Volkswagen Beetle
Grey · Petrol · 1959 · 1,192 cc
995 LPAMOT history
995 LPA is a grey petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 24 Jul 1959. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 21 MOT tests, with 19,211 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 19,211 mi
- At MOT on 4 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 20 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 686 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 995 LPA
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Beetle
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,192 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1959
- First used
- 24 Jul 1959
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
995 LPA was last recorded at 19,211 miles on 4 Jun 2026, 545 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 18,666 miles · 29 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 545 miles
- Average per year
- 686 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 19,211 miles
- 2025 – 18,666 miles
- 2024 – 18,091 miles
- 2023 – 17,712 miles
- 2022 – 17,449 miles
- 2021 – 17,342 miles
- 2020 – 17,008 miles
- 2019 – 16,873 miles
- 2018 – 16,540 miles
- 2017 – 16,212 miles
- 2016 – 15,545 miles
- 2015 – 14,712 miles
- 2014 – 13,824 miles
- 2013 – 13,395 miles
- 2012 – 12,757 miles
- 2011 – 11,668 miles
- 2010 – 10,233 miles
- 2009 – 8,984 miles
- 2008 – 7,613 miles
- 2007 – 6,168 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass19,211 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018
Full MOT history
21 tests since 29 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass19,211 miles (+545)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 19,211 miles
- Test number
- 143867768853
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,666 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 18,666 miles
- Test number
- 516291235707
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail18,666 miles (+575)9 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 18,666 miles
- Test number
- 495975063363
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Pass18,091 miles (+379)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 18,091 miles
- Test number
- 211412031186
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Pass17,712 miles (+263)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 17,712 miles
- Test number
- 291662642266
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,449 miles (+107)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 17,449 miles
- Test number
- 662783834438
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,342 miles (+334)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 17,342 miles
- Test number
- 447211828216
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass17,008 miles (+135)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 17,008 miles
- Test number
- 159345157361
- MinorOffside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping oil (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryHorn weak
Pass16,873 miles (+333)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2020
- Odometer
- 16,873 miles
- Test number
- 315271271393
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft gaitor (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass16,540 miles (+328)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2019
- Odometer
- 16,540 miles
- Test number
- 828534269786
- 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)
Pass16,212 miles (+667)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2018
- Odometer
- 16,212 miles
- Test number
- 643175092760
- 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)
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Pass15,545 miles (+833)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2017
- Odometer
- 15,545 miles
- Test number
- 754669393976
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable slight bend (2.2.C.1d)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass14,712 miles (+888)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2016
- Odometer
- 14,712 miles
- Test number
- 277944835153
- NoteOffside rear inner drive shaft gaitor perishing
- NoteSlight warp in offside rear brake drum
Pass13,824 miles (+429)
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2015
- Odometer
- 13,824 miles
- Test number
- 779742344135
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,395 miles (+638)
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2014
- Odometer
- 13,395 miles
- Test number
- 858004443190
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass12,757 miles (+1,089)
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2013
- Odometer
- 12,757 miles
- Test number
- 568104342120
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass11,668 miles (+1,435)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2012
- Odometer
- 11,668 miles
- Test number
- 136540241116
- NoteN/s/r shock absorber leaking , advise replacement....
Pass10,233 miles (+1,249)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2011
- Odometer
- 10,233 miles
- Test number
- 124690040147
- NoteNearside king pin slightly worn
- NoteOil leaks
Pass8,984 miles (+1,371)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2010
- Odometer
- 8,984 miles
- Test number
- 761578349172
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Pass7,613 miles (+1,445)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2009
- Odometer
- 7,613 miles
- Test number
- 671493248132
- NoteOil leaks
- NotePlay in front hubs and steering
Pass6,168 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2008
- Odometer
- 6,168 miles
- Test number
- 641319147185
- NotePlay in steering and front hubs
- NoteRear tyres worn low
Questions about 995 LPA
- What vehicle is registration 995 LPA currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 995 LPA on a grey petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 24 Jul 1959. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
- Does 995 LPA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 995 LPA is valid until 6 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on 995 LPA?
- The MOT on 995 LPA is valid until 6 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 995 LPA done?
- 995 LPA was recorded at 19,211 miles at its MOT on 4 Jun 2026, an average of 686 miles a year.
- Has 995 LPA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 995 LPA has failed 1 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 27 May 2025.
- Has the mileage on 995 LPA 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 995 LPA find?
- 995 LPA passed its latest MOT on 4 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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