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Volkswagen Beetle

Green · Petrol · 2005 · 1,596 cc

LB55 NAUMOT history

LB55 NAU is a green petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 17 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 28 Feb 2025 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 92,241 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Mar 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Feb 2025
Mileage
92,241 mi
At MOT on 1 Mar 2024
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,869 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 NAU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
17 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
1 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 NAU was last recorded at 92,241 miles on 1 Mar 2024, 213 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,028 miles · 18 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
213 miles
Average per year
4,869 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 92,241 miles
  • 2023 – 92,028 miles
  • 2021 – 91,822 miles
  • 2019 – 91,593 miles
  • 2018 – 83,981 miles
  • 2017 – 79,239 miles
  • 2016 – 75,338 miles
  • 2015 – 67,122 miles
  • 2014 – 61,237 miles
  • 2013 – 60,499 miles
  • 2012 – 49,026 miles
  • 2011 – 42,145 miles
  • 2010 – 31,547 miles
  • 2009 – 23,260 miles
  • 2008 – 17,631 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,241 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (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 Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 3 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,241 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    92,241 miles
    Test number
    353043048749
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (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 Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail92,241 miles (+213)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,241 miles
    Test number
    369683660894
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (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 Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass92,028 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    92,028 miles
    Test number
    158203116816

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail92,028 miles (+206)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,028 miles
    Test number
    531940461768
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  5. Pass91,822 miles (+229)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    91,822 miles
    Test number
    479357689987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass91,593 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    91,593 miles
    Test number
    781811197009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail91,593 miles (+7,612)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,593 miles
    Test number
    483091053144
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass83,981 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    83,981 miles
    Test number
    499003926323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail83,981 miles (+4,742)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,981 miles
    Test number
    654496968555
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOther passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle boot (6.2.3 (a))

  10. Pass79,239 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    79,239 miles
    Test number
    406110309257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail79,239 miles (+3,901)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,239 miles
    Test number
    917111181495
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

  12. Pass75,338 miles (+8,216)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    75,338 miles
    Test number
    929134751984

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass67,122 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    67,122 miles
    Test number
    296309485428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail67,122 miles (+5,885)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,122 miles
    Test number
    678729885123
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  15. Pass61,237 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    61,237 miles
    Test number
    835012094190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail61,236 miles (+737)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,236 miles
    Test number
    567469784141
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass60,499 miles1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    60,499 miles
    Test number
    236159983275
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn at inner edges
    • NoteExhaust rusty
    • NoteF/n/s tyre worn to 3mm
    • NoteHand brake leaver binding in operation

  18. Fail60,499 miles (+11,473)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,499 miles
    Test number
    395919183293
    • FailureHeadlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn at inner edges
    • NoteExhaust rusty
    • NoteF/n/s tyre worn to 3mm
    • NoteHand brake leaver binding in operation

  19. Pass49,026 miles (+6,881)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    49,026 miles
    Test number
    197272582232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass42,145 miles (+10,598)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    42,145 miles
    Test number
    226527391281
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  21. Pass31,547 miles (+8,287)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    31,547 miles
    Test number
    683870200301
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass23,260 miles (+5,629)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    23,260 miles
    Test number
    753459899292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass17,631 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    17,631 miles
    Test number
    491468408417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 NAU

Does LB55 NAU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB55 NAU expired on 28 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB55 NAU?
The MOT on LB55 NAU expired on 28 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB55 NAU done?
LB55 NAU was recorded at 92,241 miles at its MOT on 1 Mar 2024, an average of 4,869 miles a year.
Has LB55 NAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 NAU has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LB55 NAU 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 NAU find?
LB55 NAU passed its latest MOT on 1 Mar 2024 with 5 advisories: front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 2 more.

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