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Blue · Diesel · 2006 · 1,896 cc

LB56 GUXMOT history

LB56 GUX is a blue diesel Volkswagen Beetle first used on 31 Oct 2006. Its MOT is valid until 25 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 133,524 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Feb 2027
Mileage
133,524 mi
At MOT on 17 Feb 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,039 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 GUX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
31 Oct 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 GUX was last recorded at 133,524 miles on 17 Feb 2026, 18,833 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,691 miles · 26 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
18,833 miles
Average per year
6,039 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 133,524 miles
  • 2025 – 114,691 miles
  • 2024 – 105,797 miles
  • 2023 – 105,097 miles
  • 2022 – 102,939 miles
  • 2021 – 99,014 miles
  • 2020 – 95,792 miles
  • 2018 – 90,945 miles
  • 2017 – 83,218 miles
  • 2016 – 80,181 miles
  • 2015 – 77,718 miles
  • 2014 – 73,340 miles
  • 2013 – 68,195 miles
  • 2012 – 59,731 miles
  • 2011 – 49,220 miles
  • 2010 – 35,522 miles
  • 2009 – 34,802 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,524 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryExhaust outer skin corroded

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 Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

22 tests since 13 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,524 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    133,524 miles
    Test number
    678730405103
    • AdvisoryExhaust outer skin corroded

  2. Fail133,516 miles (+18,825)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,516 miles
    Test number
    885135104043
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust outer skin corroded

  3. Pass114,691 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    114,691 miles
    Test number
    373369567405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail114,683 miles (+8,886)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,683 miles
    Test number
    655197426913
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  5. Pass105,797 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    105,797 miles
    Test number
    230615218633

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail105,797 miles (+700)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,797 miles
    Test number
    306429754484
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass105,097 miles (+2,158)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    105,097 miles
    Test number
    370331918137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass102,939 miles (+3,925)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    102,939 miles
    Test number
    780223639505

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass99,014 miles (+3,222)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    99,014 miles
    Test number
    670460358298
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  10. Pass95,792 miles (+4,847)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    95,792 miles
    Test number
    385296522046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass90,945 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    90,945 miles
    Test number
    556615294445
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail90,935 miles (+4,910)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,935 miles
    Test number
    756018318489
    • MajorNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))
    • 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))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside wing mirror insecure

  13. Pass86,025 miles (+2,807)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    86,025 miles
    Test number
    363448416470
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  14. Pass83,218 miles (+3,037)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    83,218 miles
    Test number
    229703420449
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (2.4.A.3)

  15. Pass80,181 miles (+2,463)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    80,181 miles
    Test number
    405838961099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass77,718 miles (+4,378)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    77,718 miles
    Test number
    147096735468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass73,340 miles (+5,145)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    73,340 miles
    Test number
    937409324065
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront discs worn
    • NoteNo acceleration detected on smoke test

  18. Pass68,195 miles (+8,464)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    68,195 miles
    Test number
    136695833431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass59,731 miles (+10,511)1 advisory6 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    59,731 miles
    Test number
    387693282020
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteFront discs worn/ridged
    • NoteNsr tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge
    • NoteRear discs worn
    • NoteRear pads getting low
    • NoteStone chips in windscreen

  20. Pass49,220 miles (+13,698)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    49,220 miles
    Test number
    105588201169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass35,522 miles (+720)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    35,522 miles
    Test number
    471270310193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass34,802 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    34,802 miles
    Test number
    371626689248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 GUX

Does LB56 GUX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 GUX is valid until 25 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB56 GUX?
The MOT on LB56 GUX is valid until 25 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB56 GUX done?
LB56 GUX was recorded at 133,524 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2026, an average of 6,039 miles a year.
Has LB56 GUX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 GUX has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LB56 GUX 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 GUX find?
LB56 GUX passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: exhaust outer skin corroded.

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