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Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,984 cc

LT04 LXYMOT history

LT04 LXY is a black petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 18 Mar 2004. Its MOT expired on 15 Apr 2023 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 106,520 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Apr 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Apr 2023
Mileage
106,520 mi
At MOT on 16 Apr 2022
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,054 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT04 LXY
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
18 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
16 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LT04 LXY was last recorded at 106,520 miles on 16 Apr 2022, 2,119 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Apr 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,401 miles · 10 Apr 2021
Between the last two tests
2,119 miles
Average per year
5,054 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 106,520 miles
  • 2021 – 104,401 miles
  • 2020 – 102,211 miles
  • 2019 – 99,927 miles
  • 2017 – 95,526 miles
  • 2016 – 89,473 miles
  • 2015 – 85,977 miles
  • 2014 – 81,062 miles
  • 2013 – 73,888 miles
  • 2012 – 66,218 miles
  • 2011 – 59,984 miles
  • 2010 – 57,342 miles
  • 2009 – 48,682 miles
  • 2008 – 40,495 miles
  • 2007 – 30,027 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,520 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front inner tie rod play
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front inner tie rod play
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Slight damage to rear of vehicle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass106,520 miles (+2,119)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    106,520 miles
    Test number
    529537056378
    • AdvisoryCentral Front inner tie rod play
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner tie rod play
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass104,401 miles (+2,190)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    104,401 miles
    Test number
    476703002702

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass102,211 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    102,211 miles
    Test number
    539941685295
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Fail102,211 miles (+2,284)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,211 miles
    Test number
    796949447010
    • DangerousFront Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass99,927 miles (+4,401)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    99,927 miles
    Test number
    262981866970

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass95,526 miles (+6,053)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    95,526 miles
    Test number
    666757087413
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) &front brake pads worn&n/s/f c.v gaiter deterirated

  7. Pass89,473 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    89,473 miles
    Test number
    403460386507
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisorySlight damage to rear of vehicle
    • AdvisorySlight play in inner steering rack joints

  8. Fail89,473 miles (+3,496)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,473 miles
    Test number
    384141217971
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisorySlight damage to rear of vehicle
    • AdvisorySlight play in inner steering rack joints

  9. Fail85,977 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,977 miles
    Test number
    176886475457
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • 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)

  10. Pass85,977 miles (+4,915)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    85,977 miles
    Test number
    438786075055
    • 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)

  11. Pass81,062 miles (+7,174)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    81,062 miles
    Test number
    688269454057
    • NoteEnd play in both sides of steering rack
    • NoteEngine managment light on
    • NoteFreeplay in off side front wheel bearing
    • NoteNear side rear tyre pressure appears to be low
    • NoteOff side door mirror damaged

  12. Pass73,888 miles (+13)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    73,888 miles
    Test number
    317227563046
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine oil level close to minimum.
    • NoteMalfunction Indicator Lamp on dash illuminated.
    • NoteNear-side front tyre sidewall is damaged where driven on when under-inflated. Tyre may be dangerous to continue to use as sidewall may be seriously weakened.
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Fail73,875 miles (+7,657)5 failures1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,875 miles
    Test number
    478075563012
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine oil level close to minimum.
    • NoteMalfunction Indicator Lamp on dash illuminated.
    • NoteNear-side front tyre sidewall is damaged where driven on when under-inflated. Tyre may be dangerous to continue to use as sidewall may be seriously weakened.
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  14. Pass66,218 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    66,218 miles
    Test number
    585535062016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail66,218 miles (+6,234)10 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,218 miles
    Test number
    697975062092
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • NoteCoolant and oil levels low

  16. Pass59,984 miles (+2,642)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    59,984 miles
    Test number
    936512721075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass57,342 miles (+8,660)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    57,342 miles
    Test number
    893282630081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail48,682 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,682 miles
    Test number
    220167149071
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass48,682 miles (+8,187)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    48,682 miles
    Test number
    482037349099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass40,495 miles (+10,468)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    40,495 miles
    Test number
    991206758032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass30,027 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    30,027 miles
    Test number
    333637157097
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

Questions about LT04 LXY

Does LT04 LXY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LT04 LXY expired on 15 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LT04 LXY?
The MOT on LT04 LXY expired on 15 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LT04 LXY done?
LT04 LXY was recorded at 106,520 miles at its MOT on 16 Apr 2022, an average of 5,054 miles a year.
Has LT04 LXY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT04 LXY has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Apr 2020.
Has the mileage on LT04 LXY 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 LXY find?
LT04 LXY passed its latest MOT on 16 Apr 2022 with 7 advisories: central front inner tie rod play; nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside front inner tie rod play, and 4 more.

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