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Volkswagen Beetle

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,595 cc

LA51 VNTMOT history

LA51 VNT is a blue petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 30 Jan 2002. Its MOT is valid until 27 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 108,697 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Aug 2027
Mileage
108,697 mi
At MOT on 28 Aug 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,286 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 VNT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
30 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 VNT was last recorded at 108,697 miles on 28 Aug 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,697 miles · 26 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,286 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 108,697 miles
  • 2025 – 98,869 miles
  • 2024 – 94,671 miles
  • 2023 – 82,916 miles
  • 2022 – 79,558 miles
  • 2021 – 79,544 miles
  • 2020 – 79,491 miles
  • 2019 – 79,468 miles
  • 2018 – 79,396 miles
  • 2017 – 79,352 miles
  • 2016 – 77,083 miles
  • 2015 – 73,374 miles
  • 2014 – 70,243 miles
  • 2013 – 65,196 miles
  • 2012 – 61,879 miles
  • 2011 – 56,505 miles
  • 2010 – 48,735 miles
  • 2009 – 43,038 miles
  • 2008 – 35,964 miles
  • 2007 – 26,580 miles
  • 2006 – 20,485 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,697 miles
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

29 tests since 27 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,697 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    108,697 miles
    Test number
    787526741689
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail108,697 miles (+9,828)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,697 miles
    Test number
    895924847893
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass98,869 miles (+4,198)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    98,869 miles
    Test number
    596158463289
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt NSF + OSF gaiters perishing and weeping grease (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Slight play in the suspension mount top bushes when checking with a lever bar between the wheel and ground
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on the inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass94,671 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    94,671 miles
    Test number
    962502209489
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail94,671 miles (+11,755)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,671 miles
    Test number
    452316937697
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass82,916 miles (+3,358)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    82,916 miles
    Test number
    253339457144
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass79,558 miles (+14)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    79,558 miles
    Test number
    745532028107
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion

  8. Pass79,544 miles (+53)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    79,544 miles
    Test number
    827890516440
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass79,491 miles (+23)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    79,491 miles
    Test number
    509794698131
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass79,468 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    79,468 miles
    Test number
    160335621469
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail79,463 miles (+67)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,463 miles
    Test number
    515169126181
    • MajorEmissions not tested misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryMIL lamp on
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass79,396 miles (+44)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    79,396 miles
    Test number
    673118284385
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  13. Pass79,352 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    79,352 miles
    Test number
    993014526030
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake binding slightly

  14. Fail79,349 miles (+2,266)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,349 miles
    Test number
    351554883794
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake binding slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre deteriorated

  15. Pass77,083 miles (+3,709)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    77,083 miles
    Test number
    582832125440
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNail in offside rear tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre deteriorated

  16. Pass73,374 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    73,374 miles
    Test number
    588367585188
    • NoteOffside rear tyre deteriorated

  17. Fail73,374 miles (+3,131)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,374 miles
    Test number
    836377285126
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre deteriorated

  18. Pass70,243 miles (+5,047)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    70,243 miles
    Test number
    729820294124
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  19. Pass65,196 miles (+3,317)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    65,196 miles
    Test number
    778875583170
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth outer sills slight damage.
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteFront no.plate slight damage.
    • NoteO/s/r tyre starting to crack and perish.

  20. Pass61,879 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    61,879 miles
    Test number
    267530662102
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  21. Fail61,876 miles (+5,371)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,876 miles
    Test number
    898869052108
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  22. Pass56,505 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    56,505 miles
    Test number
    625948051196
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in rear tyre

  23. Fail56,505 miles (+7,770)1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,505 miles
    Test number
    956008151186
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in rear tyre

  24. Pass48,735 miles (+5,697)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    48,735 miles
    Test number
    831915160183
    • NoteOSF seatbelt, slight fluffing of seat belt webbing
    • NoteSpare tyre defective
    • NoteSill pannels dented on under side of car

  25. Pass43,038 miles (+7,074)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    43,038 miles
    Test number
    931926269164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass35,964 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    35,964 miles
    Test number
    870982578152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail35,964 miles (+9,384)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,964 miles
    Test number
    163202578105
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  28. Pass26,580 miles (+6,095)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    26,580 miles
    Test number
    831321737041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass20,485 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    20,485 miles
    Test number
    161407126039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA51 VNT

Does LA51 VNT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA51 VNT is valid until 27 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA51 VNT?
The MOT on LA51 VNT is valid until 27 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 VNT done?
LA51 VNT was recorded at 108,697 miles at its MOT on 28 Aug 2026, an average of 4,286 miles a year.
Has LA51 VNT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 VNT has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LA51 VNT 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 VNT find?
LA51 VNT passed its latest MOT on 28 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: headlamp lens slightly defective; oil leak, but not excessive.

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