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Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,595 cc

LA51 YDRMOT history

LA51 YDR is a black petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 1 Feb 2002. Its MOT is valid until 29 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 33 MOT tests, with 86,356 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Mar 2027
Mileage
86,356 mi
At MOT on 30 Mar 2026
MOT tests
33
20 passed · 13 failed
Per year
3,079 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 YDR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Feb 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 YDR was last recorded at 86,356 miles on 30 Mar 2026, 1,451 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,905 miles · 19 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,451 miles
Average per year
3,079 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,356 miles
  • 2025 – 84,905 miles
  • 2024 – 82,840 miles
  • 2023 – 81,372 miles
  • 2022 – 78,796 miles
  • 2021 – 78,793 miles
  • 2019 – 74,414 miles
  • 2018 – 66,032 miles
  • 2017 – 64,320 miles
  • 2016 – 62,554 miles
  • 2015 – 60,050 miles
  • 2014 – 57,003 miles
  • 2013 – 54,009 miles
  • 2012 – 50,193 miles
  • 2011 – 46,800 miles
  • 2010 – 43,922 miles
  • 2009 – 41,192 miles
  • 2008 – 38,957 miles
  • 2007 – 31,821 miles
  • 2006 – 24,712 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,356 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s o/s (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened osf and nsf

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

33 tests since 22 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,356 miles (+1,451)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    86,356 miles
    Test number
    861321551710
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s o/s (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass84,905 miles (+2,065)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    84,905 miles
    Test number
    135322013602
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened osf and nsf (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output osf and nsf (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osf and nsf (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass82,840 miles (+1,468)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    82,840 miles
    Test number
    692998978351
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  4. Pass81,372 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    81,372 miles
    Test number
    665134714571
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened osf and nsf (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both osf and nsf (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  5. Fail81,372 miles (+2,576)2 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,372 miles
    Test number
    441566711777
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure dated 01 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure dated 2000 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened osf and nsf (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both osf and nsf (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  6. Pass78,796 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    78,796 miles
    Test number
    537370504103
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail78,796 miles (+3)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,796 miles
    Test number
    888322468306
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail78,793 miles (+4,379)1 dangerous2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,793 miles
    Test number
    869758161241
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective center hanger detatched (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass74,414 miles (+3)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    74,414 miles
    Test number
    374480029971
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre worn down to legal limit!
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside front tyres wearing inner edges.
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre badly worn inner edge and near to limit!

  10. Fail74,411 miles (+8,379)5 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,411 miles
    Test number
    807686138964
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre worn down to legal limit!
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside front tyres wearing inner edges.
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre badly worn inner edge and near to limit!

  11. Pass66,032 miles (+1,712)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    66,032 miles
    Test number
    975277412862

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass64,320 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    64,320 miles
    Test number
    144474609331
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Fail64,320 miles (+1,766)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,320 miles
    Test number
    575494689436
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryEngine light on
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass62,554 miles (+2,504)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    62,554 miles
    Test number
    704275647105
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn unevenly

  15. Pass60,050 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    60,050 miles
    Test number
    560471899559
    • AdvisoryEngine management light is on
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Fail60,050 miles (+3,047)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,050 miles
    Test number
    977172102732
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light is on
    • AdvisoryO/S Windscreen wiper in poor condition.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  17. Pass57,003 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    57,003 miles
    Test number
    165219884233
    • NoteEngine warning light on.

  18. Fail57,003 miles (+2,994)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,003 miles
    Test number
    815239484277
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • NoteO/S Rear brake binding slightly.

  19. Pass54,009 miles (+3,816)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    54,009 miles
    Test number
    479548383218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass50,193 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    50,193 miles
    Test number
    126512992289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail50,193 miles (+3,393)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,193 miles
    Test number
    435831392228
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

  22. Pass46,800 miles (+2,878)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    46,800 miles
    Test number
    386756781212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass43,922 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    43,922 miles
    Test number
    242203910373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail43,922 miles (+2,730)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,922 miles
    Test number
    294833310366
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  25. Pass41,192 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    41,192 miles
    Test number
    402531329467
    • NoteEngine warning light on

  26. Fail41,192 miles (+2,235)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,192 miles
    Test number
    562431029312
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteEngine warning light on

  27. Pass38,957 miles (+3,687)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    38,957 miles
    Test number
    581902118346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail35,270 miles3 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,270 miles
    Test number
    652973698029
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracking on side walls

  29. Pass35,270 miles (+3,449)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    35,270 miles
    Test number
    921733798034
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracking on side walls

  30. Pass31,821 miles (+112)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    31,821 miles
    Test number
    961302007109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail31,709 miles (+6,997)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,709 miles
    Test number
    874642797039
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  32. Pass24,712 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    24,712 miles
    Test number
    550358686019
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  33. Fail24,712 miles4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,712 miles
    Test number
    140871086492
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LA51 YDR

Does LA51 YDR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA51 YDR is valid until 29 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA51 YDR?
The MOT on LA51 YDR is valid until 29 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA51 YDR done?
LA51 YDR was recorded at 86,356 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2026, an average of 3,079 miles a year.
Has LA51 YDR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 YDR has failed 13 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on LA51 YDR 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 YDR find?
LA51 YDR passed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s o/s.

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