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Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,984 cc

LB52 AUAMOT history

LB52 AUA is a blue petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 31 Dec 2002. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 40,668 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jan 2027
Mileage
40,668 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,543 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB52 AUA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
31 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB52 AUA was last recorded at 40,668 miles on 13 Jan 2026, 169 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
40,499 miles · 13 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
169 miles
Average per year
1,543 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 40,668 miles
  • 2025 – 40,499 miles
  • 2024 – 40,318 miles
  • 2023 – 39,995 miles
  • 2022 – 38,935 miles
  • 2021 – 37,644 miles
  • 2020 – 36,925 miles
  • 2019 – 35,808 miles
  • 2018 – 35,050 miles
  • 2017 – 33,437 miles
  • 2016 – 32,268 miles
  • 2015 – 31,083 miles
  • 2014 – 29,734 miles
  • 2013 – 27,422 miles
  • 2012 – 24,571 miles
  • 2011 – 21,603 miles
  • 2010 – 20,010 miles
  • 2009 – 17,716 miles
  • 2007 – 14,101 miles
  • 2006 – 12,390 miles
  • 2005 – 9,752 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass40,668 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

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 Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 30 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass40,668 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    40,668 miles
    Test number
    643168539706
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  2. Fail40,668 miles (+169)2 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,668 miles
    Test number
    562525699786
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  3. Pass40,499 miles (+181)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    40,499 miles
    Test number
    701834761690
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  4. Pass40,318 miles (+323)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    40,318 miles
    Test number
    685606168857
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective borderline (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective borderline (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass39,995 miles (+1,060)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    39,995 miles
    Test number
    770806010847
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective borderline (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective borderline (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass38,935 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    38,935 miles
    Test number
    608758209724
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail38,935 miles (+1,291)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,935 miles
    Test number
    744868451319
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass37,644 miles (+719)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    37,644 miles
    Test number
    129852010170
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test permit moved (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread borderline pass/fail (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass36,925 miles (+1,117)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    36,925 miles
    Test number
    662033193940
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under shields fitted restricting the view of some components
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass35,808 miles (+758)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    35,808 miles
    Test number
    459856984525
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted restricting the view of some components

  11. Pass35,050 miles (+1,613)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    35,050 miles
    Test number
    696495210653
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass33,437 miles (+1,169)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    33,437 miles
    Test number
    165744700383
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted

  13. Pass32,268 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    32,268 miles
    Test number
    911348184829

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail32,268 miles (+1,185)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,268 miles
    Test number
    949407257054
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  15. Pass31,083 miles (+1,349)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    31,083 miles
    Test number
    949147605007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass29,734 miles (+2,312)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    29,734 miles
    Test number
    956280714011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass27,422 miles (+2,851)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    27,422 miles
    Test number
    238939303080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass24,571 miles (+2,968)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    24,571 miles
    Test number
    346591812074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass21,603 miles (+1,593)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    21,603 miles
    Test number
    809342011004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass20,010 miles (+2,294)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    20,010 miles
    Test number
    551813610053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass17,716 miles (+3,615)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    17,716 miles
    Test number
    733825009094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass14,101 miles (+1,711)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    14,101 miles
    Test number
    201958717330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass12,390 miles (+2,638)
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    12,390 miles
    Test number
    534119446359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass9,752 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    9,752 miles
    Test number
    203774765388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB52 AUA

Does LB52 AUA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB52 AUA is valid until 22 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB52 AUA?
The MOT on LB52 AUA is valid until 22 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB52 AUA done?
LB52 AUA was recorded at 40,668 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2026, an average of 1,543 miles a year.
Has LB52 AUA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB52 AUA has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LB52 AUA 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 LB52 AUA find?
LB52 AUA passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 15; nearside front upper macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 4 more.

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