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Beige · Petrol · 2005 · 1,984 cc

L55 BUGMOT history

L55 BUG is a beige petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 13 Sept 2005. Its MOT expired on 30 Aug 2026 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 135,510 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Aug 2026
Mileage
135,510 mi
At MOT on 28 Aug 2025
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,971 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L55 BUG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
13 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L55 BUG was last recorded at 135,510 miles on 28 Aug 2025, 6,410 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,100 miles · 8 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
6,410 miles
Average per year
6,971 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 135,510 miles
  • 2024 – 129,100 miles
  • 2023 – 124,181 miles
  • 2022 – 119,117 miles
  • 2021 – 114,609 miles
  • 2020 – 112,481 miles
  • 2019 – 104,330 miles
  • 2018 – 96,131 miles
  • 2017 – 82,037 miles
  • 2016 – 67,841 miles
  • 2015 – 58,516 miles
  • 2014 – 49,103 miles
  • 2013 – 38,560 miles
  • 2012 – 34,268 miles
  • 2011 – 29,637 miles
  • 2010 – 25,155 miles
  • 2009 – 20,678 miles
  • 2008 – 16,720 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,510 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads low 4/5mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner cv boot split and leaking

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush splitting slightly

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads low 4/5mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 13 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,510 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    135,510 miles
    Test number
    683667603076
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  2. Fail135,510 miles (+6,410)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,510 miles
    Test number
    476928950541
    • Repaired at testNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  3. Pass129,100 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    129,100 miles
    Test number
    836202677548
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail129,100 miles (+4,919)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,100 miles
    Test number
    496138834040
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass124,181 miles (+5,064)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    124,181 miles
    Test number
    977515671293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass119,117 miles (+131)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    119,117 miles
    Test number
    345112607566
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner cv boot split and leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated drive sharft inner cv boot split and leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads low 4/5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush splitting slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads low 4/5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail118,986 miles (+4,377)3 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,986 miles
    Test number
    595443097024
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced no pattern showing on beam test (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner cv boot split and leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated drive sharft inner cv boot split and leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads low 4/5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush splitting slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads low 4/5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass114,609 miles (+2,128)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    114,609 miles
    Test number
    727719754364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass112,481 miles (+8,151)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    112,481 miles
    Test number
    553881319823
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass104,330 miles (+8,199)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    104,330 miles
    Test number
    338225210839

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass96,131 miles (+14,094)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    96,131 miles
    Test number
    314951902653
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass82,037 miles (+14,196)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    82,037 miles
    Test number
    107757287253
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt just started to split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside windscreen cracked outside swept area
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFuel filter corroded
    • AdvisoryReverse lamp inop

  13. Pass67,841 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    67,841 miles
    Test number
    401596903829

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail67,841 miles (+9,325)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,841 miles
    Test number
    723327203139
    • 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)

  15. Pass58,516 miles (+9,413)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    58,516 miles
    Test number
    576419925271
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteExhaust centre mounting deteriorated but system fully supported.

  16. Pass49,103 miles (+657)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    49,103 miles
    Test number
    108271744297
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Fail48,446 miles (+9,886)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,446 miles
    Test number
    266472834231
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass38,560 miles (+4,292)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    38,560 miles
    Test number
    289786743259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass34,268 miles (+4,631)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    34,268 miles
    Test number
    798589522267
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  20. Pass29,637 miles (+4,482)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    29,637 miles
    Test number
    956688121206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass25,155 miles (+4,477)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    25,155 miles
    Test number
    310843730443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass20,678 miles (+3,958)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    20,678 miles
    Test number
    632746849298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass16,720 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    16,720 miles
    Test number
    543936328265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L55 BUG

Does L55 BUG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L55 BUG expired on 30 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L55 BUG?
The MOT on L55 BUG expired on 30 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L55 BUG done?
L55 BUG was recorded at 135,510 miles at its MOT on 28 Aug 2025, an average of 6,971 miles a year.
Has L55 BUG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L55 BUG has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on L55 BUG 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 L55 BUG find?
L55 BUG passed its latest MOT on 28 Aug 2025 with 1 minor defect: offside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt.

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