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Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,984 cc

LM54 TFFMOT history

LM54 TFF is a silver petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 14 Jan 2005. Its MOT expired on 6 Oct 2025 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 98,394 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Oct 2025
Mileage
98,394 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2024
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,262 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 TFF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
14 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 TFF was last recorded at 98,394 miles on 7 Oct 2024, 16 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,378 miles · 26 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
16 miles
Average per year
4,262 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 98,394 miles
  • 2023 – 94,898 miles
  • 2022 – 92,677 miles
  • 2021 – 91,922 miles
  • 2020 – 88,882 miles
  • 2019 – 82,890 miles
  • 2018 – 81,455 miles
  • 2017 – 78,110 miles
  • 2016 – 74,132 miles
  • 2015 – 70,481 miles
  • 2014 – 67,290 miles
  • 2013 – 59,658 miles
  • 2012 – 55,238 miles
  • 2011 – 49,196 miles
  • 2010 – 43,004 miles
  • 2009 – 35,632 miles
  • 2008 – 28,827 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,394 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryExhaust corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside front track rod end rubber splittingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryPlay in front top shock mountsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour

    Major2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour

    Major2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 11 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,394 miles (+16)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    98,394 miles
    Test number
    113491092455
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside front track rod end rubber splitting
    • AdvisoryPlay in front top shock mounts

  2. Fail98,378 miles (+26)5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,378 miles
    Test number
    289999327428
    • MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside front track rod end rubber splitting
    • AdvisoryPlay in front top shock mounts

  3. Fail98,352 miles (+303)7 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,352 miles
    Test number
    181826968935
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn - Axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer 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 Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn - Axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output - Both fronts (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail98,049 miles (+3,151)10 major4 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,049 miles
    Test number
    843508565970
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal spongy

  5. Pass94,898 miles (+2,221)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    94,898 miles
    Test number
    595287487209
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass92,677 miles (+144)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    92,677 miles
    Test number
    705684568562
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear floor pan corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear inner sills corroded
    • AdvisoryHandbrake close to imbalance

  7. Fail92,533 miles (+611)5 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,533 miles
    Test number
    232099625435
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • 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))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  8. Pass91,922 miles (+8)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    91,922 miles
    Test number
    281270820563
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floorpan (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail91,914 miles (+3,032)2 dangerous7 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,914 miles
    Test number
    781372449690
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Front Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorCentral Front Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floorpan (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass88,882 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    88,882 miles
    Test number
    294507748521
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail88,882 miles (+5,992)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,882 miles
    Test number
    390022624183
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass82,890 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    82,890 miles
    Test number
    317528336314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail82,890 miles (+1,435)2 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,890 miles
    Test number
    638838084622
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  14. Pass81,455 miles (+3,345)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2019
    Odometer
    81,455 miles
    Test number
    999712151411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass78,110 miles (+3,978)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2018
    Odometer
    78,110 miles
    Test number
    729478454536

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass74,132 miles (+3,651)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    74,132 miles
    Test number
    193745075207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass70,481 miles (+3,191)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    70,481 miles
    Test number
    106929195440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass67,290 miles (+7,632)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2015
    Odometer
    67,290 miles
    Test number
    216132634103
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

  19. Pass59,658 miles (+4,420)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    59,658 miles
    Test number
    916398263171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass55,238 miles (+6,042)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    55,238 miles
    Test number
    599928752143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass49,196 miles (+6,192)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    49,196 miles
    Test number
    769539261167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass43,004 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    43,004 miles
    Test number
    261157760478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail43,004 miles (+7,372)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,004 miles
    Test number
    181856660148
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass35,632 miles (+6,805)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    35,632 miles
    Test number
    753300429182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass28,827 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    28,827 miles
    Test number
    633023868160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM54 TFF

Does LM54 TFF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM54 TFF expired on 6 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM54 TFF?
The MOT on LM54 TFF expired on 6 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM54 TFF done?
LM54 TFF was recorded at 98,394 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2024, an average of 4,262 miles a year.
Has LM54 TFF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 TFF has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LM54 TFF 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 TFF find?
LM54 TFF passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2024 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; exhaust corroded; offside front track rod end rubber splitting, and 1 more.

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