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Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,984 cc

LB55 UROMOT history

LB55 URO is a silver petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 30 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 31 Oct 2025 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 142,827 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Nov 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 31 Oct 2025
Mileage
142,827 mi
At MOT on 1 Nov 2024
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,509 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 URO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
1 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 URO was last recorded at 142,827 miles on 1 Nov 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,827 miles · 31 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,509 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 142,827 miles
  • 2023 – 133,684 miles
  • 2022 – 127,108 miles
  • 2021 – 119,608 miles
  • 2020 – 116,586 miles
  • 2019 – 108,165 miles
  • 2018 – 100,652 miles
  • 2017 – 91,174 miles
  • 2016 – 74,423 miles
  • 2015 – 56,407 miles
  • 2014 – 55,513 miles
  • 2013 – 53,331 miles
  • 2012 – 51,043 miles
  • 2011 – 48,210 miles
  • 2010 – 37,418 miles
  • 2009 – 24,508 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,827 miles
  • MinorNearside 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
  • MinorOffside 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

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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Both front tyres close to wear limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Off side front shock damp

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Tear on nearside front tyre but not down to cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 29 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,827 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    142,827 miles
    Test number
    437255513333
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  2. Fail142,827 miles (+9,143)1 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,827 miles
    Test number
    758562943261
    • MajorRear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  3. Pass133,684 miles (+6,576)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    133,684 miles
    Test number
    571763161793
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass127,108 miles (+7,500)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    127,108 miles
    Test number
    285504522384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass119,608 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2022
    Odometer
    119,608 miles
    Test number
    316845200425
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres close to wear limit
    • AdvisoryOff side front shock damp
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryTear on nearside front tyre but not down to cords

  6. Fail119,608 miles (+3,022)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,608 miles
    Test number
    794433599746
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorPower steering component leaking over filled bottle (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres close to wear limit
    • AdvisoryOff side front shock damp
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryTear on nearside front tyre but not down to cords

  7. Pass116,586 miles (+8,421)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    116,586 miles
    Test number
    112954681005
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass108,165 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    108,165 miles
    Test number
    770271739654
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail108,165 miles (+7,513)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,165 miles
    Test number
    638989403864
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamps matched pair incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass100,652 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    100,652 miles
    Test number
    582200954739
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Fail100,642 miles (+9,468)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,642 miles
    Test number
    854307243857
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass91,174 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    91,174 miles
    Test number
    610374180035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail91,173 miles (+16,750)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,173 miles
    Test number
    724701379253
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  14. Pass74,423 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    74,423 miles
    Test number
    197406615711
    • AdvisorySigns of oil leak under engine

  15. Fail74,423 miles (+18,016)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,423 miles
    Test number
    502631545526
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront discs lipped and pitted
    • AdvisorySigns of oil leak under engine

  16. Pass56,407 miles (+894)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    56,407 miles
    Test number
    815511965025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass55,513 miles (+2,182)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    55,513 miles
    Test number
    159783364479
    • NoteFront brake discs heavily lipped

  18. Pass53,331 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    53,331 miles
    Test number
    317900463090
    • NoteFront brake discs heavily lipped

  19. Fail53,331 miles (+2,288)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,331 miles
    Test number
    896300663058
    • Repaired at testCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • NoteFront brake discs heavily lipped

  20. Pass51,043 miles (+2,833)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    51,043 miles
    Test number
    937063872012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass48,210 miles (+10,792)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    48,210 miles
    Test number
    559606671030
    • NoteFront discs low
    • NoteRear pads low

  22. Pass37,418 miles (+12,910)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    37,418 miles
    Test number
    511202060045
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass24,508 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    24,508 miles
    Test number
    584169929063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 URO

Does LB55 URO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB55 URO expired on 31 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB55 URO?
The MOT on LB55 URO expired on 31 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB55 URO done?
LB55 URO was recorded at 142,827 miles at its MOT on 1 Nov 2024, an average of 7,509 miles a year.
Has LB55 URO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 URO has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LB55 URO 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 URO find?
LB55 URO passed its latest MOT on 1 Nov 2024 with 2 minor defects: nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt.

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