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Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

LB05 FAOMOT history

LB05 FAO is a blue diesel Volkswagen Beetle first used on 8 Jun 2005. Its MOT expired on 19 Aug 2026 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 143,379 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Aug 2026
Mileage
143,379 mi
At MOT on 20 Aug 2025
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,124 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 FAO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
8 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 FAO was last recorded at 143,379 miles on 20 Aug 2025, 55 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,324 miles · 12 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
55 miles
Average per year
7,124 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 143,379 miles
  • 2024 – 140,927 miles
  • 2022 – 134,114 miles
  • 2021 – 129,228 miles
  • 2020 – 125,451 miles
  • 2019 – 117,398 miles
  • 2018 – 107,623 miles
  • 2017 – 95,837 miles
  • 2016 – 84,103 miles
  • 2015 – 74,039 miles
  • 2014 – 63,762 miles
  • 2013 – 52,481 miles
  • 2011 – 36,892 miles
  • 2010 – 30,312 miles
  • 2009 – 25,976 miles
  • 2008 – 20,770 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,379 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 4 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,379 miles (+55)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    143,379 miles
    Test number
    613409444003
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail143,324 miles (+2,397)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,324 miles
    Test number
    897043628115
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass140,927 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    140,927 miles
    Test number
    744576006706

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail140,927 miles (+6,813)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,927 miles
    Test number
    648879773681
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass134,114 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    134,114 miles
    Test number
    473278687785

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail134,114 miles (+4,886)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,114 miles
    Test number
    437637495776
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass129,228 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    129,228 miles
    Test number
    206365694593
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside park brake poor
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail129,228 miles (+3,777)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,228 miles
    Test number
    447847132567
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside park brake poor
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass125,451 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    125,451 miles
    Test number
    617873279123
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake slightly low effort

  10. Fail125,451 miles (+8,053)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,451 miles
    Test number
    697801957206
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake slightly low effort

  11. Pass117,398 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    117,398 miles
    Test number
    113211419306
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail117,398 miles (+9,775)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,398 miles
    Test number
    355640954056
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass107,623 miles (+11,786)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    107,623 miles
    Test number
    292904338109
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass95,837 miles (+11,734)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    95,837 miles
    Test number
    125030554720

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass84,103 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2017
    Odometer
    84,103 miles
    Test number
    579379068129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail84,103 miles (+10,064)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,103 miles
    Test number
    542085707707
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass74,039 miles (+10,277)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2016
    Odometer
    74,039 miles
    Test number
    419230415148
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  18. Pass63,762 miles (+11,281)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2015
    Odometer
    63,762 miles
    Test number
    967937124101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass52,481 miles (+15,589)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    52,481 miles
    Test number
    339233593055
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass36,892 miles (+6,580)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    36,892 miles
    Test number
    489230201371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass30,312 miles (+4,336)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    30,312 miles
    Test number
    312722580442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass25,976 miles (+5,206)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    25,976 miles
    Test number
    390793429408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass20,770 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    20,770 miles
    Test number
    600896858178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB05 FAO

Does LB05 FAO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB05 FAO expired on 19 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB05 FAO?
The MOT on LB05 FAO expired on 19 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB05 FAO done?
LB05 FAO was recorded at 143,379 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2025, an average of 7,124 miles a year.
Has LB05 FAO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 FAO has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LB05 FAO 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 FAO find?
LB05 FAO passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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