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Volkswagen Beetle

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,984 cc

LB54 EWVMOT history

LB54 EWV is a black petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 11 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 45,819 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jul 2027
Mileage
45,819 mi
At MOT on 24 Jul 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,064 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 EWV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
11 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 EWV was last recorded at 45,819 miles on 24 Jul 2026, 3,097 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
42,722 miles · 20 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
3,097 miles
Average per year
2,064 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 45,819 miles
  • 2025 – 42,722 miles
  • 2024 – 42,266 miles
  • 2023 – 37,433 miles
  • 2022 – 35,623 miles
  • 2021 – 34,427 miles
  • 2020 – 31,965 miles
  • 2018 – 29,408 miles
  • 2017 – 28,711 miles
  • 2016 – 27,445 miles
  • 2015 – 25,766 miles
  • 2014 – 24,343 miles
  • 2013 – 22,846 miles
  • 2012 – 21,044 miles
  • 2011 – 18,431 miles
  • 2010 – 15,905 miles
  • 2009 – 13,877 miles
  • 2007 – 7,455 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass45,819 miles
  • 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))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

27 tests since 21 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass45,819 miles (+3,097)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    45,819 miles
    Test number
    372183325554
    • 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))

  2. Pass42,722 miles (+456)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    42,722 miles
    Test number
    686918589532

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass42,266 miles (+4,833)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    42,266 miles
    Test number
    717231763269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass37,433 miles (+1,810)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    37,433 miles
    Test number
    899437853855

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass35,623 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    35,623 miles
    Test number
    229222952636
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  6. Fail35,623 miles (+1,196)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,623 miles
    Test number
    353245567952
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  7. Pass34,427 miles (+2,462)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    34,427 miles
    Test number
    460820275264
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass31,965 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    31,965 miles
    Test number
    586218063607

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail31,965 miles (+2,557)2 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,965 miles
    Test number
    929202709899
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

  10. Pass29,408 miles (+697)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    29,408 miles
    Test number
    941656430974
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass28,711 miles (+1,266)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    28,711 miles
    Test number
    470607142854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass27,445 miles (+1,679)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    27,445 miles
    Test number
    102040482627

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass25,766 miles (+1,423)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    25,766 miles
    Test number
    225053276480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass24,343 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    24,343 miles
    Test number
    479224044325
    • NoteEngine battery is unservisable.

  15. Fail24,343 miles (+1,497)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,343 miles
    Test number
    648994144384
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • NoteEngine battery is unservisable.

  16. Pass22,846 miles (+1,802)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    22,846 miles
    Test number
    408171653380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail21,044 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,044 miles
    Test number
    209292642329
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteAirbag light on.

  18. Pass21,044 miles (+2,613)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    21,044 miles
    Test number
    409342342395
    • NoteAirbag light on.

  19. Pass18,431 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    18,431 miles
    Test number
    276261941385
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteNear side front seat forward folding handle missing
    • NoteRemove gps mount from windscreen

  20. Fail18,431 miles (+2,526)2 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,431 miles
    Test number
    576641241305
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteNear side front seat forward folding handle missing
    • NoteRemove gps mount from windscreen

  21. Fail15,905 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,905 miles
    Test number
    160281740348
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteAirbag light on.

  22. Pass15,905 miles (+2,028)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    15,905 miles
    Test number
    752961140340
    • NoteAirbag light on.

  23. Pass13,877 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    13,877 miles
    Test number
    813656359343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail13,877 miles (+2,752)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,877 miles
    Test number
    594225559398
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

  25. Pass11,125 miles (+3,670)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    11,125 miles
    Test number
    961509709062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass7,455 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    7,455 miles
    Test number
    623815157305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail7,455 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,455 miles
    Test number
    773435257360
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about LB54 EWV

Does LB54 EWV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB54 EWV is valid until 23 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB54 EWV?
The MOT on LB54 EWV is valid until 23 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB54 EWV done?
LB54 EWV was recorded at 45,819 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2026, an average of 2,064 miles a year.
Has LB54 EWV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 EWV has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on LB54 EWV 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 LB54 EWV find?
LB54 EWV passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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