Volkswagen Beetle
Black · Petrol · 2007 · 1,984 cc
LB07 YKVMOT history
LB07 YKV is a black petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 4 Jul 2007. Its MOT expired on 10 Mar 2025 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 96,423 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 10 Mar 2025
- Mileage
- 96,423 mi
- At MOT on 11 Mar 2024
- MOT tests
- 19
- 13 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 5,899 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB07 YKV
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Beetle
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,984 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 4 Jul 2007
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 10 Mar 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Mar 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB07 YKV was last recorded at 96,423 miles on 11 Mar 2024, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 96,420 miles · 6 Mar 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 3 miles
- Average per year
- 5,899 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 96,423 miles
- 2023 – 91,208 miles
- 2021 – 90,724 miles
- 2020 – 81,647 miles
- 2019 – 80,979 miles
- 2018 – 76,611 miles
- 2016 – 68,026 miles
- 2015 – 64,928 miles
- 2014 – 64,516 miles
- 2013 – 52,386 miles
- 2012 – 32,667 miles
- 2010 – 16,399 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass96,423 miles
- AdvisoryCoolant leakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test Mirror hangersRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play Rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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.
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Coolant leak Radiator
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Full MOT history
19 tests since 17 Aug 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass96,423 miles (+3)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 96,423 miles
- Test number
- 162767149977
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test Mirror hangers
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play Rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail96,420 miles (+5,212)3 dangerous9 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,420 miles
- Test number
- 461083096674
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective Seal split (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test Mirror hangers
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play Rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass91,208 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 91,208 miles
- Test number
- 352611120865
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail91,208 miles (+111)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,208 miles
- Test number
- 128641311649
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail91,097 miles (+373)2 dangerous4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,097 miles
- Test number
- 119245215530
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BLADE TORN (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect CONDENSATION IN LAMP (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BLADE TORN (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFUEL FLAP MISSING,,205/55/16 X 4,,16 YR OLD/MILES ETC ETC,,
- AdvisoryOSF INNER WING PLASTIC GAURD INSECURE..OSF T/S/MOUNT LIFT/WEAR-PODOT-MONITOR,,NSR O/SILL HSC,,,
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass90,724 miles (+1)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 90,724 miles
- Test number
- 190460733937
- AdvisoryCoolant leak Radiator
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail90,723 miles (+2,120)5 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,723 miles
- Test number
- 266345466989
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak Radiator
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass88,603 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 88,603 miles
- Test number
- 204696071245
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail88,603 miles (+6,956)2 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,603 miles
- Test number
- 405203163811
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass81,647 miles (+668)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 81,647 miles
- Test number
- 855001171149
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very slight
Pass80,979 miles (+4,368)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 80,979 miles
- Test number
- 801560312369
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,611 miles (+8,585)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 76,611 miles
- Test number
- 726407811314
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,026 miles (+3,098)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 68,026 miles
- Test number
- 825598649897
- AdvisoryWipers smearing screen
Pass64,928 miles (+11)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 64,928 miles
- Test number
- 980074258760
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
Fail64,917 miles (+401)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,917 miles
- Test number
- 954180254851
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
Pass64,516 miles (+12,130)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 64,516 miles
- Test number
- 937809434238
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,386 miles (+19,719)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 52,386 miles
- Test number
- 515434833206
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,667 miles (+16,268)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 32,667 miles
- Test number
- 855971062085
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,399 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 16,399 miles
- Test number
- 260239220237
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB07 YKV
- Does LB07 YKV currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB07 YKV expired on 10 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB07 YKV?
- The MOT on LB07 YKV expired on 10 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB07 YKV done?
- LB07 YKV was recorded at 96,423 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2024, an average of 5,899 miles a year.
- Has LB07 YKV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB07 YKV has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2024.
- Has the mileage on LB07 YKV 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 YKV find?
- LB07 YKV passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2024 with 3 advisories: coolant leak; items removed from driver's view prior to test mirror hangers; nearside front drag link end ball joint has slight play rack end.
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