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Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 1,984 cc

LB56 FBUMOT history

LB56 FBU is a silver petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 8 Nov 2006. Its MOT expired on 30 Oct 2024 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 170,367 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Oct 2024
Mileage
170,367 mi
At MOT on 31 Oct 2023
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
11,360 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 FBU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
8 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
31 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 FBU was last recorded at 170,367 miles on 31 Oct 2023, 228 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,139 miles · 20 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
228 miles
Average per year
11,360 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 170,367 miles
  • 2022 – 161,713 miles
  • 2021 – 150,289 miles
  • 2020 – 141,794 miles
  • 2019 – 137,021 miles
  • 2018 – 129,125 miles
  • 2017 – 121,328 miles
  • 2016 – 109,517 miles
  • 2015 – 102,946 miles
  • 2014 – 88,875 miles
  • 2013 – 75,936 miles
  • 2012 – 65,990 miles
  • 2011 – 42,438 miles
  • 2010 – 14,319 miles
  • 2009 – 11,711 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,367 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorOffside Front Outer 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 2023
  • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Items removed from driver's view prior to testRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass170,367 miles (+228)4 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    170,367 miles
    Test number
    437537173576
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

  2. Fail170,139 miles (+8,426)3 major4 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,139 miles
    Test number
    268381425614
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

  3. Pass161,713 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    161,713 miles
    Test number
    779334488861

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass161,713 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    161,713 miles
    Test number
    722359059822
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail161,713 miles (+11,424)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,713 miles
    Test number
    230708287672
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass150,289 miles (+19)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    150,289 miles
    Test number
    864065046485
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail150,270 miles (+8,476)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,270 miles
    Test number
    959581423532
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass141,794 miles (+4,773)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    141,794 miles
    Test number
    597568062237
    • AdvisoryNearside outer sill accident damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer sill body damage

  9. Pass137,021 miles (+7,896)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    137,021 miles
    Test number
    614307637371
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective center mounting snapped (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet safety latch partially seized
    • AdvisoryDrivers seat belt clasp cover missing

  10. Pass129,125 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    129,125 miles
    Test number
    444056963922
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective center exhaust mounting snapped (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside undertrays hanging down
    • AdvisoryOil leak (sump area)

  11. Fail129,125 miles (+7,797)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,125 miles
    Test number
    868972680707
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective center exhaust mounting snapped (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside undertrays hanging down
    • AdvisoryOil leak (sump area)

  12. Pass121,328 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    121,328 miles
    Test number
    366646625028
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner wheel rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also has cuts in outer side wall (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  13. Fail121,328 miles (+11,811)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,328 miles
    Test number
    848968748309
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner wheel rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also has cuts in outer side wall (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  14. Pass109,517 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    109,517 miles
    Test number
    598836382811
    • AdvisoryBody damage to near side outer door sill
    • AdvisoryBody damage to near side outer door sill
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner side rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail109,517 miles (+6,571)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,517 miles
    Test number
    995366197995
    • FailureCentral Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryBody damage to near side outer door sill
    • AdvisoryBody damage to near side outer door sill
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner side rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass102,946 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    102,946 miles
    Test number
    738133461792
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mount fractured but still fully supporting system
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

  17. Fail102,946 miles (+14,071)1 dangerous2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,946 miles
    Test number
    252803054854
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mount fractured but still fully supporting system
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

  18. Pass88,875 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    88,875 miles
    Test number
    257931914313
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteBoth windscreen wiper blade rubbers in poor condition

  19. Fail88,872 miles (+12,936)6 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,872 miles
    Test number
    556431914389
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth windscreen wiper blade rubbers in poor condition

  20. Pass75,936 miles (+9,946)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    75,936 miles
    Test number
    459092603307
    • NoteCuts on offside front tyre outer sidewall
    • NoteFront brake discs heavily worn/lipped
    • NoteNearside front tyre low
    • NoteOffside rear inner brake pad low

  21. Pass65,990 miles (+23,552)1 advisory6 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    65,990 miles
    Test number
    508022592283
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteCenter exhaust mount in poor condition
    • NoteUndertray in poor condition and insecure
    • NoteWiper blades in poor condition

  22. Pass42,438 miles (+28,119)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    42,438 miles
    Test number
    699939601316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass14,319 miles (+2,608)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    14,319 miles
    Test number
    141072210343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass11,711 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    11,711 miles
    Test number
    952346519352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 FBU

Does LB56 FBU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB56 FBU expired on 30 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB56 FBU?
The MOT on LB56 FBU expired on 30 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB56 FBU done?
LB56 FBU was recorded at 170,367 miles at its MOT on 31 Oct 2023, an average of 11,360 miles a year.
Has LB56 FBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 FBU has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LB56 FBU 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 FBU find?
LB56 FBU passed its latest MOT on 31 Oct 2023 with 4 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre obviously under inflated; offside front headlamp reflector slightly defective; offside front outer track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt, and 4 more.

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