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Red · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

LR54 YOJMOT history

LR54 YOJ is a red diesel Volkswagen Beetle first used on 7 Nov 2004. Its MOT expired on 14 Nov 2024 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 180,542 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Nov 2024
Mileage
180,542 mi
At MOT on 6 Nov 2024
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,372 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR54 YOJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
7 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
6 Nov 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

LR54 YOJ was last recorded at 180,542 miles on 6 Nov 2024, 24,023 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,519 miles · 15 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
24,023 miles
Average per year
8,372 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 180,542 miles
  • 2023 – 156,519 miles
  • 2022 – 133,855 miles
  • 2021 – 109,546 miles
  • 2020 – 89,974 miles
  • 2019 – 84,396 miles
  • 2018 – 79,901 miles
  • 2017 – 76,159 miles
  • 2016 – 73,166 miles
  • 2015 – 70,516 miles
  • 2014 – 67,886 miles
  • 2013 – 64,685 miles
  • 2012 – 61,611 miles
  • 2011 – 59,495 miles
  • 2010 – 55,606 miles
  • 2009 – 49,078 miles
  • 2008 – 43,176 miles
  • 2007 – 37,865 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail180,542 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer casing rusty

What MOT failures 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 Non obligatory mirror damaged

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 22 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail180,542 miles (+24,023)7 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,542 miles
    Test number
    665716070202
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer casing rusty

  2. Pass156,519 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    156,519 miles
    Test number
    788862317905

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail156,514 miles (+22,659)1 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,514 miles
    Test number
    692085734006
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement caliper arm (1.1.15 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass133,855 miles (+24,309)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    133,855 miles
    Test number
    229696967941
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear has a slow puncture

  5. Pass109,546 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    109,546 miles
    Test number
    489474385626
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  6. Fail109,545 miles (+19,571)2 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,545 miles
    Test number
    174033052937
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  7. Pass89,974 miles (+5,578)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    89,974 miles
    Test number
    828527046356
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  8. Pass84,396 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    84,396 miles
    Test number
    449210194354
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

  9. Fail84,395 miles (+7)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,395 miles
    Test number
    647232493118
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end modification unsafe rubbing on the rim on full lock (2.1.3 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end modification unsafe rubbing on the rim on full lock (2.1.3 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

  10. Fail84,388 miles (+4,487)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,388 miles
    Test number
    303750490816
    • MajorNearside 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))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass79,901 miles (+3,742)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    79,901 miles
    Test number
    545032481534
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Welded joint of Cat (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass76,159 miles (+41)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    76,159 miles
    Test number
    428756218687
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing noisy but not rough when rotated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  13. Fail76,118 miles (+2,952)1 failure1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,118 miles
    Test number
    356527783071
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively ALSO SPLIT (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing noisy but not rough when rotated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  14. Pass73,166 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    73,166 miles
    Test number
    794457632528
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  15. Fail73,166 miles (+2,650)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,166 miles
    Test number
    979314305807
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  16. Pass70,516 miles (+2,630)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    70,516 miles
    Test number
    640001748095
    • AdvisoryCentre child seats rear
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  17. Pass67,886 miles (+3,201)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    67,886 miles
    Test number
    256045134390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass64,685 miles (+3,074)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    64,685 miles
    Test number
    968247253389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass61,611 miles (+2,116)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    61,611 miles
    Test number
    337843092476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass59,495 miles (+3,889)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    59,495 miles
    Test number
    239431701398
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass55,606 miles (+6,528)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    55,606 miles
    Test number
    383315690297
    • NoteFront reg plate damaged

  22. Pass49,078 miles (+5,902)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    49,078 miles
    Test number
    222054599251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass43,176 miles (+5,311)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    43,176 miles
    Test number
    872043608389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass37,865 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    37,865 miles
    Test number
    690055497292
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

Questions about LR54 YOJ

Does LR54 YOJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR54 YOJ expired on 14 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR54 YOJ?
The MOT on LR54 YOJ expired on 14 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR54 YOJ done?
LR54 YOJ was recorded at 180,542 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2024, an average of 8,372 miles a year.
Has LR54 YOJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR54 YOJ has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LR54 YOJ 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 YOJ find?
LR54 YOJ failed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2024 with 7 major defects and 9 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint excessively worn; nearside headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect; nearside windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, and 13 more.

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