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Blue · Petrol · 2007 · 1,596 cc

LB56 XZDMOT history

LB56 XZD is a blue petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 11 Jan 2007. Its MOT expired on 27 Mar 2025 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 138,741 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Mar 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Mar 2025
Mileage
138,741 mi
At MOT on 28 Mar 2024
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,822 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 XZD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
11 Jan 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
28 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 XZD was last recorded at 138,741 miles on 28 Mar 2024, 6,780 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,961 miles · 24 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
6,780 miles
Average per year
7,822 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 138,741 miles
  • 2022 – 131,961 miles
  • 2021 – 124,314 miles
  • 2020 – 116,763 miles
  • 2019 – 111,642 miles
  • 2018 – 101,918 miles
  • 2017 – 97,267 miles
  • 2016 – 93,407 miles
  • 2015 – 89,104 miles
  • 2014 – 85,467 miles
  • 2013 – 81,287 miles
  • 2012 – 50,606 miles
  • 2011 – 39,647 miles
  • 2010 – 28,488 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,741 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021

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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 22 Feb 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,741 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    138,741 miles
    Test number
    875826153559
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail138,741 miles (+6,780)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,741 miles
    Test number
    720012691619
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass131,961 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    131,961 miles
    Test number
    578337619902
    • AdvisoryCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail131,961 miles (+7,647)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,961 miles
    Test number
    626819189226
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass124,314 miles (+58)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    124,314 miles
    Test number
    161706109328
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail124,256 miles (+7,493)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,256 miles
    Test number
    903908159536
    • MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass116,763 miles (+5,121)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    116,763 miles
    Test number
    553476517670

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass111,642 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    111,642 miles
    Test number
    137482363618
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail111,642 miles (+9,724)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,642 miles
    Test number
    291029983373
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass101,918 miles (+4,651)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    101,918 miles
    Test number
    836670187750
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edgs

  11. Pass97,267 miles (+3,860)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    97,267 miles
    Test number
    437085052101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass93,407 miles (+4,303)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    93,407 miles
    Test number
    315485329860
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin both sides rear (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass89,104 miles (+3,637)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    89,104 miles
    Test number
    215049092608
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass85,467 miles (+4,180)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    85,467 miles
    Test number
    446168234417
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass81,287 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    81,287 miles
    Test number
    418628533329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail81,287 miles (+18,253)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,287 miles
    Test number
    955106633314
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  17. Pass63,034 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    63,034 miles
    Test number
    675623543012
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear tyres perished

  18. Fail63,034 miles (+12,428)1 dangerous1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,034 miles
    Test number
    127583843430
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear tyres perished

  19. Pass50,606 miles (+10,959)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    50,606 miles
    Test number
    228606942087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass39,647 miles (+11,159)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    39,647 miles
    Test number
    418768141017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass28,488 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    28,488 miles
    Test number
    424723650016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 XZD

Does LB56 XZD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB56 XZD expired on 27 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB56 XZD?
The MOT on LB56 XZD expired on 27 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB56 XZD done?
LB56 XZD was recorded at 138,741 miles at its MOT on 28 Mar 2024, an average of 7,822 miles a year.
Has LB56 XZD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 XZD has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LB56 XZD 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 XZD find?
LB56 XZD passed its latest MOT on 28 Mar 2024 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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