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Volkswagen Beetle

Blue · Petrol · 2009 · 1,596 cc

LB02 EMBMOT history

LB02 EMB is a blue petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 6 Feb 2009. Its MOT is valid until 5 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 68,882 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Feb 2027
Mileage
68,882 mi
At MOT on 6 Feb 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,559 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB02 EMB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
6 Feb 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB02 EMB was last recorded at 68,882 miles on 6 Feb 2026, 3,284 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,598 miles · 2 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,284 miles
Average per year
3,559 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 68,882 miles
  • 2025 – 65,598 miles
  • 2024 – 63,473 miles
  • 2023 – 60,292 miles
  • 2022 – 58,645 miles
  • 2021 – 56,480 miles
  • 2020 – 54,814 miles
  • 2019 – 52,988 miles
  • 2018 – 49,859 miles
  • 2017 – 46,823 miles
  • 2016 – 43,278 miles
  • 2014 – 43,021 miles
  • 2013 – 29,934 miles
  • 2012 – 19,064 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,882 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 7 Feb 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,882 miles (+3,284)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    68,882 miles
    Test number
    875340529119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass65,598 miles (+2,125)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    65,598 miles
    Test number
    485149892172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass63,473 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    63,473 miles
    Test number
    759475099214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail63,438 miles (+3,146)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,438 miles
    Test number
    583504018718
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass60,292 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    60,292 miles
    Test number
    388663250481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail60,281 miles (+1,636)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,281 miles
    Test number
    109505100434
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass58,645 miles (+2,165)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    58,645 miles
    Test number
    519052466301
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass56,480 miles (+1,666)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    56,480 miles
    Test number
    756703736709
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside numberplate lamp light output dim

  9. Pass54,814 miles (+1,826)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    54,814 miles
    Test number
    842732781707

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass52,988 miles (+3,129)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    52,988 miles
    Test number
    580014144155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass49,859 miles (+3,036)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    49,859 miles
    Test number
    445399314716

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass46,823 miles (+3,545)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    46,823 miles
    Test number
    131017784286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass43,278 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    43,278 miles
    Test number
    558244044574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail43,278 miles (+257)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,278 miles
    Test number
    418705427794
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Fuel system component leaking Fuel Filter has a slight leak (7.2.3)

  15. Pass43,021 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    43,021 miles
    Test number
    276121304372
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  16. Fail43,021 miles (+4,306)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,021 miles
    Test number
    328690004396
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  17. Pass38,715 miles (+8,781)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    38,715 miles
    Test number
    438948034056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail29,934 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,934 miles
    Test number
    428255433077
    • Repaired at testNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  19. Pass29,934 miles (+10,870)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    29,934 miles
    Test number
    819455433035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass19,064 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    19,064 miles
    Test number
    187908032437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB02 EMB

Does LB02 EMB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB02 EMB is valid until 5 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB02 EMB?
The MOT on LB02 EMB is valid until 5 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB02 EMB done?
LB02 EMB was recorded at 68,882 miles at its MOT on 6 Feb 2026, an average of 3,559 miles a year.
Has LB02 EMB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB02 EMB has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LB02 EMB 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 LB02 EMB find?
LB02 EMB passed its latest MOT on 6 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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