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Beige · Petrol · 2007 · 1,596 cc

LS04 BUGMOT history

LS04 BUG is a beige petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 13 Mar 2007. Its MOT is valid until 6 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 96,664 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Nov 2026
Mileage
96,664 mi
At MOT on 6 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,853 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS04 BUG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
13 Mar 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS04 BUG was last recorded at 96,664 miles on 6 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,664 miles · 28 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,853 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 96,664 miles
  • 2024 – 91,854 miles
  • 2023 – 87,929 miles
  • 2022 – 86,050 miles
  • 2021 – 85,612 miles
  • 2020 – 84,881 miles
  • 2019 – 78,760 miles
  • 2018 – 72,147 miles
  • 2017 – 65,555 miles
  • 2016 – 58,799 miles
  • 2015 – 46,915 miles
  • 2014 – 40,460 miles
  • 2013 – 34,172 miles
  • 2012 – 30,995 miles
  • 2011 – 25,917 miles
  • 2010 – 20,591 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,664 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

24 tests since 4 Mar 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,664 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    96,664 miles
    Test number
    778380510979

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail96,664 miles (+4,810)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,664 miles
    Test number
    712270868827
    • MajorNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (Front & Rear) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (Front & Rear) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass91,854 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    91,854 miles
    Test number
    285920351825

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail91,854 miles (+3,925)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,854 miles
    Test number
    774786923928
    • 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))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass87,929 miles (+1,879)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    87,929 miles
    Test number
    305510672689

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass86,050 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    86,050 miles
    Test number
    408062399434
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail86,050 miles (+438)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,050 miles
    Test number
    144506577166
    • 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))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass85,612 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    85,612 miles
    Test number
    382235584031
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail85,612 miles (+731)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,612 miles
    Test number
    262343914237
    • MajorOffside 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass84,881 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    84,881 miles
    Test number
    269898156172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail84,880 miles (+6,120)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,880 miles
    Test number
    994006748184
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sil (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sil (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  12. Pass78,760 miles (+6,613)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    78,760 miles
    Test number
    699511011539

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass72,147 miles (+6,592)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    72,147 miles
    Test number
    270327972850
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  14. Pass65,555 miles (+6,756)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    65,555 miles
    Test number
    211330887643
    • AdvisoryFront discs and pads corroded
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs and pads low corroded

  15. Pass58,799 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    58,799 miles
    Test number
    592767425467
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  16. Fail58,799 miles (+11,884)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,799 miles
    Test number
    204895337162
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  17. Pass46,915 miles (+6,455)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    46,915 miles
    Test number
    908325245017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass40,460 miles (+6,288)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    40,460 miles
    Test number
    547399334034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass34,172 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    34,172 miles
    Test number
    168744053093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail34,172 miles (+3,177)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,172 miles
    Test number
    478763953082
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  21. Pass30,995 miles (+5,078)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    30,995 miles
    Test number
    687234982067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail25,917 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,917 miles
    Test number
    287529481011
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteDamage under both sills and nearside door, near mirror.

  23. Pass25,917 miles (+5,326)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    25,917 miles
    Test number
    855309781097
    • NoteDamage under both sills and nearside door, near mirror.

  24. Pass20,591 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    20,591 miles
    Test number
    441813460012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS04 BUG

Does LS04 BUG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS04 BUG is valid until 6 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS04 BUG?
The MOT on LS04 BUG is valid until 6 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS04 BUG done?
LS04 BUG was recorded at 96,664 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2025, an average of 4,853 miles a year.
Has LS04 BUG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS04 BUG has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LS04 BUG 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 LS04 BUG find?
LS04 BUG passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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