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Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,984 cc

LM54 SXVMOT history

LM54 SXV is a blue petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 21 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 1 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 35,170 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 May 2027
Mileage
35,170 mi
At MOT on 2 May 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,031 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 SXV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
21 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 May 2027
Latest MOT test
2 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 SXV was last recorded at 35,170 miles on 2 May 2026, 1,712 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
33,458 miles · 22 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
1,712 miles
Average per year
1,031 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 35,170 miles
  • 2024 – 33,458 miles
  • 2023 – 30,292 miles
  • 2022 – 27,770 miles
  • 2021 – 26,027 miles
  • 2019 – 26,021 miles
  • 2017 – 25,975 miles
  • 2016 – 25,941 miles
  • 2015 – 25,297 miles
  • 2014 – 23,708 miles
  • 2013 – 22,878 miles
  • 2012 – 18,981 miles
  • 2011 – 18,264 miles
  • 2010 – 17,859 miles
  • 2009 – 16,676 miles
  • 2008 – 16,287 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass35,170 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

19 tests since 8 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass35,170 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2027
    Odometer
    35,170 miles
    Test number
    692159363684

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail35,170 miles (+1,712)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,170 miles
    Test number
    205958208629
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  3. Pass33,458 miles (+3,166)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    33,458 miles
    Test number
    410401345154
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass30,292 miles (+2,522)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    30,292 miles
    Test number
    771638705927
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass27,770 miles (+1,743)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    27,770 miles
    Test number
    615165519454
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass26,027 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    26,027 miles
    Test number
    334059939184
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre

  7. Pass26,021 miles (+46)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    26,021 miles
    Test number
    234820550980
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Nail in tyre edge

  8. Pass25,975 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    25,975 miles
    Test number
    880145029715

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass25,941 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    25,941 miles
    Test number
    435935219588
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre has a cut in tread
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre tread staggered & has uneven wear - advise replacement
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  10. Fail25,941 miles (+644)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,941 miles
    Test number
    278457057944
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre has a cut in tread
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre tread staggered & has uneven wear - advise replacement
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  11. Pass25,297 miles (+1,589)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    25,297 miles
    Test number
    928712065114
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Fail23,708 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,708 miles
    Test number
    587471224039
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has a deep cut in tread but does not expose cords

  13. Pass23,708 miles (+830)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    23,708 miles
    Test number
    758211924016
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has a deep cut in tread but does not expose cords

  14. Pass22,878 miles (+3,897)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    22,878 miles
    Test number
    697087313046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass18,981 miles (+717)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    18,981 miles
    Test number
    726173712048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass18,264 miles (+405)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    18,264 miles
    Test number
    707629911039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass17,859 miles (+1,183)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    17,859 miles
    Test number
    682329810090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass16,676 miles (+389)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    16,676 miles
    Test number
    262406809058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass16,287 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    16,287 miles
    Test number
    334868408028
    • NoteAir bag warning light on.
    • NoteCut in wall of o/s/r tyre.
    • NoteSmall tears in both front wipers.

Questions about LM54 SXV

Does LM54 SXV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM54 SXV is valid until 1 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM54 SXV?
The MOT on LM54 SXV is valid until 1 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM54 SXV done?
LM54 SXV was recorded at 35,170 miles at its MOT on 2 May 2026, an average of 1,031 miles a year.
Has LM54 SXV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 SXV has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 2 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LM54 SXV 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 SXV find?
LM54 SXV passed its latest MOT on 2 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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