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Yellow · Petrol · 2005 · 1,984 cc

LB05 XWDMOT history

LB05 XWD is a yellow petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 8 Jul 2005. Its MOT expired on 3 Apr 2025 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 91,192 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Apr 2025
Mileage
91,192 mi
At MOT on 17 Sept 2025
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,740 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB05 XWD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
8 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
17 Sept 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB05 XWD was last recorded at 91,192 miles on 17 Sept 2025, 8,274 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,918 miles · 4 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
8,274 miles
Average per year
3,740 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 91,192 miles
  • 2024 – 82,918 miles
  • 2023 – 77,856 miles
  • 2022 – 76,303 miles
  • 2021 – 74,101 miles
  • 2019 – 63,188 miles
  • 2018 – 63,049 miles
  • 2017 – 61,542 miles
  • 2016 – 58,758 miles
  • 2015 – 56,246 miles
  • 2014 – 51,931 miles
  • 2011 – 42,850 miles
  • 2009 – 29,750 miles
  • 2008 – 26,747 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail91,192 miles
  • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
  • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MajorFront Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
  • MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • 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))
  • AdvisoryRear window seal damaged

What MOT failures 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 Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 24 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail91,192 miles (+8,274)20 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,192 miles
    Test number
    715359352318
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear window seal damaged

  2. Pass82,918 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    82,918 miles
    Test number
    716806663803
    • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail82,918 miles (+5,062)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,918 miles
    Test number
    533839499290
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass77,856 miles (+1,553)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    77,856 miles
    Test number
    824745306634
    • MinorCentral Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass76,303 miles (+2,202)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    76,303 miles
    Test number
    107603360918

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass74,101 miles (+10,913)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    74,101 miles
    Test number
    219366899191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass63,188 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    63,188 miles
    Test number
    392862082459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail63,188 miles (+139)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,188 miles
    Test number
    422937426533
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass63,049 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    63,049 miles
    Test number
    716802756479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail63,048 miles (+1,506)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,048 miles
    Test number
    705282589200
    • MajorFront Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

  11. Pass61,542 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    61,542 miles
    Test number
    227264906158
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRoof lining insecure

  12. Fail61,542 miles (+2,784)2 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,542 miles
    Test number
    652113849197
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRoof lining insecure

  13. Pass58,758 miles (+42)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    58,758 miles
    Test number
    835499620653
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail58,716 miles (+2,470)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,716 miles
    Test number
    760815335974
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail56,246 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,246 miles
    Test number
    386674075101
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass56,246 miles (+4,315)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    56,246 miles
    Test number
    558114175199
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass51,931 miles (+14)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    51,931 miles
    Test number
    545433354138
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs corroded
    • NoteNearside front wing liner missing

  18. Fail51,917 miles (+9,067)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,917 miles
    Test number
    526683344142
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs corroded
    • NoteNearside front wing liner missing

  19. Pass42,850 miles (+13,100)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2012
    Odometer
    42,850 miles
    Test number
    489887231109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass29,750 miles (+3,003)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    29,750 miles
    Test number
    780518609217
    • NoteNear side wiper blade split

  21. Pass26,747 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    26,747 miles
    Test number
    394236078181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB05 XWD

Does LB05 XWD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB05 XWD expired on 3 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB05 XWD?
The MOT on LB05 XWD expired on 3 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB05 XWD done?
LB05 XWD was recorded at 91,192 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2025, an average of 3,740 miles a year.
Has LB05 XWD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB05 XWD has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LB05 XWD 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 XWD find?
LB05 XWD failed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2025 with 20 major defects, 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an abs fault; battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier; engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction, and 22 more.

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