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Beige · Petrol · 2004 · 1,984 cc

LO04 ETKMOT history

LO04 ETK is a beige petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 30 Jul 2004. Its MOT is valid until 6 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 162,705 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Mar 2027
Mileage
162,705 mi
At MOT on 18 Feb 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,141 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LO04 ETK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LO04 ETK was last recorded at 162,705 miles on 18 Feb 2026, 137 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,568 miles · 10 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
137 miles
Average per year
7,141 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 162,705 miles
  • 2025 – 153,579 miles
  • 2024 – 146,018 miles
  • 2023 – 142,380 miles
  • 2021 – 141,722 miles
  • 2020 – 140,579 miles
  • 2019 – 139,520 miles
  • 2018 – 133,089 miles
  • 2017 – 124,255 miles
  • 2016 – 113,901 miles
  • 2015 – 103,769 miles
  • 2014 – 94,006 miles
  • 2013 – 82,837 miles
  • 2012 – 71,893 miles
  • 2011 – 64,996 miles
  • 2010 – 59,732 miles
  • 2009 – 49,313 miles
  • 2008 – 39,428 miles
  • 2007 – 29,912 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,705 miles

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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

29 tests since 16 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,705 miles (+137)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    162,705 miles
    Test number
    363580400993

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail162,568 miles (+8,989)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,568 miles
    Test number
    684327454717
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass153,579 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    153,579 miles
    Test number
    641650321716

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail153,578 miles (+7,560)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,578 miles
    Test number
    313609535807
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  5. Pass146,018 miles (+92)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    146,018 miles
    Test number
    185467726787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail145,926 miles (+3,546)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,926 miles
    Test number
    328471573383
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  7. Pass142,380 miles (+658)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    142,380 miles
    Test number
    592588177738
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass141,722 miles (+1,143)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    141,722 miles
    Test number
    387991361683
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust blowing slightly on front flexey

  9. Pass140,579 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    140,579 miles
    Test number
    515837972021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail140,579 miles (+1,059)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,579 miles
    Test number
    225282823826
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  11. Pass139,520 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    139,520 miles
    Test number
    954976101981
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Fail139,520 miles (+6,431)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,520 miles
    Test number
    220384021055
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass133,089 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    133,089 miles
    Test number
    468367810265
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Advise slight corrosion to front to rear metal brake pipe

  14. Fail133,089 miles (+8,834)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,089 miles
    Test number
    550752625731
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim not tested Head lamp lense faded unable to test beam patern (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Advise slight corrosion to front to rear metal brake pipe
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Avise tyre wearing low (2mm) 205/55r16 91v
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre Advise tyre has two nails in tread and slight cracking in treads

  15. Pass124,255 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    124,255 miles
    Test number
    203151383808

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail124,254 miles (+10,353)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,254 miles
    Test number
    720000933101
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

  17. Pass113,901 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    113,901 miles
    Test number
    261069630351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail113,901 miles (+10,132)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,901 miles
    Test number
    999749849152
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  19. Fail103,769 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,769 miles
    Test number
    246647595453
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  20. Pass103,769 miles (+9,763)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    103,769 miles
    Test number
    559597795164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass94,006 miles (+11,169)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    94,006 miles
    Test number
    476385704231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass82,837 miles (+10,944)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    82,837 miles
    Test number
    665051303254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail71,893 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,893 miles
    Test number
    148853102220
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  24. Pass71,893 miles (+6,897)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    71,893 miles
    Test number
    409163002214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass64,996 miles (+5,264)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    64,996 miles
    Test number
    988887001236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass59,732 miles (+10,419)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    59,732 miles
    Test number
    170177400234
    • NoteEdges of front brake discs corroded
    • NoteOffside front ,nearside front. offside rear tyres worn close to legal limit on 2mm

  27. Pass49,313 miles (+9,885)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    49,313 miles
    Test number
    760129289190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass39,428 miles (+9,516)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    39,428 miles
    Test number
    761671498160
    • 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)

  29. Pass29,912 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    29,912 miles
    Test number
    913027497114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LO04 ETK

Does LO04 ETK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LO04 ETK is valid until 6 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LO04 ETK?
The MOT on LO04 ETK is valid until 6 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LO04 ETK done?
LO04 ETK was recorded at 162,705 miles at its MOT on 18 Feb 2026, an average of 7,141 miles a year.
Has LO04 ETK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO04 ETK has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LO04 ETK 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 LO04 ETK find?
LO04 ETK passed its latest MOT on 18 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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