Volkswagen Beetle
Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,390 cc
LM54 SXLMOT history
LM54 SXL is a silver petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 12 Jan 2005. Its MOT expired on 6 Dec 2025 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 152,090 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Dec 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 6 Dec 2025
- Mileage
- 152,090 mi
- At MOT on 7 Dec 2024
- MOT tests
- 21
- 17 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 7,118 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM54 SXL
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Beetle
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 12 Jan 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 6 Dec 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Dec 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM54 SXL was last recorded at 152,090 miles on 7 Dec 2024, 113 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 151,977 miles · 14 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 113 miles
- Average per year
- 7,118 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 152,090 miles
- 2023 – 148,346 miles
- 2022 – 143,317 miles
- 2021 – 138,329 miles
- 2020 – 135,225 miles
- 2019 – 122,002 miles
- 2018 – 108,301 miles
- 2017 – 94,825 miles
- 2016 – 89,374 miles
- 2015 – 81,689 miles
- 2014 – 74,062 miles
- 2013 – 69,109 miles
- 2012 – 62,886 miles
- 2011 – 55,787 miles
- 2010 – 47,444 miles
- 2009 – 40,860 miles
- 2008 – 32,782 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass152,090 miles
- MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Outer 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))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
N/s rear brake disc corroded on outer face
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
Minor2 MOTs, 2019
Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view A & B Zone
Minor2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
21 tests since 4 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass152,090 miles (+113)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 152,090 miles
- Test number
- 816783526895
- MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Outer 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))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail151,977 miles (+3,631)7 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,977 miles
- Test number
- 496183681844
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front coil springs corroded
- AdvisoryBoth front lower arms perishing ball joint covers
- AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs corroded
- AdvisoryEngine running rough with temperature warning light coming on during final steps of emissions test
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc corroded
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Pass148,346 miles (+11)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 148,346 miles
- Test number
- 926724092188
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryN/s rear brake disc corroded on outer face
Fail148,335 miles (+5,018)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,335 miles
- Test number
- 448666802190
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryN/s rear brake disc corroded on outer face
Pass143,317 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 143,317 miles
- Test number
- 417240041535
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail143,317 miles (+4,988)1 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,317 miles
- Test number
- 552799661358
- MajorOffside Front 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))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Pass138,329 miles (+3,104)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 138,329 miles
- Test number
- 546552395154
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass135,225 miles (+13,223)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 135,225 miles
- Test number
- 695231379003
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass122,002 miles (+4)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 122,002 miles
- Test number
- 928407478993
- MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view A & B Zone (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Fail121,998 miles (+13,697)5 major2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,998 miles
- Test number
- 129855676849
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- 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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view A & B Zone (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Pass108,301 miles (+13,476)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2019
- Odometer
- 108,301 miles
- Test number
- 209303764390
- AdvisoryEngine cover and Undertrays fitted
Pass94,825 miles (+5,451)
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2018
- Odometer
- 94,825 miles
- Test number
- 366625473635
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,374 miles (+7,685)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 89,374 miles
- Test number
- 703300646890
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,689 miles (+7,627)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 81,689 miles
- Test number
- 106708065472
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,062 miles (+4,953)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 74,062 miles
- Test number
- 837695064095
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass69,109 miles (+6,223)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 69,109 miles
- Test number
- 276983863079
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass62,886 miles (+7,099)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 62,886 miles
- Test number
- 116466762023
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,787 miles (+8,343)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 55,787 miles
- Test number
- 898950561032
- 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass47,444 miles (+6,584)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 47,444 miles
- Test number
- 640672360053
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass40,860 miles (+8,078)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 40,860 miles
- Test number
- 124691469455
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,782 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 32,782 miles
- Test number
- 661054168029
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LM54 SXL
- Does LM54 SXL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LM54 SXL expired on 6 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LM54 SXL?
- The MOT on LM54 SXL expired on 6 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LM54 SXL done?
- LM54 SXL was recorded at 152,090 miles at its MOT on 7 Dec 2024, an average of 7,118 miles a year.
- Has LM54 SXL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM54 SXL has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Nov 2024.
- Has the mileage on LM54 SXL 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 SXL find?
- LM54 SXL passed its latest MOT on 7 Dec 2024 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: front headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.
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