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Volkswagen Beetle

Red · Petrol · 2006 · 1,398 cc

LB56 GWGMOT history

LB56 GWG is a red petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 29 Nov 2006. Its MOT expired on 6 Jun 2025 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 93,608 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jun 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Jun 2025
Mileage
93,608 mi
At MOT on 7 Jun 2024
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,267 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 GWG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,398 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
29 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
7 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 GWG was last recorded at 93,608 miles on 7 Jun 2024, 556 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,052 miles · 23 May 2023
Between the last two tests
556 miles
Average per year
4,267 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 93,608 miles
  • 2023 – 93,052 miles
  • 2020 – 92,981 miles
  • 2019 – 92,798 miles
  • 2018 – 91,809 miles
  • 2017 – 89,791 miles
  • 2016 – 83,377 miles
  • 2015 – 76,724 miles
  • 2014 – 66,430 miles
  • 2013 – 59,662 miles
  • 2012 – 48,128 miles
  • 2011 – 36,351 miles
  • 2010 – 33,652 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,608 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryBoth rear seat belts have to be firmly pushed to engage in to anchorage
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

18 tests since 20 May 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,608 miles (+556)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    93,608 miles
    Test number
    810419580073
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear seat belts have to be firmly pushed to engage in to anchorage
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass93,052 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2024
    Odometer
    93,052 miles
    Test number
    827177179500
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail93,051 miles (+70)6 major1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,051 miles
    Test number
    671025351446
    • MajorElectronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass92,981 miles (+1)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    92,981 miles
    Test number
    423605337908
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail92,980 miles (+182)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,980 miles
    Test number
    528263458177
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass92,798 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    92,798 miles
    Test number
    415961910545
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail92,790 miles (+981)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,790 miles
    Test number
    541655764678
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass91,809 miles (+2,018)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    91,809 miles
    Test number
    340759325044
    • 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))

  9. Pass89,791 miles (+6,414)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    89,791 miles
    Test number
    855962157183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass83,377 miles (+6,653)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    83,377 miles
    Test number
    590288848846
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass76,724 miles (+10,294)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    76,724 miles
    Test number
    780858998703

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass66,430 miles (+6,768)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    66,430 miles
    Test number
    147423794249
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteTyres starting to get low

  13. Pass59,662 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    59,662 miles
    Test number
    985778993223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail59,662 miles (+11,534)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,662 miles
    Test number
    467035993262
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail48,128 miles5 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,128 miles
    Test number
    586987702314
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass48,128 miles (+11,777)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    48,128 miles
    Test number
    845727702310
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass36,351 miles (+2,699)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2012
    Odometer
    36,351 miles
    Test number
    626866531151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass33,652 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2011
    Odometer
    33,652 miles
    Test number
    152880440114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 GWG

Does LB56 GWG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB56 GWG expired on 6 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB56 GWG?
The MOT on LB56 GWG expired on 6 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB56 GWG done?
LB56 GWG was recorded at 93,608 miles at its MOT on 7 Jun 2024, an average of 4,267 miles a year.
Has LB56 GWG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 GWG has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 16 May 2023.
Has the mileage on LB56 GWG 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 GWG find?
LB56 GWG passed its latest MOT on 7 Jun 2024 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; both rear seat belts have to be firmly pushed to engage in to anchorage, and 2 more.

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