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Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

LB55 AFOMOT history

LB55 AFO is a silver diesel Volkswagen Beetle first used on 3 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 99,113 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jan 2027
Mileage
99,113 mi
At MOT on 5 Jan 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,961 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 AFO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
3 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 AFO was last recorded at 99,113 miles on 5 Jan 2026, 4,991 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 Jan 2022: 72,267 miles, lower than 79,266 miles on 22 Dec 2021.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
94,122 miles · 16 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,991 miles
Average per year
4,961 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,113 miles
  • 2024 – 94,122 miles
  • 2023 – 89,521 miles
  • 2022 – 83,380 miles
  • 2021 – 79,266 miles
  • 2020 – 74,789 miles
  • 2019 – 69,805 miles
  • 2018 – 66,529 miles
  • 2017 – 63,620 miles
  • 2016 – 59,926 miles
  • 2015 – 54,644 miles
  • 2014 – 49,551 miles
  • 2013 – 45,106 miles
  • 2012 – 40,554 miles
  • 2011 – 30,407 miles
  • 2010 – 22,078 miles
  • 2009 – 18,161 miles
  • 2008 – 14,158 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,113 miles

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

24 tests since 20 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,113 miles (+4,991)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    99,113 miles
    Test number
    255431236597

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass94,122 miles (+4,601)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    94,122 miles
    Test number
    113285891897

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass89,521 miles (+6,141)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    89,521 miles
    Test number
    205134810251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass83,380 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    83,380 miles
    Test number
    734004793106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail83,380 miles (+11,113)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,380 miles
    Test number
    668734284161
    • MajorElectronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

  6. Pass72,267 miles (-6,999)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    72,267 miles
    Test number
    848456292691

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail79,266 miles (+4,477)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,266 miles
    Test number
    320761824076
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass74,789 miles (+4,984)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    74,789 miles
    Test number
    266755305515
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front steering rack inner joint slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryReverse lamp not working
    • AdvisoryUndertray damaged

  9. Pass69,805 miles (+3,276)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    69,805 miles
    Test number
    246802441610
    • AdvisoryWasher bottle leaking

  10. Pass66,529 miles (+2,909)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    66,529 miles
    Test number
    939766532101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass63,620 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    63,620 miles
    Test number
    755600155293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail63,620 miles (+3,694)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,620 miles
    Test number
    619252457520
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  13. Pass59,926 miles (+5,282)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    59,926 miles
    Test number
    938385132057
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass54,644 miles1 advisory7 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    54,644 miles
    Test number
    288694925249
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on inner edge and tread low : 2mm
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge and tread getting low : 3mm
    • NoteUndertray damaged

  15. Fail54,643 miles (+5,092)5 failures1 advisory7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,643 miles
    Test number
    136964725272
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureIndicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on inner edge and tread low : 2mm
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge and tread getting low : 3mm
    • NoteUndertray damaged

  16. Pass49,551 miles (+4,445)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    49,551 miles
    Test number
    779606024214
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteMinor damage to nearside front sill area

  17. Pass45,106 miles (+2)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    45,106 miles
    Test number
    269580403276
    • 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)
    • NoteNearside tyre side wall perished

  18. Fail45,104 miles (+4,550)1 dangerous2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,104 miles
    Test number
    535059593134
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • 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)
    • NoteNearside tyre side wall perished

  19. Pass40,554 miles (+10,147)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    40,554 miles
    Test number
    117985832323
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass30,407 miles (+8,329)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    30,407 miles
    Test number
    576714531375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail22,078 miles1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,078 miles
    Test number
    152284930341
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to perish
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn

  22. Pass22,078 miles (+3,917)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    22,078 miles
    Test number
    160254130392
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to perish
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn

  23. Pass18,161 miles (+4,003)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    18,161 miles
    Test number
    521642329347
    • NoteCuts in nearside front tyre outer wall and starting to wear low on inner edge.
    • NoteOffside rear handbrake arm does not fully return.

  24. Pass14,158 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    14,158 miles
    Test number
    884945728337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 AFO

Does LB55 AFO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 AFO is valid until 5 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB55 AFO?
The MOT on LB55 AFO is valid until 5 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB55 AFO done?
LB55 AFO was recorded at 99,113 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2026, an average of 4,961 miles a year.
Has LB55 AFO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 AFO has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on LB55 AFO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Jan 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB55 AFO find?
LB55 AFO passed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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