Volkswagen Beetle
Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc
B9 LRKMOT history
B9 LRK is a blue diesel Volkswagen Beetle first used on 8 Jan 2008. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 143,120 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 8 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 143,120 mi
- At MOT on 8 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 17 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 6,273 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- B9 LRK
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Beetle
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 8 Jan 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 8 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
B9 LRK was last recorded at 143,120 miles on 8 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jul 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 143,120 miles · 6 Jul 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 6,273 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 143,120 miles
- 2025 – 140,441 miles
- 2024 – 138,852 miles
- 2023 – 132,706 miles
- 2022 – 129,448 miles
- 2021 – 126,716 miles
- 2020 – 124,068 miles
- 2019 – 119,634 miles
- 2018 – 115,392 miles
- 2017 – 101,845 miles
- 2016 – 94,200 miles
- 2015 – 86,070 miles
- 2014 – 77,070 miles
- 2013 – 65,053 miles
- 2012 – 56,518 miles
- 2011 – 45,983 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass143,120 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2024
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill front and back
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
27 tests since 12 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass143,120 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 143,120 miles
- Test number
- 492555881104
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail143,120 miles (+2,679)6 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,120 miles
- Test number
- 562667743343
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass140,441 miles (+9)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 140,441 miles
- Test number
- 152166663264
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill front and back (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Fail140,432 miles (+1,580)2 major3 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,432 miles
- Test number
- 733297517859
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources x1 (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill front and back (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass138,852 miles (+4)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 138,852 miles
- Test number
- 144823431631
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail138,848 miles (+6,142)1 dangerous3 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,848 miles
- Test number
- 844114617031
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Connection at calliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass132,706 miles (+3,258)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 132,706 miles
- Test number
- 788891946987
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass129,448 miles (+14)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 129,448 miles
- Test number
- 749728402256
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail129,434 miles (+2,718)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,434 miles
- Test number
- 613660625607
- MajorNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass126,716 miles (+2,648)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 126,716 miles
- Test number
- 769097703530
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass124,068 miles (+4,434)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 124,068 miles
- Test number
- 769423188307
- AdvisorySlight play in o/s rack end
Pass119,634 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 119,634 miles
- Test number
- 647825445434
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail119,634 miles (+4,242)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,634 miles
- Test number
- 678088535310
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Pass115,392 miles (+13,547)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 115,392 miles
- Test number
- 156100679616
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass101,845 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 101,845 miles
- Test number
- 940978075104
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail101,845 miles (+194)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,845 miles
- Test number
- 292454898076
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Pass101,651 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2018
- Odometer
- 101,651 miles
- Test number
- 140643291620
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail101,651 miles (+7,451)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,651 miles
- Test number
- 444121605944
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass94,200 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2017
- Odometer
- 94,200 miles
- Test number
- 576401411395
- AdvisoryRear rear tyres perished
Fail94,200 miles (+8,130)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,200 miles
- Test number
- 874131061124
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureUpper Front passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryRear rear tyres perished
Pass86,070 miles (+9,000)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 86,070 miles
- Test number
- 615153015100
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,070 miles (+12,017)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 77,070 miles
- Test number
- 519134914159
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,053 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 65,053 miles
- Test number
- 426629013155
- NoteHandbrake lever not returning to stop offside rear calliper
- NoteRear silencer deteriorated
Fail65,053 miles (+8,535)2 repaired2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,053 miles
- Test number
- 466809013113
- 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)
- NoteHandbrake lever not returning to stop offside rear calliper
- NoteRear silencer deteriorated
Pass56,518 miles (+10,535)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 56,518 miles
- Test number
- 467614492009
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass45,983 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 45,983 miles
- Test number
- 148783511015
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail45,983 miles3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,983 miles
- Test number
- 587282511034
- FailureFront registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureRear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
Questions about B9 LRK
- Does B9 LRK currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on B9 LRK is valid until 8 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on B9 LRK?
- The MOT on B9 LRK is valid until 8 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has B9 LRK done?
- B9 LRK was recorded at 143,120 miles at its MOT on 8 Jul 2026, an average of 6,273 miles a year.
- Has B9 LRK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. B9 LRK has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on B9 LRK 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 B9 LRK find?
- B9 LRK passed its latest MOT on 8 Jul 2026 with 8 advisories: nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 5 more.
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