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Beige · Petrol · 2007 · 1,398 cc

LB56 XZEMOT history

LB56 XZE is a beige petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 6 Jan 2007. Its MOT is valid until 28 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 18 MOT tests, with 72,705 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Dec 2026
Mileage
72,705 mi
At MOT on 10 Dec 2025
MOT tests
18
17 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,649 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 XZE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,398 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
6 Jan 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 XZE was last recorded at 72,705 miles on 10 Dec 2025, 2,019 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
70,686 miles · 9 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,019 miles
Average per year
3,649 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 72,705 miles
  • 2024 – 70,686 miles
  • 2023 – 68,730 miles
  • 2022 – 66,231 miles
  • 2021 – 64,023 miles
  • 2020 – 60,526 miles
  • 2019 – 56,319 miles
  • 2018 – 52,090 miles
  • 2017 – 48,201 miles
  • 2016 – 44,150 miles
  • 2015 – 39,805 miles
  • 2014 – 35,449 miles
  • 2013 – 31,707 miles
  • 2012 – 27,683 miles
  • 2011 – 23,329 miles
  • 2010 – 18,838 miles
  • 2009 – 14,427 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,705 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 21 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,705 miles (+2,019)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    72,705 miles
    Test number
    570656838378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass70,686 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    70,686 miles
    Test number
    209746859745

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail70,686 miles (+1,956)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,686 miles
    Test number
    222339227112
    • MajorNearside 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 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))
  4. Pass68,730 miles (+2,499)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    68,730 miles
    Test number
    981598839145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass66,231 miles (+2,208)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    66,231 miles
    Test number
    784902301820

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass64,023 miles (+3,497)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    64,023 miles
    Test number
    403295993046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass60,526 miles (+4,207)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    60,526 miles
    Test number
    432595852142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass56,319 miles (+4,229)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    56,319 miles
    Test number
    535236234122
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  9. Pass52,090 miles (+3,889)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    52,090 miles
    Test number
    657625674998

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass48,201 miles (+4,051)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    48,201 miles
    Test number
    187662373928

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass44,150 miles (+4,345)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    44,150 miles
    Test number
    387450579790

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass39,805 miles (+4,356)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    39,805 miles
    Test number
    825586588883

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass35,449 miles (+3,742)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    35,449 miles
    Test number
    377651134311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass31,707 miles (+4,024)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    31,707 miles
    Test number
    258588443366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass27,683 miles (+4,354)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    27,683 miles
    Test number
    825622852301
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront and rear tyres cracking
    • NoteFront tyres worn on edge
  16. Pass23,329 miles (+4,491)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    23,329 miles
    Test number
    497987941439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass18,838 miles (+4,411)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    18,838 miles
    Test number
    433378140449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass14,427 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    14,427 miles
    Test number
    673025759327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 XZE

Does LB56 XZE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 XZE is valid until 28 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB56 XZE?
The MOT on LB56 XZE is valid until 28 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB56 XZE done?
LB56 XZE was recorded at 72,705 miles at its MOT on 10 Dec 2025, an average of 3,649 miles a year.
Has LB56 XZE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 XZE has failed 1 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LB56 XZE 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 XZE find?
LB56 XZE passed its latest MOT on 10 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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