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Red · Diesel · 2015 · 1,968 cc

LB15 YOOMOT history

LB15 YOO is a red diesel Volkswagen Beetle first used on 31 Jul 2015. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jul 2027 and it has passed 9 of 14 MOT tests, with 70,764 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jul 2027
Mileage
70,764 mi
At MOT on 16 Jul 2026
MOT tests
14
9 passed · 5 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB15 YOO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
31 Jul 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB15 YOO was last recorded at 70,764 miles on 16 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Apr 2019: 29,229 miles, lower than 201,473 miles on 19 Mar 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
70,764 miles · 15 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 70,764 miles
  • 2025 – 62,812 miles
  • 2024 – 55,141 miles
  • 2023 – 49,180 miles
  • 2022 – 45,376 miles
  • 2021 – 40,954 miles
  • 2020 – 37,287 miles
  • 2019 – 29,229 miles
  • 2018 – 201,473 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,764 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Large undertrays fitted restricting inspection of some items

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

14 tests since 19 Mar 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,764 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    70,764 miles
    Test number
    118432149876
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  2. Fail70,764 miles (+7,952)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,764 miles
    Test number
    225198524802
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  3. Pass62,812 miles (+7,671)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    62,812 miles
    Test number
    278871958483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass55,141 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    55,141 miles
    Test number
    602763042934

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail55,141 miles (+5,961)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,141 miles
    Test number
    260731103788
    • Repaired at testTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
  6. Pass49,180 miles (+3,804)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    49,180 miles
    Test number
    760443875802

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass45,376 miles (+20)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    45,376 miles
    Test number
    405053361348
    • AdvisoryLarge undertrays fitted restricting inspection of some items
  8. Fail45,356 miles (+4,402)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,356 miles
    Test number
    520390012095
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryLarge undertrays fitted restricting inspection of some items
  9. Pass40,954 miles (+9)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    40,954 miles
    Test number
    515096119164
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Fail40,945 miles (+3,658)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,945 miles
    Test number
    931362197355
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers in the engine bay and veghicle underside
  11. Pass37,287 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    37,287 miles
    Test number
    580671586811
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  12. Fail37,285 miles (+8,056)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,285 miles
    Test number
    934154174600
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  13. Pass29,229 miles (-172,244)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    29,229 miles
    Test number
    297446200918

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass201,473 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    201,473 miles
    Test number
    661682519233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB15 YOO

Does LB15 YOO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB15 YOO is valid until 15 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB15 YOO?
The MOT on LB15 YOO is valid until 15 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB15 YOO done?
LB15 YOO was recorded at 70,764 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2026.
Has LB15 YOO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB15 YOO has failed 5 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LB15 YOO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Apr 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB15 YOO find?
LB15 YOO passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear service brake binding but not excessively.

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