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Green · Petrol · 2004 · 1,596 cc

LL04 XMHMOT history

LL04 XMH is a green petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 30 Jul 2004. Its MOT is valid until 14 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 162,355 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Nov 2026
Mileage
162,355 mi
At MOT on 4 Nov 2025
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,506 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL04 XMH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL04 XMH was last recorded at 162,355 miles on 4 Nov 2025, 3,567 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,788 miles · 17 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
3,567 miles
Average per year
6,506 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 162,355 miles
  • 2024 – 158,788 miles
  • 2023 – 156,398 miles
  • 2022 – 152,353 miles
  • 2021 – 147,923 miles
  • 2020 – 143,559 miles
  • 2019 – 140,011 miles
  • 2018 – 134,588 miles
  • 2017 – 129,563 miles
  • 2016 – 127,620 miles
  • 2015 – 121,695 miles
  • 2014 – 116,528 miles
  • 2013 – 109,428 miles
  • 2012 – 97,668 miles
  • 2011 – 86,463 miles
  • 2010 – 77,616 miles
  • 2009 – 69,104 miles
  • 2008 – 57,667 miles
  • 2007 – 43,479 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,355 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes, both sides

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

Full MOT history

29 tests since 28 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,355 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    162,355 miles
    Test number
    780057206902
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail162,355 miles (+3,567)1 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,355 miles
    Test number
    568625469197
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass158,788 miles (+2,390)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    158,788 miles
    Test number
    528676868101
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass156,398 miles (+4,045)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    156,398 miles
    Test number
    825377809115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass152,353 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    152,353 miles
    Test number
    396222155874
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail152,351 miles (+4,428)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,351 miles
    Test number
    236740045849
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass147,923 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    147,923 miles
    Test number
    578098620069
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail147,922 miles (+4,363)1 dangerous2 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,922 miles
    Test number
    665722594633
    • DangerousFront Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass143,559 miles (+3,548)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    143,559 miles
    Test number
    517893056679
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres on 3mm tread depth

  10. Pass140,011 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    140,011 miles
    Test number
    300071865776
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail140,010 miles (+5,422)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,010 miles
    Test number
    933437141090
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass134,588 miles (+5,025)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    134,588 miles
    Test number
    249676575795
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre on 3mm tread depth
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine undertray slightly insecure

  13. Pass129,563 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    129,563 miles
    Test number
    637315133563
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Fail129,563 miles (+1,943)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,563 miles
    Test number
    600654349151
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass127,620 miles (+5,925)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    127,620 miles
    Test number
    299148652767
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Pass121,695 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    121,695 miles
    Test number
    905578182533
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  17. Fail121,693 miles (+26)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,693 miles
    Test number
    509553751459
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  18. Fail121,667 miles (+5,139)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,667 miles
    Test number
    186150932586
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  19. Pass116,528 miles (+7,100)11 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    116,528 miles
    Test number
    619761114336
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • 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 Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on front pad wires not connected
    • NoteNearside rear and offside rear tyres have un even tread wear on inner edges

  20. Pass109,428 miles (+73)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    109,428 miles
    Test number
    489231313497
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Fail109,355 miles (+11,687)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,355 miles
    Test number
    119170513367
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  22. Pass97,668 miles (+11,205)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    97,668 miles
    Test number
    587574512307
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteCentre exhaust bracket insecure

  23. Pass86,463 miles (+8,847)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    86,463 miles
    Test number
    508923611328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass77,616 miles (+8,512)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    77,616 miles
    Test number
    564840710340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail69,104 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,104 miles
    Test number
    623234209328
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  26. Pass69,104 miles (+46)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    69,104 miles
    Test number
    652254809308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail69,058 miles (+11,391)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,058 miles
    Test number
    372543589455
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  28. Pass57,667 miles (+14,188)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    57,667 miles
    Test number
    372232418202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass43,479 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    43,479 miles
    Test number
    232749207297
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteFuel level low

Questions about LL04 XMH

Does LL04 XMH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL04 XMH is valid until 14 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LL04 XMH?
The MOT on LL04 XMH is valid until 14 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL04 XMH done?
LL04 XMH was recorded at 162,355 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2025, an average of 6,506 miles a year.
Has LL04 XMH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL04 XMH has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LL04 XMH 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 XMH find?
LL04 XMH passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2025 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside front road wheel slightly distorted, and 1 more.

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