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Volkswagen Beetle

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,595 cc

LA51 VRGMOT history

LA51 VRG is a blue petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 18 Feb 2002. Its MOT expired on 13 Feb 2024 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 146,254 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Feb 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Feb 2024
Mileage
146,254 mi
At MOT on 14 Feb 2023
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,590 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 VRG
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
18 Feb 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
14 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 VRG was last recorded at 146,254 miles on 14 Feb 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,254 miles · 8 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,590 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 146,254 miles
  • 2022 – 145,525 miles
  • 2021 – 143,277 miles
  • 2020 – 141,765 miles
  • 2019 – 134,484 miles
  • 2018 – 126,059 miles
  • 2017 – 121,200 miles
  • 2016 – 115,850 miles
  • 2015 – 110,266 miles
  • 2014 – 101,079 miles
  • 2013 – 94,262 miles
  • 2012 – 87,916 miles
  • 2011 – 81,804 miles
  • 2010 – 72,023 miles
  • 2009 – 60,322 miles
  • 2008 – 50,526 miles
  • 2007 – 43,836 miles
  • 2006 – 34,495 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,254 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

24 tests since 1 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,254 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    146,254 miles
    Test number
    397772666997
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail146,254 miles (+729)2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,254 miles
    Test number
    121443503957
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass145,525 miles (+2,248)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    145,525 miles
    Test number
    537276713441
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass143,277 miles (+1,512)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    143,277 miles
    Test number
    284190124052
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass141,765 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    141,765 miles
    Test number
    837520496943
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail141,765 miles (+7,281)1 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,765 miles
    Test number
    909142704699
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box after cat (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass134,484 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    134,484 miles
    Test number
    611834271568

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail134,484 miles (+8,425)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,484 miles
    Test number
    363306242522
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • 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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass126,059 miles (+4,859)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    126,059 miles
    Test number
    433636586569

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass121,200 miles (+5,350)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    121,200 miles
    Test number
    147706251995
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe starting to weep

  11. Pass115,850 miles (+5,584)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    115,850 miles
    Test number
    684768251012
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust clamp corroded

  12. Pass110,266 miles (+9,187)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    110,266 miles
    Test number
    387475255039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass101,079 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    101,079 miles
    Test number
    226190254003
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail101,079 miles (+6,817)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,079 miles
    Test number
    139659644423
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass94,262 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    94,262 miles
    Test number
    517130453078
    • NoteNearside rear pads stuck in caliper / binding slightly

  16. Fail94,262 miles (+6,346)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,262 miles
    Test number
    116729543437
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteNearside rear pads stuck in caliper / binding slightly

  17. Pass87,916 miles (+6,112)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    87,916 miles
    Test number
    708528452043
    • NoteEngine management lamp on
    • NoteEsp / traction control light on

  18. Pass81,804 miles (+9,781)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    81,804 miles
    Test number
    176776451091
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre out of shape
    • NoteRear dics corroded
    • NoteWiper smeary

  19. Pass72,023 miles (+11,701)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    72,023 miles
    Test number
    522688240029
    • NoteRear reg plate deteriorating

  20. Pass60,322 miles (+9,796)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    60,322 miles
    Test number
    890838859077
    • NoteCentre exhaust mounting corroded

  21. Pass50,526 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    50,526 miles
    Test number
    151158738478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail50,524 miles (+6,688)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,524 miles
    Test number
    101037238050
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  23. Pass43,836 miles (+9,341)
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    43,836 miles
    Test number
    904243757010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass34,495 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    34,495 miles
    Test number
    181590266426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA51 VRG

Does LA51 VRG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA51 VRG expired on 13 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA51 VRG?
The MOT on LA51 VRG expired on 13 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA51 VRG done?
LA51 VRG was recorded at 146,254 miles at its MOT on 14 Feb 2023, an average of 6,590 miles a year.
Has LA51 VRG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 VRG has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on LA51 VRG 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 VRG find?
LA51 VRG passed its latest MOT on 14 Feb 2023 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective discoloured; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective discoloured; nearside front steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel, and 2 more.

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