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Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,984 cc

LR54 XDNMOT history

LR54 XDN is a blue petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 8 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 24 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 87,926 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Sept 2027
Mileage
87,926 mi
At MOT on 25 Sept 2026
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
3,833 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR54 XDN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
8 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR54 XDN was last recorded at 87,926 miles on 25 Sept 2026, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,914 miles · 23 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
12 miles
Average per year
3,833 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,926 miles
  • 2025 – 85,330 miles
  • 2024 – 82,185 miles
  • 2023 – 79,799 miles
  • 2022 – 77,850 miles
  • 2021 – 74,644 miles
  • 2020 – 71,884 miles
  • 2019 – 67,883 miles
  • 2018 – 63,281 miles
  • 2017 – 58,746 miles
  • 2016 – 54,116 miles
  • 2015 – 48,536 miles
  • 2014 – 43,924 miles
  • 2013 – 38,186 miles
  • 2012 – 36,372 miles
  • 2011 – 34,657 miles
  • 2010 – 32,154 miles
  • 2009 – 28,202 miles
  • 2008 – 20,495 miles
  • 2007 – 15,699 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,926 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.

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2022

Full MOT history

32 tests since 21 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,926 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    87,926 miles
    Test number
    239461253474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail87,914 miles (+2,584)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,914 miles
    Test number
    973518266047
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • 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))

  3. Pass85,330 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    85,330 miles
    Test number
    408183736587

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail85,330 miles (+3,145)1 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,330 miles
    Test number
    242715352900
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  5. Pass82,185 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    82,185 miles
    Test number
    231200181648

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail82,185 miles (+2,386)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,185 miles
    Test number
    178790560753
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass79,799 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    79,799 miles
    Test number
    616629331977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail79,799 miles (+1,949)1 dangerous1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,799 miles
    Test number
    740836399184
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass77,850 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    77,850 miles
    Test number
    803640226634
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Fail77,850 miles (+3,206)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,850 miles
    Test number
    153206278581
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass74,644 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    74,644 miles
    Test number
    956649282768
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake binding slightly
    • AdvisorySlight play in both front top suspension mountings

  12. Fail74,644 miles (+2,760)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,644 miles
    Test number
    693581403489
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake binding slightly
    • AdvisorySlight play in both front top suspension mountings

  13. Pass71,884 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    71,884 miles
    Test number
    858324440622

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail71,884 miles (+4,001)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,884 miles
    Test number
    179591814476
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorHeadlamp light intensity severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (a))

  15. Pass67,883 miles (+4,602)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    67,883 miles
    Test number
    883835148321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass63,281 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    63,281 miles
    Test number
    553431482494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail63,281 miles (+4,535)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,281 miles
    Test number
    856639026964
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

  18. Pass58,746 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    58,746 miles
    Test number
    599464693117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail58,746 miles (+4,630)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,746 miles
    Test number
    348888462331
    • Repaired at testRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass54,116 miles (+5,580)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    54,116 miles
    Test number
    539879605097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass48,536 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    48,536 miles
    Test number
    399763183283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail48,536 miles (+4,612)2 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,536 miles
    Test number
    870161609710
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  23. Pass43,924 miles (+5,738)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    43,924 miles
    Test number
    347616144460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass38,186 miles (+1,814)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    38,186 miles
    Test number
    745167643225
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass36,372 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    36,372 miles
    Test number
    785286322357
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Fail36,366 miles (+1,709)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,366 miles
    Test number
    499516322476
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass34,657 miles (+2,503)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    34,657 miles
    Test number
    485475721324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass32,154 miles (+3,952)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    32,154 miles
    Test number
    424689410392
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  29. Pass28,202 miles (+7,707)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    28,202 miles
    Test number
    911340329323
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  30. Pass20,495 miles (+4,796)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    20,495 miles
    Test number
    433505828437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail15,699 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,699 miles
    Test number
    141685627323
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  32. Pass15,699 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    15,699 miles
    Test number
    464495527493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR54 XDN

Does LR54 XDN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR54 XDN is valid until 24 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR54 XDN?
The MOT on LR54 XDN is valid until 24 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR54 XDN done?
LR54 XDN was recorded at 87,926 miles at its MOT on 25 Sept 2026, an average of 3,833 miles a year.
Has LR54 XDN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR54 XDN has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LR54 XDN 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 LR54 XDN find?
LR54 XDN passed its latest MOT on 25 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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