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Volkswagen Beetle

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,984 cc

LB05 FHMMOT history

LB05 FHM is a blue petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 3 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 24 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 110,666 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Apr 2027
Mileage
110,666 mi
At MOT on 25 Apr 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,041 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 FHM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
3 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 FHM was last recorded at 110,666 miles on 25 Apr 2026, 135 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
110,531 miles · 24 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
135 miles
Average per year
5,041 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 110,666 miles
  • 2024 – 110,531 miles
  • 2023 – 110,228 miles
  • 2022 – 108,403 miles
  • 2021 – 105,854 miles
  • 2020 – 102,130 miles
  • 2019 – 98,055 miles
  • 2018 – 96,094 miles
  • 2017 – 91,005 miles
  • 2016 – 87,804 miles
  • 2015 – 81,526 miles
  • 2013 – 76,321 miles
  • 2012 – 69,639 miles
  • 2011 – 58,891 miles
  • 2010 – 35,601 miles
  • 2008 – 20,962 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,666 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 8 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,666 miles (+135)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    110,666 miles
    Test number
    704345446234
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass110,531 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    110,531 miles
    Test number
    864364865347
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail110,531 miles (+303)2 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,531 miles
    Test number
    580249046828
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass110,228 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    110,228 miles
    Test number
    822253970758
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))

  5. Fail110,228 miles (+1,825)1 dangerous3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,228 miles
    Test number
    446639436058
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))

  6. Pass108,403 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    108,403 miles
    Test number
    377662794050
    • MinorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swelling under covering (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swelling under covering (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to soft rubber (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swelling under covering (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))

  7. Fail108,403 miles (+2,549)1 dangerous1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,403 miles
    Test number
    508065647467
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swelling under covering (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swelling under covering (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to soft rubber (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swelling under covering (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))

  8. Pass105,854 miles (+3,724)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    105,854 miles
    Test number
    982806624146
    • MinorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swelling under covering (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swelling under covering (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass102,130 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    102,130 miles
    Test number
    147641277094
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Fail102,130 miles (+4,075)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,130 miles
    Test number
    888129977869
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass98,055 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    98,055 miles
    Test number
    245932960411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail98,055 miles (+1,961)1 dangerous2 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,055 miles
    Test number
    158221071010
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  13. Pass96,094 miles (+5,089)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    96,094 miles
    Test number
    471822983008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass91,005 miles (+3,201)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    91,005 miles
    Test number
    505132697972

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass87,804 miles (+2,283)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    87,804 miles
    Test number
    632303563007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass85,521 miles (+3,995)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    85,521 miles
    Test number
    850421256937
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOff and near side front brake discs show wear/corrosion.
    • AdvisoryService brake pedal shows travel.

  17. Pass81,526 miles (+5,205)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    81,526 miles
    Test number
    665953805010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass76,321 miles (+6,682)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    76,321 miles
    Test number
    498186443375
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Pass69,639 miles (+10,748)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    69,639 miles
    Test number
    736724752368
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass58,891 miles (+12,970)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    58,891 miles
    Test number
    546379541303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass45,921 miles (+10,320)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    45,921 miles
    Test number
    817786601095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass35,601 miles (+14,639)7 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    35,601 miles
    Test number
    894182800019
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth front tyres perished
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished
    • NoteSlight oil weep at the offside of the gearbox

  23. Pass20,962 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    20,962 miles
    Test number
    981310698164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB05 FHM

Does LB05 FHM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB05 FHM is valid until 24 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB05 FHM?
The MOT on LB05 FHM is valid until 24 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB05 FHM done?
LB05 FHM was recorded at 110,666 miles at its MOT on 25 Apr 2026, an average of 5,041 miles a year.
Has LB05 FHM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 FHM has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LB05 FHM 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 FHM find?
LB05 FHM passed its latest MOT on 25 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side; offside rear coil spring corroded; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side.

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