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Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,398 cc

LR54 XDOMOT history

LR54 XDO is a blue petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 29 Nov 2004. Its MOT is valid until 6 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 70,955 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Apr 2027
Mileage
70,955 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,978 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR54 XDO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,398 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
29 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR54 XDO was last recorded at 70,955 miles on 31 Mar 2026, 1,300 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Mar 2020: 56,104 miles, lower than 533,317 miles on 2 Apr 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
69,655 miles · 2 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,300 miles
Average per year
2,978 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 70,955 miles
  • 2025 – 69,655 miles
  • 2024 – 66,577 miles
  • 2023 – 63,476 miles
  • 2022 – 60,555 miles
  • 2021 – 58,554 miles
  • 2020 – 56,104 miles
  • 2019 – 533,317 miles
  • 2018 – 49,648 miles
  • 2017 – 47,208 miles
  • 2015 – 41,961 miles
  • 2014 – 39,129 miles
  • 2013 – 36,186 miles
  • 2012 – 32,848 miles
  • 2011 – 29,376 miles
  • 2010 – 25,882 miles
  • 2009 – 23,032 miles
  • 2008 – 19,357 miles
  • 2007 – 16,287 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,955 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 LOWER SILL DAMAGED

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing IN MIDDLE

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass70,955 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    70,955 miles
    Test number
    889207532343
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail70,955 miles (+1,300)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,955 miles
    Test number
    313240477508
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass69,655 miles (+3,078)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    69,655 miles
    Test number
    661094459765
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside LOWER SILL DAMAGED
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass66,577 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    66,577 miles
    Test number
    710664044349
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower SILL DAMAGED
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail66,577 miles (+3,101)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,577 miles
    Test number
    665876292393
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower SILL DAMAGED
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass63,476 miles (+2,921)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    63,476 miles
    Test number
    186859576278
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy IN MIDDLE (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower SILL DAMAGED
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing IN MIDDLE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass60,555 miles (+2,001)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    60,555 miles
    Test number
    191467612290
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower SILL DAMAGED
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing IN MIDDLE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass58,554 miles (+2,450)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    58,554 miles
    Test number
    557502169413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass56,104 miles (-477,213)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    56,104 miles
    Test number
    187677522021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass533,317 miles (+483,669)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    533,317 miles
    Test number
    931374530832

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass49,648 miles (+2,440)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    49,648 miles
    Test number
    117490591313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass47,208 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    47,208 miles
    Test number
    536040604316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail47,208 miles (+5,247)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,208 miles
    Test number
    876924943985
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  14. Pass41,961 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    41,961 miles
    Test number
    916705695088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail41,961 miles (+2,832)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,961 miles
    Test number
    894388265234
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  16. Pass39,129 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    39,129 miles
    Test number
    487121084221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail39,129 miles (+2,943)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,129 miles
    Test number
    638511084268
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  18. Pass36,186 miles (+3,338)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    36,186 miles
    Test number
    328783083244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass32,848 miles (+3,472)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    32,848 miles
    Test number
    689497802306
    • NoteAir bag light staying on

  20. Pass29,376 miles (+3,494)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    29,376 miles
    Test number
    616444011339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass25,882 miles (+2,850)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    25,882 miles
    Test number
    541269290220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass23,032 miles (+3,675)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    23,032 miles
    Test number
    833608739351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass19,357 miles (+3,070)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    19,357 miles
    Test number
    453285928459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass16,287 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    16,287 miles
    Test number
    311245327369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR54 XDO

Does LR54 XDO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR54 XDO is valid until 6 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR54 XDO?
The MOT on LR54 XDO is valid until 6 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR54 XDO done?
LR54 XDO was recorded at 70,955 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2026, an average of 2,978 miles a year.
Has LR54 XDO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR54 XDO has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LR54 XDO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Mar 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR54 XDO find?
LR54 XDO passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both; front upper oil leak, but not excessive.

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