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Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,984 cc

LS04 HSEMOT history

LS04 HSE is a black petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 21 Apr 2004. Its MOT is valid until 28 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 71,107 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Feb 2027
Mileage
71,107 mi
At MOT on 4 Feb 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,258 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS04 HSE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
21 Apr 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS04 HSE was last recorded at 71,107 miles on 4 Feb 2026, 316 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,791 miles · 14 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
316 miles
Average per year
2,258 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 71,107 miles
  • 2025 – 70,791 miles
  • 2024 – 70,093 miles
  • 2023 – 69,312 miles
  • 2022 – 68,460 miles
  • 2021 – 67,874 miles
  • 2020 – 67,204 miles
  • 2019 – 66,392 miles
  • 2018 – 65,839 miles
  • 2017 – 64,903 miles
  • 2016 – 64,211 miles
  • 2015 – 62,916 miles
  • 2014 – 59,863 miles
  • 2013 – 56,281 miles
  • 2012 – 52,196 miles
  • 2011 – 48,094 miles
  • 2010 – 43,212 miles
  • 2009 – 37,166 miles
  • 2008 – 30,729 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,107 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.

  • Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o\s and n\s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • O\s front suspension rattles slightly poss link arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 18 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,107 miles (+316)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    71,107 miles
    Test number
    186133190499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass70,791 miles (+698)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    70,791 miles
    Test number
    305823160495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass70,093 miles (+781)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    70,093 miles
    Test number
    794272537853
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass69,312 miles (+852)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    69,312 miles
    Test number
    545945279301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass68,460 miles (+586)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    68,460 miles
    Test number
    499203902589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass67,874 miles (+670)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    67,874 miles
    Test number
    619160529320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass67,204 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    67,204 miles
    Test number
    538476321287
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o\s and n\s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO\s front suspension rattles slightly poss link arm

  8. Fail67,203 miles (+811)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,203 miles
    Test number
    403951038292
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o\s and n\s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO\s front suspension rattles slightly poss link arm

  9. Pass66,392 miles (+553)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    66,392 miles
    Test number
    729076416455
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryO\s rear outer sill corroded on end inner

  10. Pass65,839 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    65,839 miles
    Test number
    538716635453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail65,839 miles (+936)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,839 miles
    Test number
    164842011405
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass64,903 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    64,903 miles
    Test number
    891554472375
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail64,903 miles (+692)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,903 miles
    Test number
    877449967199
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass64,211 miles (+1,295)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    64,211 miles
    Test number
    642579120749

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail62,916 miles3 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,916 miles
    Test number
    385675835040
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • 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)
    • NoteO/side and n/side front tyres wearing on inside and getting low

  16. Pass62,916 miles (+3,053)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    62,916 miles
    Test number
    636535435024
    • 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)
    • NoteO/side and n/side front tyres wearing on inside and getting low

  17. Pass59,863 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    59,863 miles
    Test number
    728727374056
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing slightly on the inside edge
    • NoteCentre exhaust bracket broken - system still considered secure

  18. Fail59,863 miles (+3,582)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,863 miles
    Test number
    948907774081
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing slightly on the inside edge
    • NoteCentre exhaust bracket broken - system still considered secure

  19. Pass56,281 miles (+4,085)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    56,281 miles
    Test number
    527940583063
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteBoth sill panels distorted

  20. Pass52,196 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    52,196 miles
    Test number
    579581882094
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • NoteAir bag light stays on

  21. Fail52,196 miles (+4,102)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,196 miles
    Test number
    199631182024
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • NoteAir bag light stays on

  22. Pass48,094 miles (+4,882)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    48,094 miles
    Test number
    425357981068
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAir bag warning light stays on
    • NoteBoth front discs slightly pitted
    • NoteBoth outer sill panels slightly bent

  23. Pass43,212 miles (+6,046)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    43,212 miles
    Test number
    882938370091
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  24. Pass37,166 miles (+6,437)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    37,166 miles
    Test number
    394881479098
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAir bag warning light stays on
    • NoteOffside front wiper blade starting to split

  25. Pass30,729 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    30,729 miles
    Test number
    721918878063
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perishing slightly

Questions about LS04 HSE

Does LS04 HSE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS04 HSE is valid until 28 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS04 HSE?
The MOT on LS04 HSE is valid until 28 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS04 HSE done?
LS04 HSE was recorded at 71,107 miles at its MOT on 4 Feb 2026, an average of 2,258 miles a year.
Has LS04 HSE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS04 HSE has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jan 2020.
Has the mileage on LS04 HSE 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 HSE find?
LS04 HSE passed its latest MOT on 4 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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