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Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,781 cc

LA51 VROMOT history

LA51 VRO is a black petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 15 Feb 2002. Its MOT expired on 11 Jul 2026 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 109,451 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jun 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Jul 2026
Mileage
109,451 mi
At MOT on 12 Jun 2025
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,540 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 VRO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
15 Feb 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 VRO was last recorded at 109,451 miles on 12 Jun 2025, 3,341 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,110 miles · 1 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
3,341 miles
Average per year
3,540 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 109,451 miles
  • 2024 – 106,110 miles
  • 2023 – 103,592 miles
  • 2022 – 99,379 miles
  • 2021 – 89,807 miles
  • 2020 – 86,886 miles
  • 2019 – 79,663 miles
  • 2018 – 72,880 miles
  • 2017 – 65,948 miles
  • 2016 – 63,997 miles
  • 2015 – 63,091 miles
  • 2014 – 61,322 miles
  • 2013 – 59,294 miles
  • 2012 – 57,560 miles
  • 2011 – 55,408 miles
  • 2010 – 51,942 miles
  • 2009 – 49,062 miles
  • 2008 – 46,500 miles
  • 2007 – 44,210 miles
  • 2006 – 41,015 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,451 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryFront suspention corrded
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material connter corrded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material connter corrded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear suspension corrded

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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 10 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,451 miles (+3,341)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    109,451 miles
    Test number
    542738850851
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront suspention corrded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material connter corrded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material connter corrded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension corrded

  2. Pass106,110 miles (+2,518)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    106,110 miles
    Test number
    591180590356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass103,592 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    103,592 miles
    Test number
    194008164708
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Fail103,592 miles (+4,213)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,592 miles
    Test number
    245141414495
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass99,379 miles (+9,572)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    99,379 miles
    Test number
    522600497852
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both at 3mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass89,807 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    89,807 miles
    Test number
    946596896280
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  7. Fail89,807 miles (+2,921)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,807 miles
    Test number
    614033982813
    • DangerousOffside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  8. Pass86,886 miles (+7,223)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    86,886 miles
    Test number
    998235491653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass79,663 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    79,663 miles
    Test number
    809001113715
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Fail79,663 miles (+6,783)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,663 miles
    Test number
    322268123449
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  11. Pass72,880 miles (+6,932)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    72,880 miles
    Test number
    852469073174
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass65,948 miles (+1,951)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    65,948 miles
    Test number
    369622172358
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass63,997 miles (+906)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    63,997 miles
    Test number
    370600502649

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass63,091 miles (+1,769)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    63,091 miles
    Test number
    805630695190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass61,322 miles (+2,028)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    61,322 miles
    Test number
    859832984150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass59,294 miles (+1,734)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    59,294 miles
    Test number
    267618063430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass57,560 miles (+2,152)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    57,560 miles
    Test number
    778231992169
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass55,408 miles (+3,466)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    55,408 miles
    Test number
    438013991167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass51,942 miles (+2,880)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    51,942 miles
    Test number
    140825030018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass49,062 miles (+2,562)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    49,062 miles
    Test number
    704854639095
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass46,500 miles (+2,290)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    46,500 miles
    Test number
    162475538074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass44,210 miles (+3,195)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    44,210 miles
    Test number
    883829237017
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  23. Pass41,015 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    41,015 miles
    Test number
    314341146023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA51 VRO

Does LA51 VRO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA51 VRO expired on 11 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA51 VRO?
The MOT on LA51 VRO expired on 11 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA51 VRO done?
LA51 VRO was recorded at 109,451 miles at its MOT on 12 Jun 2025, an average of 3,540 miles a year.
Has LA51 VRO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 VRO has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on LA51 VRO 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 VRO find?
LA51 VRO passed its latest MOT on 12 Jun 2025 with 7 advisories: front coil spring corroded both sides; front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides; front suspention corrded, and 4 more.

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