Volkswagen Beetle
Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc
LB05 BAMMOT history
LB05 BAM is a grey diesel Volkswagen Beetle first used on 23 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 12 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 94,234 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 94,234 mi
- At MOT on 9 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 19 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 3,679 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB05 BAM
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Beetle
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 23 May 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB05 BAM was last recorded at 94,234 miles on 9 Mar 2026, 1,323 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 92,911 miles · 13 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,323 miles
- Average per year
- 3,679 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 94,234 miles
- 2025 – 92,911 miles
- 2024 – 92,378 miles
- 2023 – 92,001 miles
- 2022 – 91,217 miles
- 2021 – 90,682 miles
- 2020 – 89,638 miles
- 2019 – 88,307 miles
- 2018 – 87,450 miles
- 2017 – 86,203 miles
- 2016 – 82,527 miles
- 2015 – 70,653 miles
- 2014 – 70,618 miles
- 2013 – 60,994 miles
- 2012 – 54,857 miles
- 2011 – 48,730 miles
- 2010 – 43,777 miles
- 2009 – 36,865 miles
- 2008 – 28,477 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass94,234 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015
Vehicle in nice condition
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Full MOT history
23 tests since 24 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass94,234 miles (+1,323)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 94,234 miles
- Test number
- 643475508215
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,911 miles (+533)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 92,911 miles
- Test number
- 414874188517
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,378 miles (+377)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 92,378 miles
- Test number
- 171155519777
- AdvisoryVehicle in nice condition
Pass92,001 miles (+784)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 92,001 miles
- Test number
- 282795089972
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,217 miles (+535)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 91,217 miles
- Test number
- 599328667175
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,682 miles (+1,044)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 90,682 miles
- Test number
- 224165054162
- AdvisoryVehicle in nice condition
Pass89,638 miles (+1,331)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 89,638 miles
- Test number
- 747076972160
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,307 miles (+857)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 88,307 miles
- Test number
- 962196938722
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,450 miles (+1,247)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 87,450 miles
- Test number
- 582876754857
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,203 miles (+3,676)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 86,203 miles
- Test number
- 422592177232
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,527 miles (+11,874)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 82,527 miles
- Test number
- 137246040726
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside front tyre wearing on inner edge
Pass70,653 miles2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 70,653 miles
- Test number
- 698406155037
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail70,653 miles (+35)2 failures4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,653 miles
- Test number
- 338695855053
- FailureNearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
- AdvisoryRear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass70,618 miles (+9,624)4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 70,618 miles
- Test number
- 768173504306
- AdvisoryFront Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
- AdvisoryRear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass60,994 miles1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 60,994 miles
- Test number
- 437427603123
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail60,994 miles (+6,137)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,994 miles
- Test number
- 518855503178
- FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail54,857 miles2 repaired3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,857 miles
- Test number
- 615797302116
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteBonnect lever coming off when pulling it
Pass54,857 miles (+6,127)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 54,857 miles
- Test number
- 657557002171
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteBonnect lever coming off when pulling it
Pass48,730 miles (+4,953)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 48,730 miles
- Test number
- 379440591033
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,777 miles (+6,912)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 43,777 miles
- Test number
- 970547990037
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,865 miles (+8,388)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 36,865 miles
- Test number
- 654066909175
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,477 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2009
- Odometer
- 28,477 miles
- Test number
- 292945918489
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail28,477 miles2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 28,477 miles
- Test number
- 541115018185
- FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Questions about LB05 BAM
- Does LB05 BAM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB05 BAM is valid until 12 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB05 BAM?
- The MOT on LB05 BAM is valid until 12 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB05 BAM done?
- LB05 BAM was recorded at 94,234 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2026, an average of 3,679 miles a year.
- Has LB05 BAM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB05 BAM has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2015.
- Has the mileage on LB05 BAM 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 LB05 BAM find?
- LB05 BAM passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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