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Yellow · Petrol · 2004 · 1,596 cc

LO04 RBYMOT history

LO04 RBY is a yellow petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 16 Aug 2004. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 93,022 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jan 2027
Mileage
93,022 mi
At MOT on 30 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,018 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LO04 RBY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
16 Aug 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LO04 RBY was last recorded at 93,022 miles on 30 Jan 2026, 102 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,920 miles · 21 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
102 miles
Average per year
4,018 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,022 miles
  • 2025 – 89,458 miles
  • 2024 – 86,061 miles
  • 2022 – 82,105 miles
  • 2021 – 79,215 miles
  • 2020 – 77,223 miles
  • 2019 – 73,103 miles
  • 2018 – 70,474 miles
  • 2017 – 67,667 miles
  • 2016 – 64,092 miles
  • 2015 – 60,225 miles
  • 2014 – 57,541 miles
  • 2013 – 49,261 miles
  • 2012 – 41,941 miles
  • 2011 – 36,726 miles
  • 2010 – 32,354 miles
  • 2009 – 26,482 miles
  • 2008 – 21,420 miles
  • 2007 – 19,217 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,022 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective center (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

25 tests since 18 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,022 miles (+102)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    93,022 miles
    Test number
    944595605926
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective center (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail92,920 miles (+3,462)6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,920 miles
    Test number
    943031891239
    • MajorCentral Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective center (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass89,458 miles (+253)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    89,458 miles
    Test number
    371993666886
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Centre section mounting defective but not likely to become detached (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail89,205 miles (+3,144)6 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,205 miles
    Test number
    844462783547
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center exhaust sleeve (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure center section (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect has no image (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass86,061 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    86,061 miles
    Test number
    880198712851
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (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))

  6. Fail86,061 miles (+3,956)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,061 miles
    Test number
    715009741235
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (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))

  7. Pass82,105 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    82,105 miles
    Test number
    116335504033
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Strong advise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Strong advise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail82,105 miles (+2,890)1 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,105 miles
    Test number
    586984825175
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Strong advise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Strong advise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass79,215 miles (+1,992)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    79,215 miles
    Test number
    374081020797
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass77,223 miles (+4,120)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    77,223 miles
    Test number
    197406565052
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear pipes across rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySRS airbag light on/off

  11. Pass73,103 miles (+2,629)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    73,103 miles
    Test number
    959195574152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass70,474 miles (+2,807)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    70,474 miles
    Test number
    894368291217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass67,667 miles (+3,575)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    67,667 miles
    Test number
    529751593512
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  14. Pass64,092 miles (+3,867)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    64,092 miles
    Test number
    341450583540
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  15. Pass60,225 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    60,225 miles
    Test number
    396689665114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail60,204 miles (+2,663)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,204 miles
    Test number
    395381665101
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  17. Pass57,541 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    57,541 miles
    Test number
    279341334345
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  18. Fail57,540 miles (+8,279)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,540 miles
    Test number
    289241534303
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  19. Pass49,261 miles (+7,320)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    49,261 miles
    Test number
    925225723382
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  20. Pass41,941 miles (+5,215)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    41,941 miles
    Test number
    586134512380
    • 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)

  21. Pass36,726 miles (+4,372)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    36,726 miles
    Test number
    128297301360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass32,354 miles (+5,872)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    32,354 miles
    Test number
    923886710327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass26,482 miles (+5,062)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    26,482 miles
    Test number
    133152139312
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  24. Pass21,420 miles (+2,203)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    21,420 miles
    Test number
    622686838319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass19,217 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    19,217 miles
    Test number
    370271967242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LO04 RBY

Does LO04 RBY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LO04 RBY is valid until 29 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LO04 RBY?
The MOT on LO04 RBY is valid until 29 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LO04 RBY done?
LO04 RBY was recorded at 93,022 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2026, an average of 4,018 miles a year.
Has LO04 RBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO04 RBY has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LO04 RBY 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 RBY find?
LO04 RBY passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: exhaust mounting defective center; nearside front macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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