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Volkswagen Beetle

Red · Petrol · 2002 · 1,596 cc

LB52 BUGMOT history

LB52 BUG is a red petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 9 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 9 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 30,644 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 May 2027
Mileage
30,644 mi
At MOT on 29 Apr 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
992 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB52 BUG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
9 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 May 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB52 BUG was last recorded at 30,644 miles on 29 Apr 2026, 3,082 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
27,562 miles · 29 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
3,082 miles
Average per year
992 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 30,644 miles
  • 2025 – 27,562 miles
  • 2024 – 25,940 miles
  • 2021 – 24,610 miles
  • 2020 – 21,531 miles
  • 2018 – 19,931 miles
  • 2017 – 19,901 miles
  • 2016 – 19,872 miles
  • 2015 – 19,762 miles
  • 2014 – 19,354 miles
  • 2013 – 19,035 miles
  • 2012 – 18,489 miles
  • 2011 – 17,396 miles
  • 2010 – 16,199 miles
  • 2009 – 15,322 miles
  • 2008 – 15,136 miles
  • 2007 – 13,121 miles
  • 2006 – 11,181 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass30,644 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

25 tests since 13 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass30,644 miles (+3,082)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2027
    Odometer
    30,644 miles
    Test number
    802325606439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass27,562 miles (+1,622)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2026
    Odometer
    27,562 miles
    Test number
    988647901839

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass25,940 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2025
    Odometer
    25,940 miles
    Test number
    926079013199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail25,940 miles (+1,330)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,940 miles
    Test number
    576932856052
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass24,610 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    24,610 miles
    Test number
    745166969548
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChip in zone b of screen
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine (REAR MAIN OIL SEAL)

  6. Fail24,610 miles (+3,079)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,610 miles
    Test number
    995649437226
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth head lamp lenses starting to mist
    • AdvisoryChip in zone b of screen
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine (REAR MAIN OIL SEAL)

  7. Pass21,531 miles (+1,589)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    21,531 miles
    Test number
    389729535726
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass19,942 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    19,942 miles
    Test number
    984055666784

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail19,942 miles (+11)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,942 miles
    Test number
    541587863830
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass19,931 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    19,931 miles
    Test number
    624768198896

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail19,931 miles (+30)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,931 miles
    Test number
    819312056452
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass19,901 miles (+29)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    19,901 miles
    Test number
    206885277920
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded

  13. Pass19,872 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    19,872 miles
    Test number
    182080387249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail19,872 miles (+110)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,872 miles
    Test number
    891032745364
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

  15. Pass19,762 miles (+408)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    19,762 miles
    Test number
    920209973210
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  16. Pass19,354 miles (+319)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    19,354 miles
    Test number
    439625454213
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  17. Pass19,035 miles (+546)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    19,035 miles
    Test number
    325392763471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass18,489 miles (+1,093)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    18,489 miles
    Test number
    509174262275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass17,396 miles (+1,197)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    17,396 miles
    Test number
    136585761240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail16,199 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,199 miles
    Test number
    293934960292
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteRear tyres perished

  21. Pass16,199 miles (+877)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    16,199 miles
    Test number
    792874560206
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteRear tyres perished

  22. Pass15,322 miles (+186)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    15,322 miles
    Test number
    720595969206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass15,136 miles (+2,015)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    15,136 miles
    Test number
    342303338418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass13,121 miles (+1,940)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    13,121 miles
    Test number
    691291247241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass11,181 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    11,181 miles
    Test number
    641776156290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB52 BUG

Does LB52 BUG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB52 BUG is valid until 9 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB52 BUG?
The MOT on LB52 BUG is valid until 9 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB52 BUG done?
LB52 BUG was recorded at 30,644 miles at its MOT on 29 Apr 2026, an average of 992 miles a year.
Has LB52 BUG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB52 BUG has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 10 May 2024.
Has the mileage on LB52 BUG 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 BUG find?
LB52 BUG passed its latest MOT on 29 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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