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Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,398 cc

LS04 WPXMOT history

LS04 WPX is a black petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 24 Jun 2004. Its MOT is valid until 18 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 132,614 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Nov 2026
Mileage
132,614 mi
At MOT on 13 Nov 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,908 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS04 WPX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,398 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
24 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS04 WPX was last recorded at 132,614 miles on 13 Nov 2025, 7,578 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,036 miles · 19 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
7,578 miles
Average per year
5,908 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 132,614 miles
  • 2024 – 125,036 miles
  • 2023 – 117,319 miles
  • 2022 – 108,817 miles
  • 2021 – 101,915 miles
  • 2020 – 96,829 miles
  • 2019 – 87,953 miles
  • 2018 – 82,448 miles
  • 2017 – 76,549 miles
  • 2016 – 72,961 miles
  • 2015 – 68,755 miles
  • 2014 – 64,798 miles
  • 2013 – 60,738 miles
  • 2012 – 56,678 miles
  • 2011 – 52,796 miles
  • 2010 – 48,574 miles
  • 2009 – 42,191 miles
  • 2008 – 32,946 miles
  • 2007 – 23,787 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,614 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perrished (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement swinging axel bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 13 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,614 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    132,614 miles
    Test number
    170811633394
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perrished (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail132,614 miles (+7,578)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,614 miles
    Test number
    216493297540
    • MajorOffside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perrished (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass125,036 miles (+7,717)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    125,036 miles
    Test number
    760841344968
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass117,319 miles (+8,502)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    117,319 miles
    Test number
    933229278467
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (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))
    • AdvisoryEml on

  5. Pass108,817 miles (+6,902)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    108,817 miles
    Test number
    417631710857
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  6. Pass101,915 miles (+5,086)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    101,915 miles
    Test number
    291683343564
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass96,829 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    96,829 miles
    Test number
    808232568635
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement swinging axel bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail96,823 miles (+8,870)1 dangerous4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,823 miles
    Test number
    895253768834
    • DangerousDriver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii))
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • 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))
    • MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement swinging axel bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass87,953 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    87,953 miles
    Test number
    908416737340
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail87,953 miles (+5,505)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,953 miles
    Test number
    803637790816
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass82,448 miles (+5,899)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2019
    Odometer
    82,448 miles
    Test number
    798345848785
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass76,549 miles (+3,588)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2018
    Odometer
    76,549 miles
    Test number
    194930632502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass72,961 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    72,961 miles
    Test number
    191612466338
    • AdvisoryOff side front indicator pale
    • AdvisoryOff side rear tyre possibly punctured

  14. Fail72,961 miles (+4,206)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,961 miles
    Test number
    783509335096
    • FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Off side front (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNear side front tyre on limit, advise replaced
    • AdvisoryOff side front indicator pale
    • AdvisoryOff side rear tyre possibly punctured

  15. Pass68,755 miles (+3,957)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    68,755 miles
    Test number
    265399665119
    • NoteFront indicators pale
    • NoteFront tyres close to limit

  16. Pass64,798 miles (+4,060)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    64,798 miles
    Test number
    538547974127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass60,738 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    60,738 miles
    Test number
    789898773161
    • NoteFront brakes low.

  18. Fail60,738 miles (+4,060)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,738 miles
    Test number
    736257573119
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront brakes low.

  19. Pass56,678 miles (+3,882)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    56,678 miles
    Test number
    406517872118
    • NoteFront brake pads and discs low.
    • NoteOffside rear tyre very close to legal limit.

  20. Pass52,796 miles (+4,222)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    52,796 miles
    Test number
    695454071126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass48,574 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    48,574 miles
    Test number
    220242670467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail48,574 miles (+6,383)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,574 miles
    Test number
    383422670120
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • NoteSlight exhaust blow rear box.

  23. Pass42,191 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    42,191 miles
    Test number
    351265079172
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteFront windscreen chipped

  24. Fail42,191 miles (+9,245)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,191 miles
    Test number
    743645779112
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteFront windscreen chipped

  25. Pass32,946 miles (+9,159)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    32,946 miles
    Test number
    411511378111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass23,787 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    23,787 miles
    Test number
    472824867134
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAir bag warning light on

Questions about LS04 WPX

Does LS04 WPX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS04 WPX is valid until 18 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS04 WPX?
The MOT on LS04 WPX is valid until 18 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 WPX done?
LS04 WPX was recorded at 132,614 miles at its MOT on 13 Nov 2025, an average of 5,908 miles a year.
Has LS04 WPX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS04 WPX has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LS04 WPX 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 WPX find?
LS04 WPX passed its latest MOT on 13 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perrished; nearside rear axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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