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Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,984 cc

LM54 KOEMOT history

LM54 KOE is a silver petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 23 Dec 2004. Its MOT expired on 19 Sept 2023 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 109,158 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Sept 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Sept 2023
Mileage
109,158 mi
At MOT on 20 Sept 2022
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,684 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 KOE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
23 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
20 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 KOE was last recorded at 109,158 miles on 20 Sept 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,158 miles · 6 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,684 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 109,158 miles
  • 2021 – 108,626 miles
  • 2019 – 107,659 miles
  • 2017 – 103,297 miles
  • 2016 – 96,771 miles
  • 2015 – 89,577 miles
  • 2014 – 82,246 miles
  • 2013 – 75,843 miles
  • 2012 – 70,172 miles
  • 2011 – 60,874 miles
  • 2010 – 53,655 miles
  • 2009 – 46,771 miles
  • 2008 – 40,423 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,158 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear underside corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front flexis showing cracks

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front both front outer sills corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Bonnet pull broken

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 17 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,158 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    109,158 miles
    Test number
    112116144351
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear underside corroded

  2. Fail109,158 miles (+532)6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,158 miles
    Test number
    701233899895
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorPower steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear underside corroded

  3. Pass108,626 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    108,626 miles
    Test number
    659083898969
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front flexis showing cracks (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront both front outer sills corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail108,626 miles (+967)1 dangerous8 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,626 miles
    Test number
    368306136398
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlamps incorrect pattern (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill corroded to excess (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front flexis showing cracks (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront both front outer sills corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front indicator cover missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear reverse light cover missing
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass107,659 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    107,659 miles
    Test number
    711686424984
    • AdvisoryBonnet pull broken

  6. Fail107,659 miles (+4,362)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,659 miles
    Test number
    233897230854
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorSteering linkage ball joint has excessive play n/s inner rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x2 (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBonnet pull broken

  7. Pass103,297 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    103,297 miles
    Test number
    901952795850
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryBonnet level broken

  8. Fail103,296 miles (+6,525)1 dangerous9 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,296 miles
    Test number
    427698455479
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort hand brake (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryBonnet level broken

  9. Pass96,771 miles (+143)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    96,771 miles
    Test number
    844613058803
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake pads low
    • AdvisoryUnable to open bonnet to check under bonnet items

  10. Fail96,628 miles (+7,051)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,628 miles
    Test number
    335859245534
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake pads low
    • AdvisoryUnable to open bonnet to check under bonnet items

  11. Pass89,577 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    89,577 miles
    Test number
    303038270042
    • AdvisoryCentre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear set brake pads low

  12. Fail89,575 miles (+7,329)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,575 miles
    Test number
    510072389368
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryCentre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear set brake pads low

  13. Pass82,246 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    82,246 miles
    Test number
    916886544300
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteFront number plate damaged

  14. Fail82,246 miles (+6,403)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,246 miles
    Test number
    289026944312
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteFront number plate damaged

  15. Pass75,843 miles (+65)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    75,843 miles
    Test number
    727211663333
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine management light on.
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Fail75,778 miles (+5,606)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,778 miles
    Test number
    515157453370
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine management light on.
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass70,172 miles (+4,246)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    70,172 miles
    Test number
    489282462465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass65,926 miles (+5,052)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    65,926 miles
    Test number
    378746902031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass60,874 miles (+7,219)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    60,874 miles
    Test number
    615566821028
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to deteriorate

  20. Pass53,655 miles (+6,884)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    53,655 miles
    Test number
    702945520015
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Fail46,771 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,771 miles
    Test number
    383189229049
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass46,771 miles (+6,348)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    46,771 miles
    Test number
    460149429065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass40,423 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    40,423 miles
    Test number
    161357018411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM54 KOE

Does LM54 KOE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM54 KOE expired on 19 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM54 KOE?
The MOT on LM54 KOE expired on 19 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM54 KOE done?
LM54 KOE was recorded at 109,158 miles at its MOT on 20 Sept 2022, an average of 4,684 miles a year.
Has LM54 KOE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 KOE has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on LM54 KOE 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 LM54 KOE find?
LM54 KOE passed its latest MOT on 20 Sept 2022 with 5 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear service brake binding but not excessively, and 2 more.

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