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Black · Petrol · 2007 · 1,596 cc

LB07 JBBMOT history

LB07 JBB is a black petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 24 Mar 2007. Its MOT expired on 31 Mar 2024 and it has passed 13 of 22 MOT tests, with 129,055 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Apr 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 31 Mar 2024
Mileage
129,055 mi
At MOT on 5 Apr 2024
MOT tests
22
13 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,060 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB07 JBB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
24 Mar 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
5 Apr 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB07 JBB was last recorded at 129,055 miles on 5 Apr 2024, 5,533 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,522 miles · 27 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
5,533 miles
Average per year
7,060 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 129,055 miles
  • 2023 – 123,522 miles
  • 2022 – 112,282 miles
  • 2021 – 96,125 miles
  • 2020 – 86,186 miles
  • 2019 – 76,251 miles
  • 2018 – 70,049 miles
  • 2017 – 67,030 miles
  • 2015 – 64,060 miles
  • 2014 – 55,729 miles
  • 2013 – 52,841 miles
  • 2012 – 50,700 miles
  • 2011 – 43,226 miles
  • 2010 – 29,528 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail129,055 miles
  • MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
  • MajorOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 1 Mar 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail129,055 miles (+5,533)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,055 miles
    Test number
    488305169677
    • MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass123,522 miles (+11,240)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    123,522 miles
    Test number
    969578815028
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass112,282 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    112,282 miles
    Test number
    698495989845
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail112,282 miles (+16,157)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,282 miles
    Test number
    584590546002
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass96,125 miles (+9,939)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    96,125 miles
    Test number
    142867442574
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass86,186 miles (+9,935)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    86,186 miles
    Test number
    314683573521
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  7. Pass76,251 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    76,251 miles
    Test number
    537854103547
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  8. Fail76,251 miles (+6,202)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,251 miles
    Test number
    989007686135
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  9. Pass70,049 miles (+3,019)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    70,049 miles
    Test number
    230371825188
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear both tires sidewall are cracked

  10. Pass67,030 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    67,030 miles
    Test number
    192961972639

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail67,029 miles (+2,969)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,029 miles
    Test number
    885508711306
    • FailureNearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass64,060 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    64,060 miles
    Test number
    640796412692

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail64,060 miles (+8,331)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,060 miles
    Test number
    523443388198
    • FailureCentre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  14. Pass55,729 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    55,729 miles
    Test number
    147518484189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail55,729 miles (+2,888)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,729 miles
    Test number
    308868884199
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  16. Pass52,841 miles (+2,141)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    52,841 miles
    Test number
    108394473070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass50,700 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    50,700 miles
    Test number
    639443792027
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  18. Fail50,700 miles (+7,474)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,700 miles
    Test number
    629470992037
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  19. Pass43,226 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    43,226 miles
    Test number
    118009761461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail43,226 miles (+13,698)4 dangerous2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,226 miles
    Test number
    628899361024
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront pads 80% worn
    • NoteFront wipers worn

  21. Pass29,528 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    29,528 miles
    Test number
    123250260081
    • NoteO/s/f & n/s/f bottom ball joint boots split

  22. Fail29,528 miles2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,528 miles
    Test number
    914100960024
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteO/s/f & n/s/f bottom ball joint boots split

Questions about LB07 JBB

Does LB07 JBB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB07 JBB expired on 31 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB07 JBB?
The MOT on LB07 JBB expired on 31 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB07 JBB done?
LB07 JBB was recorded at 129,055 miles at its MOT on 5 Apr 2024, an average of 7,060 miles a year.
Has LB07 JBB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB07 JBB has failed 9 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on LB07 JBB 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 LB07 JBB find?
LB07 JBB failed its latest MOT on 5 Apr 2024 with 2 major defects and 3 advisories: exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration; offside front inner tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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