Volkswagen Beetle
Yellow · Petrol · 2002 · 1,596 cc
LA51 KUTMOT history
LA51 KUT is a yellow petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 13 Feb 2002. Its MOT is valid until 24 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 107,256 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 24 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 107,256 mi
- At MOT on 25 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 20 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 4,095 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LA51 KUT
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Beetle
- Colour
- Yellow
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,596 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 13 Feb 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 24 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LA51 KUT was last recorded at 107,256 miles on 25 Aug 2026, 1,276 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 105,980 miles · 29 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,276 miles
- Average per year
- 4,095 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 107,256 miles
- 2025 – 105,980 miles
- 2024 – 101,261 miles
- 2023 – 94,356 miles
- 2022 – 81,354 miles
- 2021 – 75,305 miles
- 2020 – 70,534 miles
- 2019 – 70,184 miles
- 2018 – 69,493 miles
- 2017 – 68,922 miles
- 2016 – 68,552 miles
- 2015 – 67,943 miles
- 2014 – 65,995 miles
- 2013 – 58,161 miles
- 2011 – 53,698 miles
- 2009 – 39,616 miles
- 2008 – 35,634 miles
- 2007 – 28,981 miles
- 2006 – 22,986 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass107,256 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
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.
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
24 tests since 26 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass107,256 miles (+1,276)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 107,256 miles
- Test number
- 234250167277
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass105,980 miles (+4,719)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 105,980 miles
- Test number
- 477562291120
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass101,261 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 101,261 miles
- Test number
- 827925918438
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail101,261 miles (+6,905)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,261 miles
- Test number
- 489287410988
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass94,356 miles (+13,002)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 94,356 miles
- Test number
- 470878028963
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass81,354 miles (+6,049)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 81,354 miles
- Test number
- 318778950963
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass75,305 miles (+4,771)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 75,305 miles
- Test number
- 890071890387
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass70,534 miles2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 70,534 miles
- Test number
- 723654257562
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Fail70,534 miles (+350)1 repaired2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,534 miles
- Test number
- 428969909794
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass70,184 miles (+691)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 70,184 miles
- Test number
- 364837445994
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,493 miles (+571)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 69,493 miles
- Test number
- 833464465977
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,922 miles (+370)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 68,922 miles
- Test number
- 483649369686
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass68,552 miles (+609)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 68,552 miles
- Test number
- 441458737551
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,943 miles (+1,948)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 67,943 miles
- Test number
- 426949125073
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,995 miles (+7,834)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 65,995 miles
- Test number
- 629788614007
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,161 miles (+4,463)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 58,161 miles
- Test number
- 559788813099
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,698 miles (+3,193)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 53,698 miles
- Test number
- 658594451393
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,505 miles (+10,889)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 50,505 miles
- Test number
- 638409311014
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,616 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 39,616 miles
- Test number
- 880987539065
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail39,616 miles (+3,982)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,616 miles
- Test number
- 244937239030
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass35,634 miles (+6,653)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 35,634 miles
- Test number
- 183798328469
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,981 miles (+5,995)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 28,981 miles
- Test number
- 180322937041
- NoteBoth front tyres getting low. n/s/f wheel rim bent.
Pass22,986 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 22,986 miles
- Test number
- 322077626001
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail22,986 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 22,986 miles
- Test number
- 210456026053
- FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Questions about LA51 KUT
- Does LA51 KUT currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA51 KUT is valid until 24 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LA51 KUT?
- The MOT on LA51 KUT is valid until 24 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LA51 KUT done?
- LA51 KUT was recorded at 107,256 miles at its MOT on 25 Aug 2026, an average of 4,095 miles a year.
- Has LA51 KUT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LA51 KUT has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Apr 2024.
- Has the mileage on LA51 KUT 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 KUT find?
- LA51 KUT passed its latest MOT on 25 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside track rod end ball joint has slight play; offside track rod end ball joint has slight play.
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