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Volkswagen Beetle

White · Petrol · 2006 · 1,596 cc

LA55 DYTMOT history

LA55 DYT is a white petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 28 Jan 2006. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 33,660 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jan 2027
Mileage
33,660 mi
At MOT on 20 Jan 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,514 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA55 DYT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
28 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA55 DYT was last recorded at 33,660 miles on 20 Jan 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
33,656 miles · 15 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
1,514 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 33,660 miles
  • 2025 – 33,537 miles
  • 2024 – 33,068 miles
  • 2023 – 32,541 miles
  • 2022 – 29,433 miles
  • 2021 – 27,260 miles
  • 2020 – 25,445 miles
  • 2019 – 24,220 miles
  • 2018 – 23,517 miles
  • 2017 – 22,988 miles
  • 2016 – 21,498 miles
  • 2015 – 20,525 miles
  • 2014 – 19,570 miles
  • 2013 – 18,173 miles
  • 2012 – 15,713 miles
  • 2011 – 13,216 miles
  • 2010 – 10,349 miles
  • 2009 – 7,925 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass33,660 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 22 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass33,660 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    33,660 miles
    Test number
    381638857612

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail33,656 miles (+119)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,656 miles
    Test number
    443602900415
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass33,537 miles (+469)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    33,537 miles
    Test number
    690629751979

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass33,068 miles (+527)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    33,068 miles
    Test number
    531757901350
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  5. Pass32,541 miles (+3,108)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    32,541 miles
    Test number
    658520172123
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass29,433 miles (+2,173)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    29,433 miles
    Test number
    881759123334
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass27,260 miles (+1,815)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    27,260 miles
    Test number
    692998015027
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass25,445 miles (+1,225)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    25,445 miles
    Test number
    938094283585
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront both brake disc is corded.

  9. Pass24,220 miles (+703)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    24,220 miles
    Test number
    874325848702

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass23,517 miles (+529)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    23,517 miles
    Test number
    712061960833

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass22,988 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    22,988 miles
    Test number
    708221723880

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail22,988 miles (+1,490)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,988 miles
    Test number
    265151284365
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre sidewall perishing

  13. Pass21,498 miles (+973)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    21,498 miles
    Test number
    853028425467
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres, and NSR tyre have heavy cracking to tyre covers.

  14. Pass20,525 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    20,525 miles
    Test number
    445522425049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail20,525 miles (+955)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,525 miles
    Test number
    919510625077
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteN/S/F and O/S/F O/S/R tyres are worn and cracking to outer side walls

  16. Fail19,570 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,570 miles
    Test number
    168211624090
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  17. Pass19,570 miles (+1,397)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    19,570 miles
    Test number
    657451724010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass18,173 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    18,173 miles
    Test number
    106047513029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail18,173 miles (+2,460)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,173 miles
    Test number
    807596313079
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  20. Pass15,713 miles (+2,497)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    15,713 miles
    Test number
    679727312097
    • NoteAll tyre's perishing/cracking on sidewalls
    • NoteFront number plate slightly damaged

  21. Pass13,216 miles (+2,867)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    13,216 miles
    Test number
    125134911005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass10,349 miles (+2,424)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    10,349 miles
    Test number
    722160220057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass7,925 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    7,925 miles
    Test number
    810652029090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA55 DYT

Does LA55 DYT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA55 DYT is valid until 28 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA55 DYT?
The MOT on LA55 DYT is valid until 28 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA55 DYT done?
LA55 DYT was recorded at 33,660 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2026, an average of 1,514 miles a year.
Has LA55 DYT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA55 DYT has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LA55 DYT 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 LA55 DYT find?
LA55 DYT passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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