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Volkswagen Beetle

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,984 cc

LB52 AOUMOT history

LB52 AOU is a blue petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 18 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 76,874 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Jul 2027
Mileage
76,874 mi
At MOT on 25 Jul 2026
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,759 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB52 AOU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
18 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB52 AOU was last recorded at 76,874 miles on 25 Jul 2026, 46 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Oct 2018: 62,258 miles, lower than 65,214 miles on 23 Apr 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
76,828 miles · 1 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
46 miles
Average per year
2,759 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 76,874 miles
  • 2024 – 76,828 miles
  • 2023 – 74,220 miles
  • 2022 – 71,946 miles
  • 2021 – 70,078 miles
  • 2020 – 67,848 miles
  • 2019 – 66,833 miles
  • 2018 – 62,258 miles
  • 2017 – 64,534 miles
  • 2016 – 63,784 miles
  • 2015 – 63,160 miles
  • 2014 – 60,998 miles
  • 2013 – 59,184 miles
  • 2012 – 56,753 miles
  • 2011 – 53,949 miles
  • 2010 – 48,089 miles
  • 2009 – 42,656 miles
  • 2008 – 35,604 miles
  • 2007 – 28,246 miles
  • 2006 – 20,217 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,874 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

Full MOT history

23 tests since 11 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,874 miles (+46)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    76,874 miles
    Test number
    182303153213
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass76,828 miles (+2,608)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    76,828 miles
    Test number
    280069334485
    • 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))

  3. Pass74,220 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    74,220 miles
    Test number
    353865162627
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail74,220 miles (+2,274)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,220 miles
    Test number
    571837136212
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass71,946 miles (+1,868)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    71,946 miles
    Test number
    452571936570

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass70,078 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    70,078 miles
    Test number
    697752898418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail70,078 miles (+2,230)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,078 miles
    Test number
    316387047319
    • MajorFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn both sides top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak

  8. Pass67,848 miles (+1,015)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    67,848 miles
    Test number
    559604309106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass66,833 miles (+4,575)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    66,833 miles
    Test number
    433183226473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass62,258 miles (-2,956)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    62,258 miles
    Test number
    536325287580

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail65,214 miles (+680)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,214 miles
    Test number
    257575769683
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

  12. Pass64,534 miles (+750)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    64,534 miles
    Test number
    188182532468
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  13. Pass63,784 miles (+624)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    63,784 miles
    Test number
    127840149576

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass63,160 miles (+2,162)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    63,160 miles
    Test number
    115579915027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass60,998 miles (+1,814)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    60,998 miles
    Test number
    526084814095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass59,184 miles (+2,431)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    59,184 miles
    Test number
    749859203065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass56,753 miles (+2,804)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    56,753 miles
    Test number
    105706712043
    • 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)

  18. Pass53,949 miles (+5,860)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    53,949 miles
    Test number
    199674711456
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  19. Pass48,089 miles (+5,433)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    48,089 miles
    Test number
    951073310078
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass42,656 miles (+7,052)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    42,656 miles
    Test number
    593764019095
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFront lower suspension arm bushes just starting to crack.
    • NoteSlight corrosion suspension components.

  21. Pass35,604 miles (+7,358)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    35,604 miles
    Test number
    374436218033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass28,246 miles (+8,029)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    28,246 miles
    Test number
    252397217055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass20,217 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    20,217 miles
    Test number
    152461116492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB52 AOU

Does LB52 AOU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB52 AOU is valid until 24 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB52 AOU?
The MOT on LB52 AOU is valid until 24 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB52 AOU done?
LB52 AOU was recorded at 76,874 miles at its MOT on 25 Jul 2026, an average of 2,759 miles a year.
Has LB52 AOU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB52 AOU has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LB52 AOU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Oct 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB52 AOU find?
LB52 AOU passed its latest MOT on 25 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened.

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