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Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,595 cc

LX54 NLEMOT history

LX54 NLE is a black petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 30 Sept 2004. Its MOT expired on 21 Feb 2026 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 118,491 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Feb 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Feb 2026
Mileage
118,491 mi
At MOT on 22 Feb 2025
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,298 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX54 NLE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX54 NLE was last recorded at 118,491 miles on 22 Feb 2025, 1,879 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,612 miles · 27 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
1,879 miles
Average per year
5,298 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 118,491 miles
  • 2024 – 116,612 miles
  • 2023 – 114,343 miles
  • 2022 – 111,813 miles
  • 2021 – 109,563 miles
  • 2020 – 108,170 miles
  • 2019 – 106,207 miles
  • 2018 – 98,483 miles
  • 2017 – 85,900 miles
  • 2016 – 70,620 miles
  • 2015 – 56,960 miles
  • 2014 – 47,136 miles
  • 2013 – 46,306 miles
  • 2012 – 44,011 miles
  • 2011 – 41,116 miles
  • 2010 – 37,417 miles
  • 2009 – 34,269 miles
  • 2008 – 30,943 miles
  • 2007 – 26,258 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,491 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (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))
  • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
  • AdvisoryExhaust rustyRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Exhaust system corroded

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass118,491 miles (+1,879)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    118,491 miles
    Test number
    514901494290
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (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))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust rusty

  2. Pass116,612 miles (+2,269)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    116,612 miles
    Test number
    503035896128
    • AdvisoryEXHAUST RUSTY
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass114,343 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    114,343 miles
    Test number
    752123770284
    • AdvisoryCentral Front oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  4. Fail114,342 miles (+2,529)2 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,342 miles
    Test number
    981166363568
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front oil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  5. Pass111,813 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    111,813 miles
    Test number
    479309406941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail111,813 miles (+2,250)2 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,813 miles
    Test number
    578705263641
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ! (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ! (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  7. Pass109,563 miles (+1,393)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    109,563 miles
    Test number
    229995860439
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  8. Pass108,170 miles (+1,963)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    108,170 miles
    Test number
    536179436554
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  9. Pass106,207 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    106,207 miles
    Test number
    786687706205
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  10. Fail106,207 miles (+7,724)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,207 miles
    Test number
    963367522492
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength subframe cut (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  11. Pass98,483 miles (+12,583)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    98,483 miles
    Test number
    901128130319
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass85,900 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    85,900 miles
    Test number
    311123675100
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit all and sidewall perrished 205 55 16 94h xl (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail85,900 miles (+15,280)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,900 miles
    Test number
    562843132574
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit all and sidewall perrished 205 55 16 94h xl (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass70,620 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    70,620 miles
    Test number
    136351107955

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail70,620 miles (+13,660)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,620 miles
    Test number
    844057952914
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  16. Pass56,960 miles (+9,824)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    56,960 miles
    Test number
    139828735008
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass47,136 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    47,136 miles
    Test number
    346535354008
    • NoteEngine cover fitted

  18. Fail47,136 miles (+830)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,136 miles
    Test number
    708345954078
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteEngine cover fitted

  19. Pass46,306 miles (+2,295)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    46,306 miles
    Test number
    625475903210
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  20. Pass44,011 miles (+2,895)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    44,011 miles
    Test number
    897138562287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass41,116 miles (+3,699)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    41,116 miles
    Test number
    196811371249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass37,417 miles (+3,148)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    37,417 miles
    Test number
    232032750262
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside headlamp lens missing

  23. Pass34,269 miles (+3,326)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    34,269 miles
    Test number
    704424869295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass30,943 miles (+4,685)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    30,943 miles
    Test number
    393698768485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass26,258 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    26,258 miles
    Test number
    400209867248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX54 NLE

Does LX54 NLE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX54 NLE expired on 21 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX54 NLE?
The MOT on LX54 NLE expired on 21 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX54 NLE done?
LX54 NLE was recorded at 118,491 miles at its MOT on 22 Feb 2025, an average of 5,298 miles a year.
Has LX54 NLE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX54 NLE has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on LX54 NLE 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 NLE find?
LX54 NLE passed its latest MOT on 22 Feb 2025 with 7 advisories: nearside front outer tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 4 more.

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