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Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,984 cc

LB05 NZJMOT history

LB05 NZJ is a silver petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 16 Jun 2005. Its MOT expired on 17 Mar 2025 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 70,743 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Mar 2025
Mileage
70,743 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2024
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,755 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 NZJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
16 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 NZJ was last recorded at 70,743 miles on 18 Mar 2024, 475 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,268 miles · 7 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
475 miles
Average per year
2,755 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 70,743 miles
  • 2022 – 70,268 miles
  • 2021 – 69,137 miles
  • 2020 – 68,119 miles
  • 2019 – 66,491 miles
  • 2018 – 65,017 miles
  • 2017 – 63,725 miles
  • 2016 – 61,911 miles
  • 2015 – 59,720 miles
  • 2014 – 57,020 miles
  • 2013 – 53,949 miles
  • 2012 – 50,168 miles
  • 2011 – 46,874 miles
  • 2010 – 38,049 miles
  • 2008 – 28,572 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,743 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

20 tests since 26 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,743 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    70,743 miles
    Test number
    182022946284
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail70,742 miles (+474)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,742 miles
    Test number
    490261629656
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass70,268 miles (+1,131)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    70,268 miles
    Test number
    839049831351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass69,137 miles (+1,018)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    69,137 miles
    Test number
    613724020748

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass68,119 miles (+1,628)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    68,119 miles
    Test number
    213884976095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass66,491 miles (+1,474)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    66,491 miles
    Test number
    510711618286
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  7. Pass65,017 miles (+1,292)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    65,017 miles
    Test number
    313954283046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass63,725 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    63,725 miles
    Test number
    734056103764

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail63,721 miles (+1,810)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,721 miles
    Test number
    504449191010
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

  10. Pass61,911 miles (+2,191)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    61,911 miles
    Test number
    791377341868

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass59,720 miles (+2,700)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    59,720 miles
    Test number
    130849597802

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass57,020 miles (+3,071)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    57,020 miles
    Test number
    877526844359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass53,949 miles (+3,781)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    53,949 miles
    Test number
    307974323323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass50,168 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    50,168 miles
    Test number
    225276822385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail50,168 miles (+3,294)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,168 miles
    Test number
    585516622325
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  16. Pass46,874 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    46,874 miles
    Test number
    709662451266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail46,874 miles (+8,825)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,874 miles
    Test number
    649932551273
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  18. Pass38,049 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    38,049 miles
    Test number
    151347660087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail38,049 miles (+9,477)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,049 miles
    Test number
    524014360027
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

  20. Pass28,572 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    28,572 miles
    Test number
    390351238378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB05 NZJ

Does LB05 NZJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB05 NZJ expired on 17 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB05 NZJ?
The MOT on LB05 NZJ expired on 17 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB05 NZJ done?
LB05 NZJ was recorded at 70,743 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2024, an average of 2,755 miles a year.
Has LB05 NZJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 NZJ has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LB05 NZJ 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 NZJ find?
LB05 NZJ passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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