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Volkswagen Beetle

Red and Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,781 cc

LX54 EEGMOT history

LX54 EEG is a red and black petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 1 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 16 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 105,483 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Dec 2026
Mileage
105,483 mi
At MOT on 15 Dec 2025
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,103 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX54 EEG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Red and Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
1 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX54 EEG was last recorded at 105,483 miles on 15 Dec 2025, 634 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,849 miles · 17 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
634 miles
Average per year
4,103 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 105,483 miles
  • 2024 – 104,849 miles
  • 2023 – 103,641 miles
  • 2022 – 103,044 miles
  • 2021 – 101,355 miles
  • 2020 – 100,859 miles
  • 2019 – 99,688 miles
  • 2018 – 93,968 miles
  • 2017 – 91,936 miles
  • 2016 – 85,177 miles
  • 2015 – 80,275 miles
  • 2014 – 79,727 miles
  • 2013 – 73,858 miles
  • 2011 – 68,480 miles
  • 2010 – 54,343 miles
  • 2009 – 46,404 miles
  • 2008 – 39,270 miles
  • 2007 – 30,480 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,483 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (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.

  • Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Mounting

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Mounting

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

25 tests since 4 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,483 miles (+634)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    105,483 miles
    Test number
    156263439456
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass104,849 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    104,849 miles
    Test number
    720583118083
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail104,844 miles (+1,203)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,844 miles
    Test number
    945757094268
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top Mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass103,641 miles (+597)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    103,641 miles
    Test number
    672736851762

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass103,044 miles (+1,689)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    103,044 miles
    Test number
    438966990608

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass101,355 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    101,355 miles
    Test number
    565194179285
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle bush area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle bush area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail101,355 miles (+4)3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,355 miles
    Test number
    734044077589
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle bush area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle bush area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail101,351 miles (+492)1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,351 miles
    Test number
    981793743021
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bush slit (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bush split (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing not tested

  9. Pass100,859 miles (+1,171)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    100,859 miles
    Test number
    109081419982
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass99,688 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    99,688 miles
    Test number
    719023378046
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail99,682 miles (+5,714)2 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,682 miles
    Test number
    999338479261
    • DangerousNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryHeat shield loose center pipe

  12. Pass93,968 miles (+2,032)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    93,968 miles
    Test number
    322404325285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass91,936 miles (+6,759)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    91,936 miles
    Test number
    345328645093
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass85,177 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    85,177 miles
    Test number
    219093825816

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail85,177 miles (+4,902)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,177 miles
    Test number
    693319245369
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  16. Pass80,275 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    80,275 miles
    Test number
    137122245041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail80,275 miles (+548)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,275 miles
    Test number
    436581445066
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  18. Pass79,727 miles (+5,869)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2015
    Odometer
    79,727 miles
    Test number
    957659234189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass73,858 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    73,858 miles
    Test number
    336090183036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail73,858 miles (+5,378)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,858 miles
    Test number
    338090183041
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  21. Pass68,480 miles (+14,137)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    68,480 miles
    Test number
    965816151392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass54,343 miles (+7,939)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    54,343 miles
    Test number
    190620050395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass46,404 miles (+7,134)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    46,404 miles
    Test number
    940964749314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass39,270 miles (+8,790)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    39,270 miles
    Test number
    583480658232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass30,480 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    30,480 miles
    Test number
    650287447287
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LX54 EEG

Does LX54 EEG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX54 EEG is valid until 16 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LX54 EEG?
The MOT on LX54 EEG is valid until 16 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX54 EEG done?
LX54 EEG was recorded at 105,483 miles at its MOT on 15 Dec 2025, an average of 4,103 miles a year.
Has LX54 EEG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX54 EEG has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LX54 EEG 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 LX54 EEG find?
LX54 EEG passed its latest MOT on 15 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: offside rear inner suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill.

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