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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,984 cc

LB55 CDEMOT history

LB55 CDE is a black petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 29 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 99,197 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jul 2027
Mileage
99,197 mi
At MOT on 8 Jul 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,923 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 CDE
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
29 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 CDE was last recorded at 99,197 miles on 8 Jul 2026, 6,148 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,049 miles · 9 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
6,148 miles
Average per year
4,923 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,197 miles
  • 2025 – 93,049 miles
  • 2024 – 88,985 miles
  • 2023 – 85,394 miles
  • 2022 – 78,886 miles
  • 2021 – 73,546 miles
  • 2020 – 69,672 miles
  • 2019 – 63,250 miles
  • 2018 – 58,050 miles
  • 2017 – 50,972 miles
  • 2016 – 47,124 miles
  • 2015 – 37,920 miles
  • 2014 – 29,654 miles
  • 2013 – 24,088 miles
  • 2012 – 21,412 miles
  • 2011 – 18,355 miles
  • 2009 – 15,183 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,197 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024

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)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sills

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 6 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,197 miles (+6,148)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    99,197 miles
    Test number
    595986193580
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass93,049 miles (+4,064)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    93,049 miles
    Test number
    768330392753
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass88,985 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    88,985 miles
    Test number
    106212928113
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Fail88,975 miles (+3,581)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,975 miles
    Test number
    599148248789
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass85,394 miles (+6,508)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2024
    Odometer
    85,394 miles
    Test number
    298751635253
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass78,886 miles (+5,340)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    78,886 miles
    Test number
    794406946821
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass73,546 miles (+3,874)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    73,546 miles
    Test number
    456607541453
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass69,672 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    69,672 miles
    Test number
    272787625965
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail69,672 miles (+6,422)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,672 miles
    Test number
    138843915055
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass63,250 miles (+5,200)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    63,250 miles
    Test number
    580335651349
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass58,050 miles (+7,078)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    58,050 miles
    Test number
    716294732638
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass50,972 miles (+3,848)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    50,972 miles
    Test number
    189494534797

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass47,124 miles (+9,204)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    47,124 miles
    Test number
    311415503728
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass37,920 miles (+8,266)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    37,920 miles
    Test number
    418637925098
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdvise both front inner discs corroded.
    • NoteAdvise rear brake pad inspection.

  15. Pass29,654 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    29,654 miles
    Test number
    287330124057
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • NoteCut in inner wall of nearside front tyre ( not down to cords )

  16. Fail29,654 miles (+5,566)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,654 miles
    Test number
    538530824044
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • NoteCut in inner wall of nearside front tyre ( not down to cords )

  17. Pass24,088 miles (+27)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    24,088 miles
    Test number
    227957533025
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront wiper blade worn
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn on inner edge

  18. Fail24,061 miles (+2,649)2 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,061 miles
    Test number
    249195533069
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront wiper blade worn
    • NoteOffside rear tyre worn on inner edge

  19. Pass21,412 miles (+3,057)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    21,412 miles
    Test number
    508354112018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass18,355 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    18,355 miles
    Test number
    285276501055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail18,355 miles (+3,172)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,355 miles
    Test number
    205896501046
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  22. Pass15,183 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    15,183 miles
    Test number
    690335049380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail15,183 miles (+2,136)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,183 miles
    Test number
    274514549324
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  24. Pass13,047 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    13,047 miles
    Test number
    192518509433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail13,045 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,045 miles
    Test number
    383906609082
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Questions about LB55 CDE

Does LB55 CDE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 CDE is valid until 8 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB55 CDE?
The MOT on LB55 CDE is valid until 8 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB55 CDE done?
LB55 CDE was recorded at 99,197 miles at its MOT on 8 Jul 2026, an average of 4,923 miles a year.
Has LB55 CDE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 CDE has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LB55 CDE 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 LB55 CDE find?
LB55 CDE passed its latest MOT on 8 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front brake hose slightly deteriorated; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 1 more.

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