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Volkswagen Beetle

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,781 cc

LA51 KYNMOT history

LA51 KYN is a blue petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 19 Feb 2002. Its MOT is valid until 5 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 116,221 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Aug 2027
Mileage
116,221 mi
At MOT on 28 Jul 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,658 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 KYN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
19 Feb 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 KYN was last recorded at 116,221 miles on 28 Jul 2026, 3,611 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,610 miles · 23 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
3,611 miles
Average per year
3,658 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,221 miles
  • 2025 – 112,610 miles
  • 2024 – 110,558 miles
  • 2023 – 107,668 miles
  • 2022 – 106,632 miles
  • 2021 – 100,253 miles
  • 2019 – 95,830 miles
  • 2018 – 92,103 miles
  • 2017 – 88,273 miles
  • 2016 – 84,648 miles
  • 2015 – 79,823 miles
  • 2014 – 75,184 miles
  • 2013 – 71,230 miles
  • 2012 – 68,507 miles
  • 2011 – 63,011 miles
  • 2009 – 56,535 miles
  • 2008 – 53,379 miles
  • 2007 – 47,157 miles
  • 2006 – 41,507 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,221 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2009

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inneredge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

30 tests since 23 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,221 miles (+3,611)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    116,221 miles
    Test number
    232910449635

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass112,610 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    112,610 miles
    Test number
    227426606452
    • AdvisoryEml light indicates a fault.

  3. Fail112,610 miles (+2,052)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,610 miles
    Test number
    461226791088
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEml light indicates a fault.

  4. Pass110,558 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    110,558 miles
    Test number
    575273758733

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail110,558 miles (+2,890)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,558 miles
    Test number
    565413400114
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass107,668 miles (+1,036)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    107,668 miles
    Test number
    586483777111
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  7. Pass106,632 miles (+2,929)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    106,632 miles
    Test number
    499878735679

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass103,703 miles (+5)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    103,703 miles
    Test number
    867221498834
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inneredge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail103,698 miles (+3,445)3 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,698 miles
    Test number
    974987176851
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inneredge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass100,253 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    100,253 miles
    Test number
    185260762991
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inneredge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail100,253 miles (+4,423)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,253 miles
    Test number
    743730318930
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inneredge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass95,830 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    95,830 miles
    Test number
    358566940235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail95,830 miles (+3,727)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,830 miles
    Test number
    706316752034
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  14. Pass92,103 miles (+3,830)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    92,103 miles
    Test number
    495054787647

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass88,273 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    88,273 miles
    Test number
    419554722461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail88,273 miles (+3,625)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,273 miles
    Test number
    686381718400
    • DangerousOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Pass84,648 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    84,648 miles
    Test number
    937532322367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail84,647 miles (+4,824)2 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,647 miles
    Test number
    782078945257
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  19. Pass79,823 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    79,823 miles
    Test number
    365358705497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail79,823 miles (+4,639)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,823 miles
    Test number
    549648805258
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  21. Pass75,184 miles (+3,954)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    75,184 miles
    Test number
    337521914274
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  22. Pass71,230 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    71,230 miles
    Test number
    259485683431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail71,230 miles (+2,723)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,230 miles
    Test number
    708515083133
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass68,507 miles (+5,496)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    68,507 miles
    Test number
    306138792148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass63,011 miles (+6,476)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    63,011 miles
    Test number
    427158921030
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass56,535 miles (+3,156)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    56,535 miles
    Test number
    320320479031
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass53,379 miles (+6,222)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    53,379 miles
    Test number
    613915198014
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass47,157 miles (+5,650)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    47,157 miles
    Test number
    282706237034
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Fail41,507 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,507 miles
    Test number
    470544756055
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  30. Pass41,507 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    41,507 miles
    Test number
    684634756063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA51 KYN

Does LA51 KYN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA51 KYN is valid until 5 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA51 KYN?
The MOT on LA51 KYN is valid until 5 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 KYN done?
LA51 KYN was recorded at 116,221 miles at its MOT on 28 Jul 2026, an average of 3,658 miles a year.
Has LA51 KYN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 KYN has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LA51 KYN 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 KYN find?
LA51 KYN passed its latest MOT on 28 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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