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Volkswagen Beetle

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,390 cc

LT04 LWEMOT history

LT04 LWE is a blue petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 1 Mar 2004. Its MOT expired on 14 May 2026 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 88,701 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 14 May 2026
Mileage
88,701 mi
At MOT on 15 May 2025
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,526 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT04 LWE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
1 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 May 2026
Latest MOT test
15 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LT04 LWE was last recorded at 88,701 miles on 15 May 2025, 2,023 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,678 miles · 17 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
2,023 miles
Average per year
3,526 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 88,701 miles
  • 2024 – 86,678 miles
  • 2023 – 84,950 miles
  • 2022 – 82,928 miles
  • 2021 – 78,051 miles
  • 2020 – 74,659 miles
  • 2019 – 72,263 miles
  • 2018 – 66,217 miles
  • 2017 – 60,937 miles
  • 2016 – 56,575 miles
  • 2015 – 49,947 miles
  • 2014 – 47,397 miles
  • 2013 – 45,413 miles
  • 2012 – 43,218 miles
  • 2011 – 40,928 miles
  • 2010 – 39,194 miles
  • 2009 – 34,664 miles
  • 2008 – 30,628 miles
  • 2007 – 24,600 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,701 miles
  • 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))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014

Full MOT history

30 tests since 10 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,701 miles (+2,023)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2026
    Odometer
    88,701 miles
    Test number
    354275254667
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass86,678 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    86,678 miles
    Test number
    773365633759

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail86,678 miles (+1,728)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,678 miles
    Test number
    999084156481
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass84,950 miles (+2,022)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    84,950 miles
    Test number
    836469378479
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  5. Pass82,928 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    82,928 miles
    Test number
    157383312722
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail82,928 miles (+4,877)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,928 miles
    Test number
    716221201804
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass78,051 miles (+44)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    78,051 miles
    Test number
    821731000048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail78,007 miles (+3,348)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,007 miles
    Test number
    403347879739
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  9. Pass74,659 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    74,659 miles
    Test number
    987790975524
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail74,657 miles (+2,394)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,657 miles
    Test number
    850898891327
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass72,263 miles (+6,046)4 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    72,263 miles
    Test number
    394663948963
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Handbrake cable (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass66,217 miles (+5,280)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    66,217 miles
    Test number
    995239064896
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  13. Pass60,937 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    60,937 miles
    Test number
    988543125049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail60,937 miles (+54)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,937 miles
    Test number
    348100577319
    • FailureOffside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Fail60,883 miles (+4,308)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,883 miles
    Test number
    588760848745
    • FailureBrake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated split at both ends (3.6.C.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering pivot point has slight play Rack track arm ball joint (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  16. Pass56,575 miles (+6,628)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    56,575 miles
    Test number
    379879136702

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass49,947 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    49,947 miles
    Test number
    756339385012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail49,947 miles (+2,550)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,947 miles
    Test number
    958609485033
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Fail47,397 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,397 miles
    Test number
    377797404114
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  20. Pass47,397 miles (+1,984)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    47,397 miles
    Test number
    489617204195
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  21. Pass45,413 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    45,413 miles
    Test number
    638548103143
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  22. Fail45,413 miles (+2,195)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,413 miles
    Test number
    278668603190
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  23. Pass43,218 miles (+2,290)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    43,218 miles
    Test number
    895424692052
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteNearside front tyre parishing
    • NoteOffside front tyre cracking not deep enough to reach the ply or cords
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  24. Pass40,928 miles (+1,734)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    40,928 miles
    Test number
    799792001198
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  25. Pass39,194 miles (+4,530)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    39,194 miles
    Test number
    721696410125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail34,664 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,664 miles
    Test number
    473312599067
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

  27. Pass34,664 miles (+4,036)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    34,664 miles
    Test number
    843072199081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass30,628 miles (+120)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    30,628 miles
    Test number
    402751288072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail30,508 miles (+5,908)7 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,508 miles
    Test number
    894145478066
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on the inside
    • NoteOffside lower sill damaged

  30. Pass24,600 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    24,600 miles
    Test number
    450609667043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LT04 LWE

Does LT04 LWE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LT04 LWE expired on 14 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LT04 LWE?
The MOT on LT04 LWE expired on 14 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LT04 LWE done?
LT04 LWE was recorded at 88,701 miles at its MOT on 15 May 2025, an average of 3,526 miles a year.
Has LT04 LWE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT04 LWE has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on LT04 LWE 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 LWE find?
LT04 LWE passed its latest MOT on 15 May 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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