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Volkswagen Beetle

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,596 cc

LL04 DFCMOT history

LL04 DFC is a blue petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 18 Jun 2004. Its MOT expired on 4 Jan 2023 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 129,588 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Jan 2023
Mileage
129,588 mi
At MOT on 5 Jan 2022
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,432 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL04 DFC
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
18 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
5 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL04 DFC was last recorded at 129,588 miles on 5 Jan 2022, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,587 miles · 29 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
7,432 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 129,588 miles
  • 2021 – 129,587 miles
  • 2020 – 126,807 miles
  • 2019 – 121,425 miles
  • 2018 – 114,960 miles
  • 2017 – 108,411 miles
  • 2016 – 99,658 miles
  • 2015 – 90,974 miles
  • 2014 – 87,076 miles
  • 2013 – 77,599 miles
  • 2012 – 72,888 miles
  • 2011 – 64,563 miles
  • 2010 – 51,254 miles
  • 2009 – 39,809 miles
  • 2008 – 31,127 miles
  • 2007 – 21,039 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,588 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Coil spring corroded all springs

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

24 tests since 29 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,588 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    129,588 miles
    Test number
    884099318682
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail129,587 miles (+2)6 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,587 miles
    Test number
    542114218714
    • 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 at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail129,585 miles (+2,778)7 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,585 miles
    Test number
    559564458810
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lift (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass126,807 miles (+2)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    126,807 miles
    Test number
    657632902404
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cener and rear box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 measured (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 measured (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Fail126,805 miles (+5,380)7 major3 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,805 miles
    Test number
    835554464299
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cener and rear box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 measured (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 measured (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass121,425 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    121,425 miles
    Test number
    865245865647
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail121,425 miles (+6,465)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,425 miles
    Test number
    105109502465
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass114,960 miles (+6,549)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    114,960 miles
    Test number
    604445929621

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass108,411 miles (+37)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    108,411 miles
    Test number
    486679769880
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror missing

  10. Fail108,374 miles (+8,716)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,374 miles
    Test number
    128407875947
    • FailureFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror missing

  11. Pass99,658 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    99,658 miles
    Test number
    889185165067
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryEngine light on
    • AdvisoryN.s.r tyre stepping inner edge
    • AdvisoryO.s.f tyre low tread

  12. Fail99,652 miles (+8,678)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,652 miles
    Test number
    414015275256
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working sidelight dim (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryEngine light on
    • AdvisoryN.s.r tyre stepping inner edge
    • AdvisoryO.s.f tyre low tread

  13. Pass90,974 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    90,974 miles
    Test number
    516709115201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail90,974 miles (+3,898)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,974 miles
    Test number
    745469315275
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  15. Pass87,076 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    87,076 miles
    Test number
    595517314288
    • NoteChild seat base fitted unable to fully check seat belt

  16. Fail87,076 miles (+9,477)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,076 miles
    Test number
    158527414265
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • NoteChild seat base fitted unable to fully check seat belt

  17. Pass77,599 miles (+4,711)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    77,599 miles
    Test number
    777874843054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass72,888 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    72,888 miles
    Test number
    247602202168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail72,888 miles (+8,325)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,888 miles
    Test number
    226801802153
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NotePad sensor displayed and n/s/f wireing insecure

  20. Pass64,563 miles (+13,309)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2012
    Odometer
    64,563 miles
    Test number
    478895341106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass51,254 miles (+11,445)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2011
    Odometer
    51,254 miles
    Test number
    233350710486
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  22. Pass39,809 miles (+8,682)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2010
    Odometer
    39,809 miles
    Test number
    434076539137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass31,127 miles (+10,088)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    31,127 miles
    Test number
    534757578142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass21,039 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    21,039 miles
    Test number
    231199147443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL04 DFC

Does LL04 DFC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL04 DFC expired on 4 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL04 DFC?
The MOT on LL04 DFC expired on 4 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL04 DFC done?
LL04 DFC was recorded at 129,588 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2022, an average of 7,432 miles a year.
Has LL04 DFC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL04 DFC has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on LL04 DFC 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 DFC find?
LL04 DFC passed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2022 with 3 advisories: central exhaust mounting defective; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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