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Volkswagen Beetle

Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 1,596 cc

LB55 ZZEMOT history

LB55 ZZE is a silver petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 18 Jan 2006. Its MOT is valid until 22 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 113,644 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 May 2027
Mileage
113,644 mi
At MOT on 11 May 2026
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,641 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 ZZE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
18 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 May 2027
Latest MOT test
11 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 ZZE was last recorded at 113,644 miles on 11 May 2026, 9,011 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,633 miles · 22 May 2025
Between the last two tests
9,011 miles
Average per year
5,641 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 113,644 miles
  • 2025 – 104,633 miles
  • 2024 – 98,491 miles
  • 2023 – 93,929 miles
  • 2022 – 83,631 miles
  • 2021 – 74,052 miles
  • 2020 – 69,576 miles
  • 2019 – 65,530 miles
  • 2018 – 61,755 miles
  • 2017 – 60,075 miles
  • 2016 – 51,486 miles
  • 2015 – 43,214 miles
  • 2014 – 37,412 miles
  • 2013 – 33,627 miles
  • 2012 – 29,037 miles
  • 2011 – 24,076 miles
  • 2010 – 19,606 miles
  • 2009 – 15,907 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,644 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front top suspension mount has play
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front top suspension mount has play
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear outer sill damagedRecorded at 3 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.

  • Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Exhaust system corroded.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

30 tests since 12 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,644 miles2 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2027
    Odometer
    113,644 miles
    Test number
    742885284127
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front top suspension mount has play
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front top suspension mount has play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear outer sill damaged

  2. Fail113,644 miles (+9,011)3 major2 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,644 miles
    Test number
    162420838833
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front top suspension mount has play
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front top suspension mount has play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear outer sill damaged

  3. Pass104,633 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2026
    Odometer
    104,633 miles
    Test number
    811775097278
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront suspension top mounts some movement
    • AdvisoryOsr sill damaged

  4. Fail104,633 miles (+6,142)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,633 miles
    Test number
    784493348356
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront suspension top mounts some movement
    • AdvisoryOsr sill damaged

  5. Pass98,491 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2025
    Odometer
    98,491 miles
    Test number
    123468457062
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear outer sill damaged

  6. Fail98,488 miles (+4,559)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,488 miles
    Test number
    747871988885
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre nail in tread low pressure
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear outer sill damaged

  7. Pass93,929 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2024
    Odometer
    93,929 miles
    Test number
    538668576174
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen wipers smearing slightly & split.

  8. Fail93,929 miles (+3)1 repaired1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,929 miles
    Test number
    308040500877
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen wipers smearing slightly & split.

  9. Fail93,926 miles (+10,295)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,926 miles
    Test number
    121732858641
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass83,631 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    83,631 miles
    Test number
    404914683377
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  11. Fail83,631 miles (+9,579)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,631 miles
    Test number
    855147169929
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass74,052 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    74,052 miles
    Test number
    928749947074
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut 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))

  13. Fail74,052 miles (+4,476)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,052 miles
    Test number
    606544806267
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut 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))

  14. Pass69,576 miles (+4,046)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    69,576 miles
    Test number
    163904490091
    • AdvisoryCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside windscreen wiper smearing.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear outer sill damaged.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  15. Pass65,530 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    65,530 miles
    Test number
    992966262599
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside outer sill damaged.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  16. Fail65,530 miles (+3,775)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,530 miles
    Test number
    371616906340
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside outer sill damaged.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  17. Pass61,755 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    61,755 miles
    Test number
    458548964513

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail61,752 miles (+1,677)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,752 miles
    Test number
    207217196559
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

  19. Pass60,075 miles (+8,589)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2018
    Odometer
    60,075 miles
    Test number
    460950805232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass51,486 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2017
    Odometer
    51,486 miles
    Test number
    429024241868
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  21. Fail51,486 miles (+8,272)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,486 miles
    Test number
    749290792579
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass43,214 miles (+5,802)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2016
    Odometer
    43,214 miles
    Test number
    475891345174
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished

  23. Pass37,412 miles (+3,785)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2015
    Odometer
    37,412 miles
    Test number
    275882744175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass33,627 miles (+4,590)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2014
    Odometer
    33,627 miles
    Test number
    769815433181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail29,037 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,037 miles
    Test number
    305478832123
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  26. Pass29,037 miles (+4,961)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2013
    Odometer
    29,037 miles
    Test number
    398808432119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass24,076 miles (+4,470)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2012
    Odometer
    24,076 miles
    Test number
    526819021141
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteN/s/f-o/s/f-n/s/r tyre side walls cracking.

  28. Pass19,606 miles (+690)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2011
    Odometer
    19,606 miles
    Test number
    220424040194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass18,916 miles (+3,009)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    18,916 miles
    Test number
    150146910045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass15,907 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    15,907 miles
    Test number
    550112419031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB55 ZZE

Does LB55 ZZE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB55 ZZE is valid until 22 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB55 ZZE?
The MOT on LB55 ZZE is valid until 22 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB55 ZZE done?
LB55 ZZE was recorded at 113,644 miles at its MOT on 11 May 2026, an average of 5,641 miles a year.
Has LB55 ZZE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 ZZE has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 11 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LB55 ZZE 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 ZZE find?
LB55 ZZE passed its latest MOT on 11 May 2026 with 2 minor defects and 12 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 11 more.

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