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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,596 cc

LB55 TJOMOT history

LB55 TJO is a black petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 30 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 3 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 58,860 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Jan 2027
Mileage
58,860 mi
At MOT on 4 Dec 2025
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,438 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 TJO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 TJO was last recorded at 58,860 miles on 4 Dec 2025, 919 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
57,941 miles · 18 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
919 miles
Average per year
2,438 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 58,860 miles
  • 2024 – 57,941 miles
  • 2023 – 55,495 miles
  • 2021 – 51,986 miles
  • 2020 – 50,805 miles
  • 2019 – 45,799 miles
  • 2017 – 41,834 miles
  • 2016 – 37,523 miles
  • 2015 – 34,012 miles
  • 2014 – 30,379 miles
  • 2013 – 29,124 miles
  • 2012 – 25,863 miles
  • 2011 – 24,039 miles
  • 2010 – 21,895 miles
  • 2009 – 20,151 miles
  • 2008 – 17,228 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass58,860 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished in the tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished in the tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020

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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Reverse light not working.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 7 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass58,860 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    58,860 miles
    Test number
    307130121510
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished in the tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished in the tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail58,860 miles (+919)1 repaired2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,860 miles
    Test number
    142381032772
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished in the tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished in the tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass57,941 miles (+2,446)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    57,941 miles
    Test number
    284164956245
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryFront suspension top mounts have slight movement

  4. Pass55,495 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    55,495 miles
    Test number
    734772971634
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished in the tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished in the tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail55,495 miles (+1,823)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,495 miles
    Test number
    555874576057
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished in the tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished in the tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass53,672 miles (+1,686)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    53,672 miles
    Test number
    325662046640
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass51,986 miles (+1,181)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    51,986 miles
    Test number
    957785369416
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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 Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass50,805 miles (+1,719)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    50,805 miles
    Test number
    590063796999
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass49,086 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    49,086 miles
    Test number
    611168157138
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryReverse light not working.

  10. Fail49,086 miles (+3,287)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,086 miles
    Test number
    245662649097
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))
    • AdvisoryReverse light not working.

  11. Pass45,799 miles (+3,965)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    45,799 miles
    Test number
    531794853155
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre perishing and worn on edges
    • AdvisoryReverse light not working

  12. Pass41,834 miles (+4,311)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    41,834 miles
    Test number
    263916473896
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass37,523 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    37,523 miles
    Test number
    161791675720
    • AdvisoryExhaust system slightly corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  14. Fail37,523 miles (+3,511)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,523 miles
    Test number
    110913469972
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system slightly corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  15. Pass34,012 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    34,012 miles
    Test number
    429440009886
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre perished

  16. Fail34,012 miles (+3,633)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,012 miles
    Test number
    507097552992
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre perished

  17. Pass30,379 miles (+1,255)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    30,379 miles
    Test number
    186722854397
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre tread perishing

  18. Pass29,124 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    29,124 miles
    Test number
    896289583257
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront brake discs lipped on edges
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on edges

  19. Fail29,124 miles (+3,261)1 dangerous4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,124 miles
    Test number
    928519983224
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront brake discs lipped on edges
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on edges

  20. Pass25,863 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    25,863 miles
    Test number
    646117302372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail25,863 miles (+1,824)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,863 miles
    Test number
    735627202305
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  22. Pass24,039 miles (+2,144)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    24,039 miles
    Test number
    929571511305
    • NoteNearsiderear tyre perished

  23. Pass21,895 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    21,895 miles
    Test number
    634249000343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail21,895 miles (+1,744)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,895 miles
    Test number
    910069900336
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  25. Pass20,151 miles (+2,923)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    20,151 miles
    Test number
    131858709334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass17,228 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    17,228 miles
    Test number
    964842518360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 TJO

Does LB55 TJO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 TJO is valid until 3 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB55 TJO?
The MOT on LB55 TJO is valid until 3 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 TJO done?
LB55 TJO was recorded at 58,860 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2025, an average of 2,438 miles a year.
Has LB55 TJO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 TJO has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LB55 TJO 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 TJO find?
LB55 TJO passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2025 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished in the tread area., and 3 more.

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