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Volkswagen Beetle

White · Diesel · 2013 · 1,598 cc

LU54 LHSMOT history

LU54 LHS is a white diesel Volkswagen Beetle first used on 17 Dec 2013. Its MOT is valid until 9 Nov 2026 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 102,962 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Nov 2025.

LU54 LHS white Volkswagen Beetle – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Nov 2026
Mileage
102,962 mi
At MOT on 10 Nov 2025
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
10,449 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LU54 LHS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
17 Dec 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LU54 LHS was last recorded at 102,962 miles on 10 Nov 2025, 5,848 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,114 miles · 22 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
5,848 miles
Average per year
10,449 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 102,962 miles
  • 2023 – 97,114 miles
  • 2022 – 85,260 miles
  • 2021 – 76,541 miles
  • 2020 – 70,080 miles
  • 2019 – 66,790 miles
  • 2018 – 47,873 miles
  • 2017 – 28,836 miles
  • 2016 – 8,926 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,962 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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Stepped on inner edges.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Stepped on inner edges.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

11 tests since 10 Nov 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,962 miles (+5,848)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    102,962 miles
    Test number
    796768751938

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass97,114 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    97,114 miles
    Test number
    557485657727
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Stepped on inner edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Stepped on inner edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Fail97,113 miles (+11,853)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,113 miles
    Test number
    136313485835
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Rear bushes excessively worn/split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Rear bushes excessively worn/split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm only. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Stepped on inner edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm only. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Stepped on inner edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass85,260 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    85,260 miles
    Test number
    665600258914

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail85,260 miles (+8,719)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,260 miles
    Test number
    179800440159
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm left on tyre (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass76,541 miles (+6,461)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    76,541 miles
    Test number
    712143436812
    • MinorNearside 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass70,080 miles (+3,290)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    70,080 miles
    Test number
    443472326768
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  8. Pass66,790 miles (+18,917)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    66,790 miles
    Test number
    860217156372
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  9. Pass47,873 miles (+19,037)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    47,873 miles
    Test number
    423594485020
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear tyres cracking in tread
  10. Pass28,836 miles (+19,910)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    28,836 miles
    Test number
    643819970304
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)
  11. Pass8,926 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    8,926 miles
    Test number
    195842524817

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LU54 LHS

Does LU54 LHS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LU54 LHS is valid until 9 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LU54 LHS?
The MOT on LU54 LHS is valid until 9 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LU54 LHS done?
LU54 LHS was recorded at 102,962 miles at its MOT on 10 Nov 2025, an average of 10,449 miles a year.
Has LU54 LHS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LU54 LHS has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LU54 LHS 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 LU54 LHS find?
LU54 LHS passed its latest MOT on 10 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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