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Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,595 cc

LK54 RDYMOT history

LK54 RDY is a black petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 16 Oct 2004. Its MOT is valid until 31 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 110,543 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Aug 2027
Mileage
110,543 mi
At MOT on 1 Sept 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,125 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LK54 RDY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
16 Oct 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LK54 RDY was last recorded at 110,543 miles on 1 Sept 2026, 3,249 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Jul 2025: 107,294 miles, lower than 109,410 miles on 16 Jan 2024.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
107,294 miles · 31 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
3,249 miles
Average per year
5,125 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 110,543 miles
  • 2025 – 107,294 miles
  • 2024 – 109,410 miles
  • 2022 – 102,634 miles
  • 2021 – 97,518 miles
  • 2019 – 86,221 miles
  • 2018 – 77,330 miles
  • 2017 – 67,108 miles
  • 2016 – 54,957 miles
  • 2015 – 45,539 miles
  • 2014 – 43,453 miles
  • 2013 – 39,132 miles
  • 2012 – 32,969 miles
  • 2011 – 26,687 miles
  • 2010 – 22,148 miles
  • 2009 – 18,704 miles
  • 2008 – 16,311 miles
  • 2007 – 13,661 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,543 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

24 tests since 6 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,543 miles (+3,249)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    110,543 miles
    Test number
    913850417950
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass107,294 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    107,294 miles
    Test number
    180576426641

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail107,294 miles (-2,116)2 dangerous3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,294 miles
    Test number
    115989169517
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to rear joint leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass109,410 miles (+6,776)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    109,410 miles
    Test number
    358145522649

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass102,634 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2023
    Odometer
    102,634 miles
    Test number
    286475161448
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail102,634 miles (+5,116)2 repaired2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,634 miles
    Test number
    532332727185
    • Repaired at testFront Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass97,518 miles (+11,297)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    97,518 miles
    Test number
    151032095437
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass86,221 miles (+8,891)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    86,221 miles
    Test number
    145061788338
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass77,330 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2019
    Odometer
    77,330 miles
    Test number
    676435604250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail77,330 miles (+10,222)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,330 miles
    Test number
    916685070040
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  11. Pass67,108 miles (+12,151)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2018
    Odometer
    67,108 miles
    Test number
    171315873303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass54,957 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2017
    Odometer
    54,957 miles
    Test number
    627263328779
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear axle bush slightly perished

  13. Fail54,957 miles (+9,418)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,957 miles
    Test number
    710327043131
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear axle bush slightly perished

  14. Pass45,539 miles (+2,086)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    45,539 miles
    Test number
    455340845169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail43,453 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,453 miles
    Test number
    446162734157
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  16. Pass43,453 miles (+4,321)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2015
    Odometer
    43,453 miles
    Test number
    958052234181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass39,132 miles (+6,163)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2014
    Odometer
    39,132 miles
    Test number
    708829643144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass32,969 miles (+6,282)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    32,969 miles
    Test number
    989929092197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass26,687 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    26,687 miles
    Test number
    886661701243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail26,677 miles (+4,529)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,677 miles
    Test number
    495060701202
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  21. Pass22,148 miles (+3,444)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    22,148 miles
    Test number
    540131980124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass18,704 miles (+2,393)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    18,704 miles
    Test number
    704835359134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass16,311 miles (+2,650)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    16,311 miles
    Test number
    591475058178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass13,661 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    13,661 miles
    Test number
    640259677248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LK54 RDY

Does LK54 RDY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LK54 RDY is valid until 31 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LK54 RDY?
The MOT on LK54 RDY is valid until 31 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LK54 RDY done?
LK54 RDY was recorded at 110,543 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2026, an average of 5,125 miles a year.
Has LK54 RDY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LK54 RDY has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LK54 RDY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Jul 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LK54 RDY find?
LK54 RDY passed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms.

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