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Beige · Petrol · 2007 · 1,390 cc

F5 LPCMOT history

F5 LPC is a beige petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 26 Sept 2007. Its MOT is valid until 7 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 115,349 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Oct 2027
Mileage
115,349 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,821 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
F5 LPC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
26 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

F5 LPC was last recorded at 115,349 miles on 8 Oct 2026, 176 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,173 miles · 26 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
176 miles
Average per year
5,821 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,349 miles
  • 2025 – 101,934 miles
  • 2024 – 97,427 miles
  • 2022 – 96,655 miles
  • 2021 – 91,740 miles
  • 2020 – 89,592 miles
  • 2019 – 86,772 miles
  • 2018 – 79,874 miles
  • 2017 – 74,468 miles
  • 2016 – 69,509 miles
  • 2015 – 64,635 miles
  • 2014 – 53,292 miles
  • 2013 – 43,549 miles
  • 2012 – 36,958 miles
  • 2011 – 29,768 miles
  • 2010 – 21,969 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,349 miles
  • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak water pumpRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 23 Sept 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,349 miles (+176)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    115,349 miles
    Test number
    701758784061
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak water pump
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail115,173 miles (+13,239)3 dangerous3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,173 miles
    Test number
    354639935700
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak water pump
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass101,934 miles (+326)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    101,934 miles
    Test number
    783069380662
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  4. Fail101,608 miles (+4,181)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,608 miles
    Test number
    380459004665
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass97,427 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    97,427 miles
    Test number
    586347892224
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  6. Fail97,421 miles (+766)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,421 miles
    Test number
    867091381148
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass96,655 miles (+4,915)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    96,655 miles
    Test number
    878640301526

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass91,740 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    91,740 miles
    Test number
    424206203096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail91,735 miles (+2,143)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,735 miles
    Test number
    822963892751
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  10. Pass89,592 miles (+32)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    89,592 miles
    Test number
    916965792262
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail89,560 miles (+2,788)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,560 miles
    Test number
    533283390453
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass86,772 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    86,772 miles
    Test number
    609518462261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail86,744 miles (+6,870)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,744 miles
    Test number
    967232936827
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass79,874 miles (+5,406)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    79,874 miles
    Test number
    467756617973
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on edges

  15. Pass74,468 miles (+4,959)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    74,468 miles
    Test number
    893962005943

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass69,509 miles (+4,874)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    69,509 miles
    Test number
    121387080127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass64,635 miles (+11,343)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    64,635 miles
    Test number
    136263370100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass53,292 miles (+9,743)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    53,292 miles
    Test number
    919710884289
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOsf tyre wearing on inner edge

  19. Pass43,549 miles (+6,591)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    43,549 miles
    Test number
    676784563293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass36,958 miles (+7,190)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    36,958 miles
    Test number
    697260372280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass29,768 miles (+7,799)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    29,768 miles
    Test number
    766066461211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass21,969 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    21,969 miles
    Test number
    464486760212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about F5 LPC

Does F5 LPC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on F5 LPC is valid until 7 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on F5 LPC?
The MOT on F5 LPC is valid until 7 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has F5 LPC done?
F5 LPC was recorded at 115,349 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2026, an average of 5,821 miles a year.
Has F5 LPC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. F5 LPC has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on F5 LPC 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 F5 LPC find?
F5 LPC passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: front headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside; coolant leak water pump; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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