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Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow · Petrol · 2004 · 1,596 cc

LM04 BUGMOT history

LM04 BUG is a yellow petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 14 Apr 2004. Its MOT is valid until 26 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 79,364 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Feb 2027
Mileage
79,364 mi
At MOT on 18 Feb 2026
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
3,290 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM04 BUG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
14 Apr 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM04 BUG was last recorded at 79,364 miles on 18 Feb 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Apr 2008: 11,176 miles, lower than 17,446 miles on 24 Apr 2007.

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
79,364 miles · 17 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,290 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,364 miles
  • 2025 – 75,963 miles
  • 2024 – 70,108 miles
  • 2023 – 64,712 miles
  • 2022 – 60,465 miles
  • 2021 – 55,529 miles
  • 2020 – 52,878 miles
  • 2019 – 48,705 miles
  • 2018 – 44,151 miles
  • 2017 – 42,772 miles
  • 2016 – 41,512 miles
  • 2015 – 37,238 miles
  • 2014 – 31,900 miles
  • 2013 – 27,217 miles
  • 2012 – 23,327 miles
  • 2011 – 19,857 miles
  • 2010 – 18,628 miles
  • 2009 – 13,740 miles
  • 2008 – 11,176 miles
  • 2007 – 17,446 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,364 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass79,364 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    79,364 miles
    Test number
    877497202336
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  2. Fail79,364 miles (+3,401)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,364 miles
    Test number
    548998392476
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass75,963 miles (+33)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    75,963 miles
    Test number
    911889315452
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail75,930 miles (+5,822)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,930 miles
    Test number
    708771740469
    • MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested both (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass70,108 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    70,108 miles
    Test number
    758719237117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail70,108 miles (+5,396)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,108 miles
    Test number
    186573011554
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass64,712 miles (+4,247)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    64,712 miles
    Test number
    869471896323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass60,465 miles (+4,936)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    60,465 miles
    Test number
    695512000532
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass55,529 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    55,529 miles
    Test number
    361220538488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail55,529 miles (+2,651)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,529 miles
    Test number
    769340831724
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass52,878 miles (+4,173)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    52,878 miles
    Test number
    111180202536
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass48,705 miles (+4,554)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    48,705 miles
    Test number
    615573777806

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass44,151 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    44,151 miles
    Test number
    914021219023
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush wishbone bush starting to split (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc heavily lipped(pads 60% worn) (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush wishbone bush starting to split (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc heavily lipped(pads 60% worn) (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail44,151 miles (+1,379)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,151 miles
    Test number
    397421739551
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush wishbone bush starting to split (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc heavily lipped(pads 60% worn) (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush wishbone bush starting to split (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc heavily lipped(pads 60% worn) (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass42,772 miles (+1,260)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    42,772 miles
    Test number
    604274734263
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Pass41,512 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    41,512 miles
    Test number
    129005661510
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment and offside front (2.5.A.1c)

  17. Fail41,512 miles (+4,274)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,512 miles
    Test number
    419398090984
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment and offside front (2.5.A.1c)

  18. Pass37,238 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    37,238 miles
    Test number
    968738445042
    • NoteNearside and offside front lower arms rear bushes have sight play and are perishing sightly
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has a nail in it

  19. Fail37,238 miles (+5,338)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,238 miles
    Test number
    587758445074
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • NoteNearside and offside front lower arms rear bushes have sight play and are perishing sightly
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has a nail in it

  20. Pass31,900 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    31,900 miles
    Test number
    276880154052
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  21. Fail31,900 miles (+4,683)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,900 miles
    Test number
    536659844024
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteRear brake pads low

  22. Fail27,217 miles1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,217 miles
    Test number
    766710453069
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteAirbag light is on
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing low on tread
    • NoteRear brake pads wearing low

  23. Pass27,217 miles (+3,890)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    27,217 miles
    Test number
    966650153083
    • NoteAirbag light is on
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing low on tread
    • NoteRear brake pads wearing low

  24. Fail23,327 miles1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,327 miles
    Test number
    219371902101
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perishing
    • NoteRear brake pads wearing low
    • NoteRear number plate fading

  25. Pass23,327 miles (+3,470)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    23,327 miles
    Test number
    489261402114
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perishing
    • NoteRear brake pads wearing low
    • NoteRear number plate fading

  26. Pass19,857 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2012
    Odometer
    19,857 miles
    Test number
    135256941138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail19,857 miles (+1,229)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,857 miles
    Test number
    455646241186
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  28. Fail18,628 miles2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,628 miles
    Test number
    103778510116
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteS.r.s light on
    • NoteUnder tray insecure

  29. Pass18,628 miles (+4,888)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    18,628 miles
    Test number
    910968210167
    • NoteS.r.s light on
    • NoteUnder tray insecure

  30. Pass13,740 miles (+2,564)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    13,740 miles
    Test number
    231630799071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass11,176 miles (-6,270)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    11,176 miles
    Test number
    600225218167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass17,446 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    17,446 miles
    Test number
    252864017122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM04 BUG

Does LM04 BUG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM04 BUG is valid until 26 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM04 BUG?
The MOT on LM04 BUG is valid until 26 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM04 BUG done?
LM04 BUG was recorded at 79,364 miles at its MOT on 18 Feb 2026, an average of 3,290 miles a year.
Has LM04 BUG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM04 BUG has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LM04 BUG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Apr 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LM04 BUG find?
LM04 BUG passed its latest MOT on 18 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output.

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