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Beige · Petrol · 2005 · 1,596 cc

LB54 YRYMOT history

LB54 YRY is a beige petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 28 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 2 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 113,779 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Apr 2027
Mileage
113,779 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2026
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,220 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 YRY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
28 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 YRY was last recorded at 113,779 miles on 31 Mar 2026, 1,304 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,475 miles · 3 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,304 miles
Average per year
5,220 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 113,779 miles
  • 2025 – 112,475 miles
  • 2024 – 111,413 miles
  • 2023 – 109,456 miles
  • 2022 – 108,015 miles
  • 2021 – 106,341 miles
  • 2020 – 104,210 miles
  • 2019 – 103,802 miles
  • 2018 – 97,232 miles
  • 2017 – 91,942 miles
  • 2016 – 88,654 miles
  • 2015 – 82,169 miles
  • 2014 – 69,193 miles
  • 2013 – 59,690 miles
  • 2012 – 50,535 miles
  • 2011 – 43,199 miles
  • 2010 – 34,741 miles
  • 2009 – 26,735 miles
  • 2008 – 20,191 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,779 miles
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

28 tests since 25 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,779 miles (+1,304)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    113,779 miles
    Test number
    314103571193
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass112,475 miles (+1,062)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    112,475 miles
    Test number
    175150908097
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass111,413 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    111,413 miles
    Test number
    944099275041
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Fail111,413 miles (+1,957)2 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,413 miles
    Test number
    321220320986
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass109,456 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    109,456 miles
    Test number
    943453470544
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail109,456 miles (+1,441)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,456 miles
    Test number
    763757343250
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass108,015 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    108,015 miles
    Test number
    160314715253
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Fail108,015 miles (+1,674)2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,015 miles
    Test number
    411947587253
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass106,341 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    106,341 miles
    Test number
    854497660878
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  10. Fail106,341 miles (+2,131)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,341 miles
    Test number
    244702269433
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  11. Pass104,210 miles (+408)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    104,210 miles
    Test number
    137330031463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail103,802 miles (+6,570)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,802 miles
    Test number
    105232384615
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  13. Pass97,232 miles (+97)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    97,232 miles
    Test number
    489622950362
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Fail97,135 miles (+5,193)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,135 miles
    Test number
    948935016171
    • 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))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass91,942 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    91,942 miles
    Test number
    626077800549
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad light on

  16. Fail91,942 miles (+3,288)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,942 miles
    Test number
    978232136207
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad light on

  17. Pass88,654 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    88,654 miles
    Test number
    762746248952
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  18. Fail88,652 miles (+6,483)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,652 miles
    Test number
    583667471715
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  19. Fail82,169 miles2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,169 miles
    Test number
    158199235182
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass82,169 miles (+12,976)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2016
    Odometer
    82,169 miles
    Test number
    436649735164
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass69,193 miles (+9,503)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    69,193 miles
    Test number
    907614714128
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perrished and worn on inner edges

  22. Pass59,690 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    59,690 miles
    Test number
    958277103105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail59,690 miles (+9,155)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,690 miles
    Test number
    208757603189
    • DangerousOffside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

  24. Pass50,535 miles (+7,336)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    50,535 miles
    Test number
    679215012180
    • 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)

  25. Pass43,199 miles (+8,458)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    43,199 miles
    Test number
    725293201119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass34,741 miles (+8,006)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    34,741 miles
    Test number
    874493610101
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perishing and cracking on outer edges
    • NoteOffside rear tyre as cut on inner edge

  27. Pass26,735 miles (+6,544)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    26,735 miles
    Test number
    894755919195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass20,191 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    20,191 miles
    Test number
    691706918135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB54 YRY

Does LB54 YRY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB54 YRY is valid until 2 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB54 YRY?
The MOT on LB54 YRY is valid until 2 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB54 YRY done?
LB54 YRY was recorded at 113,779 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2026, an average of 5,220 miles a year.
Has LB54 YRY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 YRY has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LB54 YRY 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 YRY find?
LB54 YRY passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.

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