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Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,984 cc

LT04 LXXMOT history

LT04 LXX is a blue petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 19 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 106,805 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Jul 2027
Mileage
106,805 mi
At MOT on 7 Jul 2026
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,141 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT04 LXX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
19 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LT04 LXX was last recorded at 106,805 miles on 7 Jul 2026, 16 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,789 miles · 9 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
16 miles
Average per year
4,141 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,805 miles
  • 2025 – 104,347 miles
  • 2024 – 102,872 miles
  • 2023 – 99,392 miles
  • 2022 – 95,929 miles
  • 2021 – 93,312 miles
  • 2019 – 84,963 miles
  • 2015 – 84,938 miles
  • 2014 – 78,800 miles
  • 2013 – 66,501 miles
  • 2012 – 58,826 miles
  • 2011 – 55,518 miles
  • 2010 – 49,562 miles
  • 2009 – 42,900 miles
  • 2008 – 35,719 miles
  • 2007 – 26,817 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,805 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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass106,805 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    106,805 miles
    Test number
    166231944189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail106,789 miles (+2,442)1 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,789 miles
    Test number
    597285282242
    • DangerousNearside Front Macpherson strut likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres getting low on tread and cracking
    • AdvisoryFront flexi brake pipes starting to crack
    • AdvisoryRear shocks corroded
    • AdvisoryRear springs corroded

  3. Pass104,347 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    104,347 miles
    Test number
    418359684668

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail104,334 miles (+1,462)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,334 miles
    Test number
    735249871631
    • DangerousOffside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNear side wiper blade starting to seperate

  5. Pass102,872 miles (+3,480)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    102,872 miles
    Test number
    610384061010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass99,392 miles (+70)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    99,392 miles
    Test number
    606942873711
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  7. Fail99,322 miles (+3,393)2 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,322 miles
    Test number
    945179498703
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  8. Pass95,929 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    95,929 miles
    Test number
    429276833543

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail95,923 miles (+2,611)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,923 miles
    Test number
    843037807347
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass93,312 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    93,312 miles
    Test number
    114046314567
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail93,312 miles (+8,349)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,312 miles
    Test number
    895552573870
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass84,963 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    84,963 miles
    Test number
    893963237651

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail84,963 miles (+25)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,963 miles
    Test number
    218398988217
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass84,938 miles (+6,138)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    84,938 miles
    Test number
    218232515401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass78,800 miles (+4,551)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    78,800 miles
    Test number
    699165704140
    • NoteCenter exhaust bracket corroded and colapsed
    • NotePlay in nearside front strut top
    • NoteWiper performance poor

  16. Fail74,249 miles (+7,748)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,249 miles
    Test number
    738930994031
    • FailureDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteLower windscreen cracked in A zone area but not in drivers view at time of test
    • NoteNearside strut top mounting starting to sieze / knotchy

  17. Pass66,501 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    66,501 miles
    Test number
    975567163065
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge
    • NoteSlight play in offside steering rack

  18. Fail66,501 miles (+7,675)4 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,501 miles
    Test number
    745866763093
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteHandbrake cable outer casing both sides split
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge
    • NoteSlight play in offside steering rack

  19. Pass58,826 miles (+3,308)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    58,826 miles
    Test number
    696455672079
    • NoteAir bag warning light on
    • NoteCatalyst heat shield fixing corroded /loose

  20. Pass55,518 miles (+5,956)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    55,518 miles
    Test number
    596416351028
    • NoteAir bag light on

  21. Pass49,562 miles (+6,662)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    49,562 miles
    Test number
    114674270462
    • NoteFront brake discs edges lipped and inner brake pads becoming low

  22. Pass42,900 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    42,900 miles
    Test number
    921077579016
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  23. Fail42,900 miles (+7,181)1 dangerous2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,900 miles
    Test number
    614366279008
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  24. Fail35,719 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,719 miles
    Test number
    600414678053
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  25. Pass35,719 miles (+8,902)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    35,719 miles
    Test number
    771054278032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass26,817 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    26,817 miles
    Test number
    990822177038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LT04 LXX

Does LT04 LXX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LT04 LXX is valid until 6 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LT04 LXX?
The MOT on LT04 LXX is valid until 6 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LT04 LXX done?
LT04 LXX was recorded at 106,805 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2026, an average of 4,141 miles a year.
Has LT04 LXX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT04 LXX has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LT04 LXX 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 LXX find?
LT04 LXX passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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