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Volkswagen Beetle

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 2,324 cc

LT04 LVCMOT history

LT04 LVC is a blue petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 1 Mar 2004. Its MOT expired on 22 Dec 2023 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 103,765 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Dec 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Dec 2023
Mileage
103,765 mi
At MOT on 23 Dec 2022
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,171 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT04 LVC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,324 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
1 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
23 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LT04 LVC was last recorded at 103,765 miles on 23 Dec 2022, 145 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,620 miles · 8 Oct 2020
Between the last two tests
145 miles
Average per year
5,171 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 103,765 miles
  • 2020 – 103,620 miles
  • 2018 – 99,885 miles
  • 2017 – 94,685 miles
  • 2016 – 89,843 miles
  • 2015 – 82,578 miles
  • 2014 – 75,819 miles
  • 2013 – 69,296 miles
  • 2012 – 59,949 miles
  • 2011 – 51,472 miles
  • 2010 – 46,867 miles
  • 2009 – 42,777 miles
  • 2008 – 32,297 miles
  • 2007 – 22,002 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,765 miles
  • Advisory1/ underbody has corrosion in several areas
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (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.

  • Both front coil springs corroding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front brake disks corroding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • General corrosion to front and rear underside of vehicle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside front to rear brake pipe corroding at rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside front brake pipe corroding at end

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Oil leak on engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

20 tests since 2 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,765 miles (+145)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    103,765 miles
    Test number
    653714032108
    • Advisory1/ underbody has corrosion in several areas
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass103,620 miles (+11)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    103,620 miles
    Test number
    391105134665
    • AdvisoryBoth front coil springs corroding
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake flexible pipes have clamp marks on them
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres inner edge wearing unevenly and tread depth low
    • AdvisoryBrake servo vac pipe has been repaired
    • AdvisoryFront brake disks corroding
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to front and rear underside of vehicle
    • AdvisoryNearside front to rear brake pipe corroding at rear
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake pipe corroding at end
    • AdvisoryOffside front outer sill crushed
    • AdvisoryOil leak on engine
    • AdvisoryPassenger side front track rod end boot has a temp repair on it
    • AdvisoryPassenger side front tyre splitting on outer side wall 225/45/17
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroding

  3. Fail103,609 miles (+3)1 dangerous4 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,609 miles
    Test number
    954132207908
    • DangerousNearside Valve stem seriously damaged both front and rear (5.2.3 (j))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryBoth front springs corroding
    • AdvisoryBoth front track rod end boots perishing significantly
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres splitting significantly on tread area
    • AdvisoryFront brake disks corroding
    • AdvisoryFront to rear brake pipe corroded at end
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion at rear
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake pipe corroded at start
    • AdvisoryNsf, osf and nsr tyres inner edge wearing
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake pipe corroding at end
    • AdvisoryOffside front indicator colour poor.
    • AdvisoryReverse light inop
    • AdvisoryServo pipe glued together

  4. Fail103,606 miles (+3,721)1 dangerous5 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,606 miles
    Test number
    424789676728
    • DangerousNearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • MajorBraking system leaking from pipe between servo and manifold (1.1.3 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryAir mass meter screws missing
    • AdvisoryAll tyres wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryBoth front coil springs corroding
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres splitting on tread area and outer side wall radius but not sufficient to reach inner structure
    • AdvisoryDrivers side front indicator colour deteriorating
    • AdvisoryDrivers side front inner rack end slight play
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake disks corroding
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to front and rear underside of vehicle
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre valve perishing
    • AdvisoryOil leak at engine
    • AdvisoryPassenger side front, drivers side front and passenger side rear brake pipe corroding
    • AdvisoryVehicle over heated at emissions test so not performed.

  5. Pass99,885 miles (+5,200)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    99,885 miles
    Test number
    948707286133
    • AdvisoryAll four tyre valves perishing
    • AdvisoryLeak on ac system at condenser lower connector
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front and rear springs corroding
    • AdvisoryNearside front to rear brake pipe corroding at rear
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake pipe corroding
    • AdvisoryOffside front lower suspension arm rear bush peeling but no excess play
    • AdvisoryOffside front rack end slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake slight bind
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre inner edge wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak on engine

  6. Pass94,685 miles12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    94,685 miles
    Test number
    772338375616
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perishing slightly (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre valve perishing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre valve perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perishing slightly (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre valve perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  7. Fail94,685 miles (+4,842)2 repaired12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,685 miles
    Test number
    389218617872
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perishing slightly (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre valve perishing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre valve perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perishing slightly (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre valve perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  8. Pass89,843 miles (+7,265)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    89,843 miles
    Test number
    897329065689
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  9. Pass82,578 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    82,578 miles
    Test number
    309345055147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail82,578 miles (+6,759)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,578 miles
    Test number
    519482655155
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  11. Pass75,819 miles (+6,523)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    75,819 miles
    Test number
    666371554184
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCentre exhaust bracket snaped

  12. Fail69,296 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,296 miles
    Test number
    129643963126
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass69,296 miles (+9,347)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    69,296 miles
    Test number
    298733663139
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass59,949 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    59,949 miles
    Test number
    337737662198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail59,949 miles (+8,477)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,949 miles
    Test number
    976766262159
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

  16. Pass51,472 miles (+4,605)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    51,472 miles
    Test number
    279322461453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass46,867 miles (+4,090)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2011
    Odometer
    46,867 miles
    Test number
    343153130159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass42,777 miles (+10,480)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    42,777 miles
    Test number
    143672269082
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass32,297 miles (+10,295)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    32,297 miles
    Test number
    890579258092
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront wipers slightly smeary
    • NoteN/s/r tyre perishing & slightly out of shape

  20. Pass22,002 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    22,002 miles
    Test number
    774801767063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LT04 LVC

Does LT04 LVC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LT04 LVC expired on 22 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LT04 LVC?
The MOT on LT04 LVC expired on 22 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LT04 LVC done?
LT04 LVC was recorded at 103,765 miles at its MOT on 23 Dec 2022, an average of 5,171 miles a year.
Has LT04 LVC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT04 LVC has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Apr 2020.
Has the mileage on LT04 LVC 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 LT04 LVC find?
LT04 LVC passed its latest MOT on 23 Dec 2022 with 3 advisories: 1/ underbody has corrosion in several areas; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear; front coil spring corroded both.

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