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Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,984 cc

LK04 ZDRMOT history

LK04 ZDR is a black petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 18 Jun 2004. Its MOT expired on 16 Feb 2025 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 117,807 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Feb 2025
Mileage
117,807 mi
At MOT on 16 Feb 2024
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,484 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LK04 ZDR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
18 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
16 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LK04 ZDR was last recorded at 117,807 miles on 16 Feb 2024, 1,847 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,960 miles · 17 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
1,847 miles
Average per year
4,484 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 117,807 miles
  • 2023 – 115,960 miles
  • 2021 – 114,445 miles
  • 2020 – 112,720 miles
  • 2019 – 110,183 miles
  • 2018 – 108,425 miles
  • 2017 – 105,780 miles
  • 2016 – 102,796 miles
  • 2015 – 99,271 miles
  • 2014 – 95,152 miles
  • 2013 – 89,805 miles
  • 2012 – 86,951 miles
  • 2011 – 84,450 miles
  • 2010 – 74,289 miles
  • 2009 – 64,400 miles
  • 2008 – 54,359 miles
  • 2007 – 43,191 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,807 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 27 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,807 miles (+1,847)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    117,807 miles
    Test number
    878812617730
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass115,960 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    115,960 miles
    Test number
    430046363331
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Fail115,960 miles (+1,515)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,960 miles
    Test number
    467235347924
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass114,445 miles (+1,725)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    114,445 miles
    Test number
    782957360139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass112,720 miles (+2,537)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    112,720 miles
    Test number
    813834840922
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass110,183 miles (+1,758)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    110,183 miles
    Test number
    479197006410
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass108,425 miles (+2,645)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2019
    Odometer
    108,425 miles
    Test number
    532995617832
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  8. Pass105,780 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2018
    Odometer
    105,780 miles
    Test number
    133735807096
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  9. Fail105,780 miles (+2,984)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,780 miles
    Test number
    228641380646
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  10. Pass102,796 miles (+3,525)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2017
    Odometer
    102,796 miles
    Test number
    361096204733
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  11. Pass99,271 miles (+4,119)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    99,271 miles
    Test number
    259627045466
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass95,152 miles (+5,347)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2015
    Odometer
    95,152 miles
    Test number
    266669244191
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to perish in tread area
  13. Fail89,805 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,805 miles
    Test number
    609459713192
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  14. Pass89,805 miles (+2,854)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2014
    Odometer
    89,805 miles
    Test number
    906339413170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass86,951 miles (+2,501)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2013
    Odometer
    86,951 miles
    Test number
    885648412107
    • NoteAir bag light on
  16. Pass84,450 miles (+10,161)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2012
    Odometer
    84,450 miles
    Test number
    878264021134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass74,289 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    74,289 miles
    Test number
    801589910166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail74,289 miles (+9,889)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,289 miles
    Test number
    881258110147
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
  19. Pass64,400 miles (+10,041)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    64,400 miles
    Test number
    283760129437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass54,359 miles (+702)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    54,359 miles
    Test number
    684398948180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass53,657 miles (+10,466)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    53,657 miles
    Test number
    962320828165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass43,191 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    43,191 miles
    Test number
    150218977189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LK04 ZDR

Does LK04 ZDR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LK04 ZDR expired on 16 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LK04 ZDR?
The MOT on LK04 ZDR expired on 16 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LK04 ZDR done?
LK04 ZDR was recorded at 117,807 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2024, an average of 4,484 miles a year.
Has LK04 ZDR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LK04 ZDR has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on LK04 ZDR ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LK04 ZDR find?
LK04 ZDR passed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2024 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both, and 1 more.

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