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Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,984 cc

LA51 KCVMOT history

LA51 KCV is a blue petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 18 Jan 2002. Its MOT expired on 1 Apr 2025 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 59,004 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Apr 2025
Mileage
59,004 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2024
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,117 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 KCV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
18 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 KCV was last recorded at 59,004 miles on 2 Apr 2024, 1,510 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Feb 2018.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
57,494 miles · 20 Feb 2018
Between the last two tests
1,510 miles
Average per year
3,117 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 59,004 miles
  • 2018 – 57,494 miles
  • 2017 – 50,610 miles
  • 2016 – 45,013 miles
  • 2015 – 39,640 miles
  • 2014 – 31,712 miles
  • 2013 – 29,277 miles
  • 2012 – 17,639 miles
  • 2011 – 14,687 miles
  • 2010 – 14,679 miles
  • 2009 – 11,214 miles
  • 2008 – 8,857 miles
  • 2007 – 7,206 miles
  • 2006 – 3,941 miles
  • 2005 – 2,019 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,004 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 21 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass59,004 miles (+1,510)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    59,004 miles
    Test number
    104246969023
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass57,494 miles (+95)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    57,494 miles
    Test number
    874841022293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail57,399 miles (+6,789)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,399 miles
    Test number
    177519250296
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  4. Pass50,610 miles (+5,597)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    50,610 miles
    Test number
    381048056917
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyre outer walls badly cut

  5. Pass45,013 miles (+5,373)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    45,013 miles
    Test number
    759374846379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass39,640 miles (+7,928)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    39,640 miles
    Test number
    646625785014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass31,712 miles (+2,435)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    31,712 miles
    Test number
    116675084060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass29,277 miles (+11,638)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    29,277 miles
    Test number
    957773303361
    • NoteEML light on
    • NoteBoth rear tyres have cracks in walls

  9. Pass17,639 miles (+2,952)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    17,639 miles
    Test number
    845450012315
    • NoteRear tyres perished

  10. Pass14,687 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    14,687 miles
    Test number
    795813211357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass14,679 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    14,679 miles
    Test number
    470725610305
    • NoteFront brake discs are corroded

  12. Fail14,679 miles (+3,465)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,679 miles
    Test number
    961374110354
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteFront brake discs are corroded
    • NoteNearside rear tyre is perishing at outer edge of tread

  13. Fail11,214 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,214 miles
    Test number
    221981189232
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  14. Pass11,214 miles (+2,357)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    11,214 miles
    Test number
    763851689272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail8,857 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,857 miles
    Test number
    584095298253
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  16. Pass8,857 miles (+1,651)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    8,857 miles
    Test number
    874775698249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass7,206 miles (+3,265)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    7,206 miles
    Test number
    133041307220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass3,941 miles (+1,922)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    3,941 miles
    Test number
    903301676159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass2,019 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    2,019 miles
    Test number
    421075255416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA51 KCV

Does LA51 KCV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA51 KCV expired on 1 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA51 KCV?
The MOT on LA51 KCV expired on 1 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA51 KCV done?
LA51 KCV was recorded at 59,004 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2024, an average of 3,117 miles a year.
Has LA51 KCV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 KCV has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Feb 2018.
Has the mileage on LA51 KCV 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 LA51 KCV find?
LA51 KCV passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2024 with 3 advisories: central front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; rear service brake binding but not excessively; stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working.

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