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Volkswagen Beetle

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

L55 HESMOT history

L55 HES is a silver diesel Volkswagen Beetle first used on 23 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 16 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 41,722 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Sept 2027
Mileage
41,722 mi
At MOT on 11 Sept 2026
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
1,501 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L55 HES
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
23 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L55 HES was last recorded at 41,722 miles on 11 Sept 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
41,722 miles · 8 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,501 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 41,722 miles
  • 2025 – 40,625 miles
  • 2024 – 39,302 miles
  • 2023 – 37,294 miles
  • 2022 – 35,847 miles
  • 2021 – 34,445 miles
  • 2020 – 32,787 miles
  • 2019 – 30,900 miles
  • 2018 – 28,825 miles
  • 2017 – 27,005 miles
  • 2016 – 25,918 miles
  • 2015 – 24,862 miles
  • 2014 – 23,604 miles
  • 2013 – 22,407 miles
  • 2012 – 20,640 miles
  • 2011 – 19,435 miles
  • 2010 – 17,996 miles
  • 2009 – 16,056 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass41,722 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear EXHAUST BOX OUTER SKIN HEAVILY CORRODEDRecorded 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.

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear EXHAUST BOX OUTER SKIN CORRODED

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Engine bay covers fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Under trays fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

28 tests since 7 Aug 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass41,722 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    41,722 miles
    Test number
    289775873446
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear EXHAUST BOX OUTER SKIN HEAVILY CORRODED

  2. Fail41,722 miles (+1,097)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,722 miles
    Test number
    286514285090
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear EXHAUST BOX OUTER SKIN HEAVILY CORRODED

  3. Pass40,625 miles (+9)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    40,625 miles
    Test number
    257879364232
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear EXHAUST BOX OUTER SKIN CORRODED

  4. Fail40,616 miles (+1,314)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,616 miles
    Test number
    412359990921
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear EXHAUST BOX OUTER SKIN CORRODED

  5. Pass39,302 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    39,302 miles
    Test number
    572204274669
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryREAR EXHAUST BOX OUTER SKIN CORRODED

  6. Fail39,302 miles (+2,008)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,302 miles
    Test number
    548319287269
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryREAR EXHAUST BOX OUTER SKIN CORRODED

  7. Pass37,294 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    37,294 miles
    Test number
    242076961959
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail37,294 miles (+1,447)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,294 miles
    Test number
    316154315740
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass35,847 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    35,847 miles
    Test number
    178985701756
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail35,845 miles (+1,400)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,845 miles
    Test number
    639291211868
    • MajorNearside 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 INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass34,445 miles (+13)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    34,445 miles
    Test number
    545554514853
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  12. Fail34,432 miles (+1,645)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,432 miles
    Test number
    797122155818
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryReverse lamp not working

  13. Pass32,787 miles (+1,887)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    32,787 miles
    Test number
    547683701900

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass30,900 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    30,900 miles
    Test number
    487999184159
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll tyres cracked and perished

  15. Fail30,900 miles (+2,075)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,900 miles
    Test number
    661186946621
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll tyres cracked and perished

  16. Pass28,825 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    28,825 miles
    Test number
    867604590375
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres are very heavily cracking in between treads
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  17. Fail28,825 miles (+1,820)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,825 miles
    Test number
    439005726006
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres are very heavily cracking in between treads
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  18. Pass27,005 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    27,005 miles
    Test number
    229312473768
    • AdvisoryMIL Light on
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are heavily cracking in between treads
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  19. Fail27,005 miles (+1,087)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,005 miles
    Test number
    424272845280
    • DangerousNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryMIL Light on
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are heavily cracking in between treads
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  20. Pass25,918 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    25,918 miles
    Test number
    833081440900
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre is very heavily cracking in between treads
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  21. Fail25,918 miles (+1,056)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,918 miles
    Test number
    348947986466
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively advise change both (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre is very heavily cracking in between treads
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  22. Pass24,862 miles (+1,258)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    24,862 miles
    Test number
    205196824973
    • AdvisoryMIL Light on
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyre's are cracking between treads

  23. Pass23,604 miles (+1,197)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    23,604 miles
    Test number
    967987034254
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteMIL Light on
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  24. Pass22,407 miles (+1,767)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    22,407 miles
    Test number
    688060663254
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteMIL Light on
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  25. Pass20,640 miles (+1,205)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    20,640 miles
    Test number
    369385602219
    • NoteMIL Light on
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  26. Pass19,435 miles (+1,439)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    19,435 miles
    Test number
    226011721239
    • NoteEngine light on

  27. Pass17,996 miles (+1,940)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    17,996 miles
    Test number
    770048710280
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteAl 4x tyres starting to perish

  28. Pass16,056 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    16,056 miles
    Test number
    733619919220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L55 HES

Does L55 HES currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L55 HES is valid until 16 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L55 HES?
The MOT on L55 HES is valid until 16 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L55 HES done?
L55 HES was recorded at 41,722 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2026, an average of 1,501 miles a year.
Has L55 HES ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L55 HES has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on L55 HES 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 HES find?
L55 HES passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2026 with 5 advisories: front coil spring corroded both; offside front lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside front oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.

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