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Volkswagen Beetle

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,596 cc

LL04 DCYMOT history

LL04 DCY is a blue petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 24 Jun 2004. Its MOT expired on 21 Jun 2025 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 97,896 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jun 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Jun 2025
Mileage
97,896 mi
At MOT on 12 Jun 2024
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,564 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL04 DCY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
24 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
12 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL04 DCY was last recorded at 97,896 miles on 12 Jun 2024, 1,461 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,435 miles · 22 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
1,461 miles
Average per year
4,564 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 97,896 miles
  • 2023 – 96,435 miles
  • 2022 – 94,771 miles
  • 2021 – 84,999 miles
  • 2020 – 79,956 miles
  • 2019 – 67,554 miles
  • 2018 – 54,065 miles
  • 2016 – 45,514 miles
  • 2014 – 37,908 miles
  • 2013 – 35,502 miles
  • 2012 – 30,235 miles
  • 2011 – 27,915 miles
  • 2010 – 25,643 miles
  • 2009 – 23,571 miles
  • 2008 – 21,610 miles
  • 2007 – 20,429 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,896 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Number Plate Damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And Perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass97,896 miles (+1,461)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    97,896 miles
    Test number
    142941871546
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass96,435 miles (+2)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    96,435 miles
    Test number
    441474808662
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Number Plate Damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And Perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail96,433 miles (+1,662)4 dangerous9 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,433 miles
    Test number
    580939650920
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure And Below Legal Limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Number Plate Damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And Perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass94,771 miles (+9,772)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    94,771 miles
    Test number
    594320552180
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

  5. Pass84,999 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    84,999 miles
    Test number
    897406311676

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail84,990 miles (+5,034)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,990 miles
    Test number
    576257110028
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  7. Pass79,956 miles (+12,402)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    79,956 miles
    Test number
    289774852037
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  8. Pass67,554 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    67,554 miles
    Test number
    818058972107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail67,554 miles (+13,489)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,554 miles
    Test number
    776210481246
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass54,065 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    54,065 miles
    Test number
    591237345924

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail54,048 miles (+8,534)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,048 miles
    Test number
    136462393652
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  12. Pass45,514 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    45,514 miles
    Test number
    931133656928

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail45,514 miles (+4,870)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,514 miles
    Test number
    640286547381
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  14. Pass40,644 miles (+2,736)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    40,644 miles
    Test number
    814012314961
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass37,908 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    37,908 miles
    Test number
    519540844378
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteUnable to clearly inspect all brake hub components

  16. Fail37,908 miles (+2,406)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,908 miles
    Test number
    729370844309
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteUnable to clearly inspect all brake hub components

  17. Pass35,502 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    35,502 miles
    Test number
    256537443300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail35,502 miles (+2,565)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,502 miles
    Test number
    488236543355
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  19. Pass32,937 miles (+2,702)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    32,937 miles
    Test number
    966000913051
    • NoteO/s/r tyre has cracks in sidewall

  20. Pass30,235 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    30,235 miles
    Test number
    758031212072
    • NoteO/s/r tyre sidewall cracked

  21. Fail30,235 miles (+2,320)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,235 miles
    Test number
    569410412051
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre sidewall cracked

  22. Pass27,915 miles (+2,272)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    27,915 miles
    Test number
    979430511067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass25,643 miles (+2,072)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    25,643 miles
    Test number
    551497100071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass23,571 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    23,571 miles
    Test number
    242747009050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail23,571 miles (+1,961)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,571 miles
    Test number
    991497409071
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

  26. Pass21,610 miles (+1,181)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    21,610 miles
    Test number
    252855028085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass20,429 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    20,429 miles
    Test number
    981953877126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL04 DCY

Does LL04 DCY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL04 DCY expired on 21 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL04 DCY?
The MOT on LL04 DCY expired on 21 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL04 DCY done?
LL04 DCY was recorded at 97,896 miles at its MOT on 12 Jun 2024, an average of 4,564 miles a year.
Has LL04 DCY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL04 DCY has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on LL04 DCY 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 LL04 DCY find?
LL04 DCY passed its latest MOT on 12 Jun 2024 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front inner brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 3 more.

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