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Volkswagen Beetle

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 1,596 cc

LB55 PHFMOT history

LB55 PHF is a blue petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 7 Jan 2006. Its MOT is valid until 4 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 72,993 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Mar 2027
Mileage
72,993 mi
At MOT on 13 Feb 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,530 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 PHF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
7 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 PHF was last recorded at 72,993 miles on 13 Feb 2026, 1,436 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,557 miles · 3 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,436 miles
Average per year
3,530 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,993 miles
  • 2025 – 71,557 miles
  • 2024 – 70,725 miles
  • 2022 – 69,570 miles
  • 2021 – 68,507 miles
  • 2020 – 66,553 miles
  • 2019 – 63,445 miles
  • 2018 – 62,133 miles
  • 2017 – 60,129 miles
  • 2016 – 57,552 miles
  • 2015 – 53,679 miles
  • 2014 – 50,153 miles
  • 2013 – 45,095 miles
  • 2012 – 38,928 miles
  • 2011 – 32,685 miles
  • 2010 – 23,663 miles
  • 2009 – 15,511 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,993 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.

  • Engine cover fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Both rear axle bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 9 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,993 miles (+1,436)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    72,993 miles
    Test number
    702445172411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass71,557 miles (+832)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    71,557 miles
    Test number
    369506868254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass70,725 miles (+1,155)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    70,725 miles
    Test number
    537114041293
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  4. Pass69,570 miles (+1,063)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    69,570 miles
    Test number
    439199524419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass68,507 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    68,507 miles
    Test number
    296288496477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail68,507 miles (+1,954)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,507 miles
    Test number
    208804727998
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass66,553 miles (+3,108)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    66,553 miles
    Test number
    503633464556
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySlight play in both front top mounts

  8. Pass63,445 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    63,445 miles
    Test number
    252288865699
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryReverse lamp not working

  9. Fail63,445 miles (+1,312)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,445 miles
    Test number
    637342594087
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryReverse lamp not working

  10. Pass62,133 miles (+2,004)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    62,133 miles
    Test number
    305951377228
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNo reverse lights
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  11. Pass60,129 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    60,129 miles
    Test number
    826776219460
    • AdvisoryBoth rear axle bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  12. Fail60,129 miles (+2,577)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,129 miles
    Test number
    578939233762
    • FailureCentral Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear axle bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust bracket broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  13. Pass57,552 miles (+3,873)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    57,552 miles
    Test number
    580744433134
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished, deep cracks no ply cords exposed
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted

  14. Pass53,679 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    53,679 miles
    Test number
    884729554417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail53,679 miles (+3,526)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,679 miles
    Test number
    682592901314
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  16. Pass50,153 miles (+5,058)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    50,153 miles
    Test number
    155036454397
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • NoteN/s rear tyre tread has scew in it

  17. Pass45,095 miles (+6,167)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    45,095 miles
    Test number
    826664763358
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass38,928 miles (+6,243)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    38,928 miles
    Test number
    456112462407
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  19. Pass32,685 miles (+9,022)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    32,685 miles
    Test number
    188882461325
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront brake discs pitted

  20. Pass23,663 miles (+8,152)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    23,663 miles
    Test number
    484244060457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass15,511 miles (+2,863)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    15,511 miles
    Test number
    870074969345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail12,648 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,648 miles
    Test number
    193569609482
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  23. Pass12,648 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    12,648 miles
    Test number
    281939409049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 PHF

Does LB55 PHF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 PHF is valid until 4 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB55 PHF?
The MOT on LB55 PHF is valid until 4 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB55 PHF done?
LB55 PHF was recorded at 72,993 miles at its MOT on 13 Feb 2026, an average of 3,530 miles a year.
Has LB55 PHF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 PHF has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on LB55 PHF 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 PHF find?
LB55 PHF passed its latest MOT on 13 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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