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Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,596 cc

LB54 YRRMOT history

LB54 YRR is a blue petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 28 Jan 2005. Its MOT expired on 12 Aug 2026 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 45,542 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Aug 2026
Mileage
45,542 mi
At MOT on 12 Aug 2025
MOT tests
29
17 passed · 12 failed
Per year
2,029 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 YRR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
28 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 YRR was last recorded at 45,542 miles on 12 Aug 2025, 2,537 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
43,005 miles · 13 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
2,537 miles
Average per year
2,029 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 45,542 miles
  • 2024 – 43,005 miles
  • 2023 – 39,356 miles
  • 2022 – 35,967 miles
  • 2021 – 34,789 miles
  • 2020 – 33,741 miles
  • 2019 – 32,220 miles
  • 2018 – 30,815 miles
  • 2017 – 29,834 miles
  • 2016 – 28,713 miles
  • 2015 – 27,321 miles
  • 2014 – 25,822 miles
  • 2013 – 23,076 miles
  • 2012 – 20,838 miles
  • 2011 – 18,063 miles
  • 2009 – 14,077 miles
  • 2007 – 9,302 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass45,542 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front tyres cracking up in tread pattern

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre cracking up

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Tyre cracking up recommend tyre change

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

29 tests since 3 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass45,542 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    45,542 miles
    Test number
    393283402543

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail45,541 miles (+2,536)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,541 miles
    Test number
    986223762601
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass43,005 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    43,005 miles
    Test number
    433854151675

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail43,005 miles (+3,649)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,005 miles
    Test number
    966681637857
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  5. Pass39,356 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    39,356 miles
    Test number
    158656562345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail39,356 miles (+3,389)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,356 miles
    Test number
    961783011190
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  7. Pass35,967 miles (+38)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    35,967 miles
    Test number
    271619745615

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail35,929 miles (+1,140)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,929 miles
    Test number
    311995966603
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases unknown,possible flexi pipes/manifold (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive unknown source (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass34,789 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    34,789 miles
    Test number
    926607004141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail34,789 miles (+1,048)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,789 miles
    Test number
    918785977421
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass33,741 miles (+1,521)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    33,741 miles
    Test number
    877254238303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass32,220 miles (+97)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    32,220 miles
    Test number
    277072378782
    • AdvisoryFront tyres cracking up in tread pattern
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre cracking up
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre cracking up recommend tyre change

  13. Fail32,123 miles (+1,308)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,123 miles
    Test number
    804816033302
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres cracking up in tread pattern
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre cracking up
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre cracking up recommend tyre change

  14. Pass30,815 miles (+981)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    30,815 miles
    Test number
    829101397778

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass29,834 miles (+1,121)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    29,834 miles
    Test number
    432327245626

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass28,713 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    28,713 miles
    Test number
    295198413417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail28,713 miles (+1,392)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,713 miles
    Test number
    880086109356
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  18. Pass27,321 miles (+1,499)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2016
    Odometer
    27,321 miles
    Test number
    308633235166
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  19. Pass25,822 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2015
    Odometer
    25,822 miles
    Test number
    667789934115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail25,822 miles (+60)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,822 miles
    Test number
    179626834194
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  21. Fail25,762 miles (+2,686)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,762 miles
    Test number
    295612434473
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass23,076 miles (+80)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2014
    Odometer
    23,076 miles
    Test number
    168439043198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail22,996 miles (+2,158)3 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,996 miles
    Test number
    315527333136
    • DangerousElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteNail in O/S/R tyre, tyre also wearing low on tread and side walls. 205/55/r16-91W

  24. Pass20,838 miles (+2,775)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2013
    Odometer
    20,838 miles
    Test number
    767188832107
    • NoteSlight cracking o/s/r tyre sidewall

  25. Pass18,063 miles (+3,986)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2012
    Odometer
    18,063 miles
    Test number
    598612051126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass14,077 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    14,077 miles
    Test number
    954270369209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail14,070 miles (+4,768)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,070 miles
    Test number
    213217449249
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass9,302 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    9,302 miles
    Test number
    860747677219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail9,302 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,302 miles
    Test number
    921556877246
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Questions about LB54 YRR

Does LB54 YRR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB54 YRR expired on 12 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB54 YRR?
The MOT on LB54 YRR expired on 12 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB54 YRR done?
LB54 YRR was recorded at 45,542 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2025, an average of 2,029 miles a year.
Has LB54 YRR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 YRR has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LB54 YRR 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 YRR find?
LB54 YRR passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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