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Volkswagen Beetle

Silver · Petrol · 2010 · 1,390 cc

LB05 TARMOT history

LB05 TAR is a silver petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 24 Dec 2010. Its MOT is valid until 27 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 81,916 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Aug 2027
Mileage
81,916 mi
At MOT on 28 Aug 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,224 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 TAR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
24 Dec 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 TAR was last recorded at 81,916 miles on 28 Aug 2026, 23 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,893 miles · 25 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
23 miles
Average per year
4,224 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,916 miles
  • 2025 – 77,987 miles
  • 2024 – 77,388 miles
  • 2023 – 76,444 miles
  • 2022 – 75,733 miles
  • 2021 – 75,094 miles
  • 2020 – 74,107 miles
  • 2019 – 70,416 miles
  • 2018 – 65,387 miles
  • 2017 – 60,825 miles
  • 2016 – 53,425 miles
  • 2015 – 43,346 miles
  • 2014 – 30,107 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,916 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 23 May 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,916 miles (+23)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    81,916 miles
    Test number
    716688844477
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail81,893 miles (+3,906)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,893 miles
    Test number
    593431387782
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass77,987 miles (+599)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    77,987 miles
    Test number
    927732584168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass77,388 miles (+944)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    77,388 miles
    Test number
    295147875189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass76,444 miles (+711)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    76,444 miles
    Test number
    802291857510
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass75,733 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    75,733 miles
    Test number
    818268958405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail75,730 miles (+636)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,730 miles
    Test number
    863747042582
    • MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength underside of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength underside of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass75,094 miles (+987)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    75,094 miles
    Test number
    646194907934

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass74,107 miles (+3,691)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    74,107 miles
    Test number
    715572647893
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass70,416 miles (+5,029)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    70,416 miles
    Test number
    188069422776

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass65,387 miles (+4,562)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    65,387 miles
    Test number
    136011375007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass60,825 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    60,825 miles
    Test number
    923642252498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail60,825 miles (+7,400)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,825 miles
    Test number
    985854441675
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  14. Pass53,425 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    53,425 miles
    Test number
    125616392799

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail53,425 miles (+10,079)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,425 miles
    Test number
    393321606629
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • 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)

  16. Pass43,346 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2016
    Odometer
    43,346 miles
    Test number
    686382145142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail43,346 miles (+13,239)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,346 miles
    Test number
    315042145159
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass30,107 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2015
    Odometer
    30,107 miles
    Test number
    337543944145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB05 TAR

Does LB05 TAR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB05 TAR is valid until 27 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB05 TAR?
The MOT on LB05 TAR is valid until 27 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB05 TAR done?
LB05 TAR was recorded at 81,916 miles at its MOT on 28 Aug 2026, an average of 4,224 miles a year.
Has LB05 TAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 TAR has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LB05 TAR 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 TAR find?
LB05 TAR passed its latest MOT on 28 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; offside vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill; oil leak, but not excessive.

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