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Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,781 cc

LB51 YGLMOT history

LB51 YGL is a blue petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 10 Dec 2001. Its MOT expired on 21 Jan 2023 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 149,234 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jan 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Jan 2023
Mileage
149,234 mi
At MOT on 10 Jan 2022
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,137 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB51 YGL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
10 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
10 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB51 YGL was last recorded at 149,234 miles on 10 Jan 2022, 11,127 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,107 miles · 22 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
11,127 miles
Average per year
6,137 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 149,234 miles
  • 2021 – 138,107 miles
  • 2020 – 134,261 miles
  • 2018 – 130,203 miles
  • 2017 – 126,487 miles
  • 2016 – 124,665 miles
  • 2015 – 121,981 miles
  • 2014 – 117,302 miles
  • 2013 – 116,258 miles
  • 2012 – 115,357 miles
  • 2011 – 114,212 miles
  • 2010 – 109,375 miles
  • 2009 – 97,115 miles
  • 2008 – 85,156 miles
  • 2007 – 74,195 miles
  • 2006 – 62,258 miles
  • 2005 – 50,314 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,234 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront nsr and osr brake disc backing plate corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing missing but still works correctly (7.1.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp damaged but no sharp edges
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Central exhaust brackets broken

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 28 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,234 miles1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    149,234 miles
    Test number
    644628510666
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront nsr and osr brake disc backing plate corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing missing but still works correctly (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp damaged but no sharp edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail149,233 miles (+11,126)5 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,233 miles
    Test number
    824713142611
    • 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))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront nsr and osr brake disc backing plate corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing missing but still works correctly (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp damaged but no sharp edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass138,107 miles (+3)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    138,107 miles
    Test number
    291965978486
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust brackets broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases next to silencer (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail138,104 miles (+3,843)3 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,104 miles
    Test number
    284686620899
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust brackets broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases next to silencer (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass134,261 miles (+4,058)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    134,261 miles
    Test number
    446808386034
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust bracket broken but not insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass130,203 miles (+3,716)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    130,203 miles
    Test number
    512678592384
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass126,487 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    126,487 miles
    Test number
    838070191061
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded n/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded o/s & n/s front (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded o/s & n/s rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryO/s & n/s rear tyre tread uneven

  8. Fail126,487 miles (+1,822)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,487 miles
    Test number
    686997452927
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded n/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded o/s & n/s front (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded o/s & n/s rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryO/s & n/s rear tyre tread uneven

  9. Pass124,665 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    124,665 miles
    Test number
    925675999539

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail124,665 miles (+2,684)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,665 miles
    Test number
    823371962610
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • 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)

  11. Pass121,981 miles (+4,679)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    121,981 miles
    Test number
    634093302659

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass117,302 miles (+1,044)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    117,302 miles
    Test number
    518699724320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass116,258 miles (+901)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    116,258 miles
    Test number
    459479323372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass115,357 miles (+1,145)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    115,357 miles
    Test number
    379652932392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass114,212 miles (+4,837)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    114,212 miles
    Test number
    415353431346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass109,375 miles (+12,260)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    109,375 miles
    Test number
    691934720344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass97,115 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    97,115 miles
    Test number
    651881439380
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail97,114 miles (+11,958)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,114 miles
    Test number
    392280139359
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass85,156 miles (+10,961)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    85,156 miles
    Test number
    864500038314
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  20. Pass74,195 miles (+11,937)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    74,195 miles
    Test number
    752972337368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass62,258 miles (+11,944)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    62,258 miles
    Test number
    551138226357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass50,314 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    50,314 miles
    Test number
    550582735363
    • NoteFront wipers split, Req new.

Questions about LB51 YGL

Does LB51 YGL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB51 YGL expired on 21 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB51 YGL?
The MOT on LB51 YGL expired on 21 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB51 YGL done?
LB51 YGL was recorded at 149,234 miles at its MOT on 10 Jan 2022, an average of 6,137 miles a year.
Has LB51 YGL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB51 YGL has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on LB51 YGL 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 LB51 YGL find?
LB51 YGL passed its latest MOT on 10 Jan 2022 with 1 minor defect and 10 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front nsr and osr brake disc backing plate corroded; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 8 more.

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