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Red · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

LB05 NYHMOT history

LB05 NYH is a red diesel Volkswagen Beetle first used on 22 Jun 2005. Its MOT expired on 15 Jun 2026 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 119,278 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Jun 2026
Mileage
119,278 mi
At MOT on 30 May 2025
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,428 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 NYH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
22 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
30 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 NYH was last recorded at 119,278 miles on 30 May 2025, 8,130 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,148 miles · 31 May 2024
Between the last two tests
8,130 miles
Average per year
5,428 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 119,278 miles
  • 2024 – 111,148 miles
  • 2023 – 110,471 miles
  • 2021 – 109,990 miles
  • 2019 – 108,487 miles
  • 2018 – 101,187 miles
  • 2017 – 92,766 miles
  • 2016 – 84,652 miles
  • 2015 – 76,253 miles
  • 2014 – 66,675 miles
  • 2013 – 59,424 miles
  • 2012 – 53,539 miles
  • 2011 – 47,060 miles
  • 2010 – 39,640 miles
  • 2009 – 30,272 miles
  • 2008 – 27,047 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,278 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner sill corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner sill corroded

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.

  • Rear silencer outer skin corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2019

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Incooler hose leaking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 2 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,278 miles (+8,130)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    119,278 miles
    Test number
    386422215634
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner sill corroded

  2. Pass111,148 miles (+677)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    111,148 miles
    Test number
    837532467539

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass110,471 miles (+481)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    110,471 miles
    Test number
    859332937513

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass109,990 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    109,990 miles
    Test number
    509485417993
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIncooler hose leaking

  5. Fail109,986 miles (+1,499)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,986 miles
    Test number
    708790580527
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIncooler hose leaking

  6. Pass108,487 miles (+7,300)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    108,487 miles
    Test number
    423202662834
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer outer skin corroded

  7. Pass101,187 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    101,187 miles
    Test number
    386306663911
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded
    • AdvisorySlight resistance on both rear brakes, but no binding found on rolling road brake test

  8. Fail101,183 miles (+8,417)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,183 miles
    Test number
    303716195254
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded
    • AdvisorySlight resistance on both rear brakes, but no binding found on rolling road brake test

  9. Pass92,766 miles (+8,114)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    92,766 miles
    Test number
    281275219258
    • AdvisoryN/s front tyre low on tread
    • AdvisoryO/s front seatbelt slow to retract
    • AdvisoryRear silencer outer skin corroded

  10. Pass84,652 miles (+331)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    84,652 miles
    Test number
    242903190413
    • AdvisoryDrivers seat belt slightly deteriated
    • AdvisoryElectric windows not working and n/s half open
    • AdvisoryRear silencer outer skin corroded

  11. Fail84,321 miles (+8,068)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,321 miles
    Test number
    592607930449
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryDrivers seat belt slightly deteriated
    • AdvisoryElectric windows not working and n/s half open
    • AdvisoryRear silencer outer skin corroded

  12. Pass76,253 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    76,253 miles
    Test number
    327620635079
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail76,253 miles (+9,578)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,253 miles
    Test number
    926440635001
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass66,675 miles (+7,251)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    66,675 miles
    Test number
    589254624058
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer corroded

  15. Fail59,424 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,424 miles
    Test number
    148333123019
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  16. Pass59,424 miles (+5,885)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    59,424 miles
    Test number
    365373423051
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  17. Pass53,539 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    53,539 miles
    Test number
    397390532067
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

  18. Fail53,536 miles (+6,476)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,536 miles
    Test number
    107160232033
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

  19. Pass47,060 miles (+7,420)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    47,060 miles
    Test number
    168598911026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass39,640 miles (+9,368)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    39,640 miles
    Test number
    191368020082
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass30,272 miles (+3,225)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    30,272 miles
    Test number
    924824239098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass27,047 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    27,047 miles
    Test number
    100374658150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB05 NYH

Does LB05 NYH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB05 NYH expired on 15 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB05 NYH?
The MOT on LB05 NYH expired on 15 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB05 NYH done?
LB05 NYH was recorded at 119,278 miles at its MOT on 30 May 2025, an average of 5,428 miles a year.
Has LB05 NYH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 NYH has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on LB05 NYH 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 NYH find?
LB05 NYH passed its latest MOT on 30 May 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear inner sill corroded; offside rear inner sill corroded.

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