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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,596 cc

LB05 VFHMOT history

LB05 VFH is a black petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 28 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 21 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 20 MOT tests, with 64,227 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Mar 2027
Mileage
64,227 mi
At MOT on 16 Mar 2026
MOT tests
20
19 passed · 1 failed
Per year
2,455 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 VFH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
28 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB05 VFH was last recorded at 64,227 miles on 16 Mar 2026, 1,651 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
62,576 miles · 12 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,651 miles
Average per year
2,455 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 64,227 miles
  • 2025 – 62,576 miles
  • 2024 – 61,143 miles
  • 2023 – 60,143 miles
  • 2022 – 59,177 miles
  • 2021 – 57,521 miles
  • 2020 – 55,819 miles
  • 2019 – 52,517 miles
  • 2018 – 49,338 miles
  • 2017 – 48,426 miles
  • 2016 – 47,689 miles
  • 2015 – 46,151 miles
  • 2014 – 44,775 miles
  • 2013 – 41,421 miles
  • 2012 – 37,127 miles
  • 2011 – 33,176 miles
  • 2010 – 29,679 miles
  • 2009 – 25,304 miles
  • 2008 – 20,650 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass64,227 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

20 tests since 16 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass64,227 miles (+1,651)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    64,227 miles
    Test number
    206053123574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass62,576 miles (+1,433)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    62,576 miles
    Test number
    165597748455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass61,143 miles (+1,000)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    61,143 miles
    Test number
    706272493729
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass60,143 miles (+966)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    60,143 miles
    Test number
    112170166542
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass59,177 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    59,177 miles
    Test number
    239077855770
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail59,175 miles (+1,654)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,175 miles
    Test number
    960850952352
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass57,521 miles (+1,702)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    57,521 miles
    Test number
    255937719710

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass55,819 miles (+3,302)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    55,819 miles
    Test number
    367528986947
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  9. Pass52,517 miles (+3,179)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    52,517 miles
    Test number
    955956759949

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass49,338 miles (+912)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    49,338 miles
    Test number
    399680291999
    • AdvisoryCentral Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront top mounts slight play
    • AdvisoryFront wishbone bushes deteriated

  11. Pass48,426 miles (+737)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    48,426 miles
    Test number
    599179666147
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass47,689 miles (+1,538)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    47,689 miles
    Test number
    789648986522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass46,151 miles (+1,376)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    46,151 miles
    Test number
    136504675193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass44,775 miles (+3,354)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    44,775 miles
    Test number
    986900864114
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass41,421 miles (+4,294)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    41,421 miles
    Test number
    417439163170
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass37,127 miles (+3,951)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    37,127 miles
    Test number
    236408462443
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass33,176 miles (+3,497)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    33,176 miles
    Test number
    365711081109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass29,679 miles (+4,375)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    29,679 miles
    Test number
    224630070145
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Pass25,304 miles (+4,654)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    25,304 miles
    Test number
    444489359107
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass20,650 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    20,650 miles
    Test number
    500578068115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB05 VFH

Does LB05 VFH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB05 VFH is valid until 21 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB05 VFH?
The MOT on LB05 VFH is valid until 21 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB05 VFH done?
LB05 VFH was recorded at 64,227 miles at its MOT on 16 Mar 2026, an average of 2,455 miles a year.
Has LB05 VFH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 VFH has failed 1 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on LB05 VFH 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 VFH find?
LB05 VFH passed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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