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Volkswagen Beetle

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,596 cc

LA51 KYSMOT history

LA51 KYS is a blue petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 20 Feb 2002. Its MOT is valid until 8 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 85,237 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Sept 2027
Mileage
85,237 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,756 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 KYS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
20 Feb 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 KYS was last recorded at 85,237 miles on 3 Sept 2026, 8,782 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,455 miles · 4 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
8,782 miles
Average per year
3,756 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,237 miles
  • 2025 – 76,455 miles
  • 2024 – 68,049 miles
  • 2023 – 57,458 miles
  • 2022 – 52,511 miles
  • 2021 – 45,065 miles
  • 2020 – 44,794 miles
  • 2019 – 43,852 miles
  • 2018 – 42,670 miles
  • 2017 – 40,337 miles
  • 2016 – 38,738 miles
  • 2015 – 35,847 miles
  • 2014 – 33,900 miles
  • 2013 – 31,493 miles
  • 2012 – 29,363 miles
  • 2011 – 27,379 miles
  • 2010 – 25,202 miles
  • 2009 – 20,278 miles
  • 2008 – 17,548 miles
  • 2007 – 12,938 miles
  • 2006 – 7,754 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,237 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

26 tests since 16 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,237 miles (+8,782)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    85,237 miles
    Test number
    525300002621
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass76,455 miles (+8,406)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    76,455 miles
    Test number
    118194434108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass68,049 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    68,049 miles
    Test number
    757317902687
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail68,049 miles (+10,591)1 repaired2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,049 miles
    Test number
    600625588491
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass57,458 miles (+4,947)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    57,458 miles
    Test number
    191356170122
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass52,511 miles (+729)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    52,511 miles
    Test number
    976503516860

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail51,782 miles (+6,717)1 major3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,782 miles
    Test number
    781334592394
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass45,065 miles (+271)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    45,065 miles
    Test number
    849557397443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass44,794 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    44,794 miles
    Test number
    111511859444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail44,794 miles (+942)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,794 miles
    Test number
    252317825223
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass43,852 miles (+1,182)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    43,852 miles
    Test number
    766730173514
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass42,670 miles (+2,333)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    42,670 miles
    Test number
    230753504537

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass40,337 miles (+1,599)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    40,337 miles
    Test number
    972987244208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass38,738 miles (+2,891)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    38,738 miles
    Test number
    986386051347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass35,847 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    35,847 miles
    Test number
    876924325008
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner and outer edge
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edge
    • NoteFront brake discs lipped

  16. Fail35,843 miles (+1,943)1 dangerous5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,843 miles
    Test number
    615204925031
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner and outer edge
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edge
    • NoteFront brake discs lipped

  17. Pass33,900 miles (+2,407)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    33,900 miles
    Test number
    245643524032
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  18. Pass31,493 miles (+2,130)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    31,493 miles
    Test number
    635269103052
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  19. Pass29,363 miles (+1,984)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    29,363 miles
    Test number
    487223012007
    • NoteFront brake discs worn and corroded

  20. Pass27,379 miles (+2,177)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    27,379 miles
    Test number
    617977021084
    • NoteFront brake discs worn low

  21. Pass25,202 miles (+4,924)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    25,202 miles
    Test number
    360539600046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass20,278 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    20,278 miles
    Test number
    131626609057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail20,278 miles (+2,730)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,278 miles
    Test number
    134716609083
    • Repaired at testDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

  24. Pass17,548 miles (+4,610)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    17,548 miles
    Test number
    853167318040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass12,938 miles (+5,184)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    12,938 miles
    Test number
    332501717049
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  26. Pass7,754 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    7,754 miles
    Test number
    370466616018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA51 KYS

Does LA51 KYS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA51 KYS is valid until 8 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA51 KYS?
The MOT on LA51 KYS is valid until 8 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA51 KYS done?
LA51 KYS was recorded at 85,237 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2026, an average of 3,756 miles a year.
Has LA51 KYS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 KYS has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LA51 KYS 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 KYS find?
LA51 KYS passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; oil leak, but not excessive; rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both.

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