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Volkswagen Beetle

Grey · Diesel · 2007 · 1,896 cc

LB57 BWGMOT history

LB57 BWG is a grey diesel Volkswagen Beetle first used on 30 Nov 2007. Its MOT expired on 20 Jul 2026 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 154,043 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Jul 2026
Mileage
154,043 mi
At MOT on 21 Jul 2025
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,945 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB57 BWG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
30 Nov 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB57 BWG was last recorded at 154,043 miles on 21 Jul 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,043 miles · 18 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
8,945 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 154,043 miles
  • 2024 – 147,958 miles
  • 2023 – 139,931 miles
  • 2022 – 128,508 miles
  • 2021 – 113,674 miles
  • 2020 – 107,672 miles
  • 2019 – 105,717 miles
  • 2018 – 102,450 miles
  • 2017 – 95,771 miles
  • 2016 – 84,377 miles
  • 2015 – 71,668 miles
  • 2014 – 51,710 miles
  • 2013 – 43,967 miles
  • 2012 – 38,364 miles
  • 2011 – 30,441 miles
  • 2010 – 22,748 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,043 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Rear exhaust box corroded.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 16 Nov 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,043 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    154,043 miles
    Test number
    167276572571
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail154,043 miles (+6,085)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,043 miles
    Test number
    833929273574
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass147,958 miles (+172)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    147,958 miles
    Test number
    993714084580
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Rear exhaust box corroded.

  4. Fail147,786 miles (+7,855)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,786 miles
    Test number
    680666257578
    • 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))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Rear exhaust box corroded.

  5. Pass139,931 miles (+11,423)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    139,931 miles
    Test number
    773687375638
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output NS AND OS (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  6. Pass128,508 miles (+14,834)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    128,508 miles
    Test number
    447602169766

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass113,674 miles (+6,002)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    113,674 miles
    Test number
    576923179500

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass107,672 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    107,672 miles
    Test number
    247172586824

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail107,672 miles (+1,955)1 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,672 miles
    Test number
    277109950835
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside 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 aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass105,717 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    105,717 miles
    Test number
    234573390684
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded BOTH REARS (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFACTORY FITTED ENGINE COVER /UNDER TRAY
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt and o/s rear
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 3.0 mm + DETEROIRATED-205/55/16-91V (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail105,717 miles (+3,267)4 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,717 miles
    Test number
    445991834070
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid empty (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid empty (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded BOTH REARS (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFACTORY FITTED ENGINE COVER /UNDER TRAY
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt and o/s rear
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 3.0 mm + DETEROIRATED-205/55/16-91V (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass102,450 miles (+6,679)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    102,450 miles
    Test number
    574190720391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass95,771 miles (+11,394)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    95,771 miles
    Test number
    648525188849
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre side walls damaged requires replacement
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn inner edges

  14. Pass84,377 miles (+12,709)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    84,377 miles
    Test number
    498707381203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass71,668 miles (+19,958)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    71,668 miles
    Test number
    341232168598

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass51,710 miles (+7,743)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    51,710 miles
    Test number
    667184524366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass43,967 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    43,967 miles
    Test number
    299260833343
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail43,967 miles (+5,603)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,967 miles
    Test number
    939600733389
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail38,364 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,364 miles
    Test number
    555855032345
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass38,364 miles (+7,923)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    38,364 miles
    Test number
    745975232330
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass30,441 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    30,441 miles
    Test number
    855126911374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail30,441 miles (+7,693)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,441 miles
    Test number
    497405111404
    • FailureCentre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  23. Pass22,748 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    22,748 miles
    Test number
    473620920410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB57 BWG

Does LB57 BWG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB57 BWG expired on 20 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB57 BWG?
The MOT on LB57 BWG expired on 20 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB57 BWG done?
LB57 BWG was recorded at 154,043 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2025, an average of 8,945 miles a year.
Has LB57 BWG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB57 BWG has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LB57 BWG 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 LB57 BWG find?
LB57 BWG passed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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