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Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow · Petrol · 2006 · 1,596 cc

LB56 BPVMOT history

LB56 BPV is a yellow petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 29 Oct 2006. Its MOT expired on 2 Nov 2022 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 135,521 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Nov 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Nov 2022
Mileage
135,521 mi
At MOT on 3 Nov 2021
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,407 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 BPV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
29 Oct 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
3 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 BPV was last recorded at 135,521 miles on 3 Nov 2021, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,516 miles · 28 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
9,407 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 135,521 miles
  • 2020 – 125,394 miles
  • 2019 – 119,046 miles
  • 2018 – 110,159 miles
  • 2017 – 101,883 miles
  • 2016 – 92,483 miles
  • 2015 – 81,338 miles
  • 2014 – 72,076 miles
  • 2013 – 65,467 miles
  • 2012 – 54,572 miles
  • 2011 – 42,957 miles
  • 2010 – 33,048 miles
  • 2009 – 22,065 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,521 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryEmissions erratic

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 Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass135,521 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    135,521 miles
    Test number
    556882449276
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEmissions erratic

  2. Fail135,516 miles (+10,122)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,516 miles
    Test number
    739085643094
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  3. Pass125,394 miles (+6,348)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    125,394 miles
    Test number
    981957847154
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  4. Pass119,046 miles (+5)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    119,046 miles
    Test number
    297392911041
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail119,041 miles (+8,882)1 dangerous4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,041 miles
    Test number
    246698566620
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorCentral Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose porous (1.1.12 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding park brake lever (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass110,159 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    110,159 miles
    Test number
    383014935006
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail110,156 miles (+8,273)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,156 miles
    Test number
    685133446796
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass101,883 miles (+9,400)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    101,883 miles
    Test number
    278688345177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass92,483 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    92,483 miles
    Test number
    502432570190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail92,480 miles (+11,142)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,480 miles
    Test number
    911963919974
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass81,338 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    81,338 miles
    Test number
    428054267295
    • AdvisoryUnder-body, under-bonnet and sill covers fitted obscuring some testable items.

  12. Fail81,335 miles (+9,259)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,335 miles
    Test number
    893719572986
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryUnder-body, under-bonnet and sill covers fitted obscuring some testable items.

  13. Pass72,076 miles (+6,609)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    72,076 miles
    Test number
    715000694288
    • 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)

  14. Fail65,467 miles1 repaired7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,467 miles
    Test number
    395743383490
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteCentre exhaust mounting insecure but still supporting exhaust
    • NoteFront tyres adversly wearing on inside edges

  15. Pass65,467 miles (+10,895)7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    65,467 miles
    Test number
    457063683291
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteCentre exhaust mounting insecure but still supporting exhaust
    • NoteFront tyres adversly wearing on inside edges

  16. Pass54,572 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    54,572 miles
    Test number
    326909772201
    • NoteCenter exhaust hanger not attached to exhaust but still supported

  17. Fail54,572 miles (+11,615)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,572 miles
    Test number
    209599172266
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteCenter exhaust hanger not attached to exhaust but still supported

  18. Pass42,957 miles (+9,909)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    42,957 miles
    Test number
    466048681290
    • NoteCuts in offside rear tyre tread
    • NoteNearside rear tyre starting to wear and cuts in tread

  19. Pass33,048 miles (+10,983)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    33,048 miles
    Test number
    270562080237
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside front tyre starting to wear on edges
    • NoteOffside front tyre starting to wear on edges

  20. Pass22,065 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    22,065 miles
    Test number
    620375089228
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Questions about LB56 BPV

Does LB56 BPV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB56 BPV expired on 2 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB56 BPV?
The MOT on LB56 BPV expired on 2 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB56 BPV done?
LB56 BPV was recorded at 135,521 miles at its MOT on 3 Nov 2021, an average of 9,407 miles a year.
Has LB56 BPV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 BPV has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on LB56 BPV 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 LB56 BPV find?
LB56 BPV passed its latest MOT on 3 Nov 2021 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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