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Grey · Petrol · 2007 · 1,984 cc

LB57 FPEMOT history

LB57 FPE is a grey petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 21 Nov 2007. Its MOT expired on 4 Dec 2024 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 172,647 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Nov 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Dec 2024
Mileage
172,647 mi
At MOT on 17 Nov 2023
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,187 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB57 FPE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
21 Nov 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
17 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB57 FPE was last recorded at 172,647 miles on 17 Nov 2023, 61 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
172,586 miles · 8 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
61 miles
Average per year
9,187 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 172,647 miles
  • 2022 – 171,458 miles
  • 2021 – 168,209 miles
  • 2020 – 161,672 miles
  • 2019 – 154,172 miles
  • 2018 – 146,492 miles
  • 2017 – 138,643 miles
  • 2016 – 132,083 miles
  • 2015 – 122,896 miles
  • 2014 – 114,081 miles
  • 2013 – 95,938 miles
  • 2012 – 77,136 miles
  • 2011 – 63,776 miles
  • 2010 – 53,220 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,647 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012

Full MOT history

20 tests since 17 Nov 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,647 miles (+61)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    172,647 miles
    Test number
    660983016760

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail172,586 miles (+1,128)1 dangerous1 major3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,586 miles
    Test number
    313755140957
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorRoad wheel fixing missing 4 wheel bolts missing in 4 wheels (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front driver side wing mirror slightly defective

  3. Pass171,458 miles (+3,249)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    171,458 miles
    Test number
    128103321061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass168,209 miles (+6,537)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    168,209 miles
    Test number
    487840160734

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass161,672 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    161,672 miles
    Test number
    286204227155
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail161,669 miles (+7,497)2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,669 miles
    Test number
    959839461688
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass154,172 miles (+8)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    154,172 miles
    Test number
    509950792826
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail154,164 miles (+7,672)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,164 miles
    Test number
    636926911029
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass146,492 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    146,492 miles
    Test number
    560626944819

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail146,482 miles (+7,839)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,482 miles
    Test number
    125065285367
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass138,643 miles (+6,560)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    138,643 miles
    Test number
    700034470092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass132,083 miles (+9,187)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    132,083 miles
    Test number
    855723774484
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass122,896 miles (+8,815)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    122,896 miles
    Test number
    442948144400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass114,081 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    114,081 miles
    Test number
    316688334341
    • NoteEngine warning light on
    • NoteNearside front tyre bald on inside edge

  15. Fail114,081 miles (+18,143)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,081 miles
    Test number
    249458234375
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteEngine warning light on
    • NoteNearside front tyre bald on inside edge

  16. Pass95,938 miles (+18,802)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    95,938 miles
    Test number
    369032923315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass77,136 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    77,136 miles
    Test number
    108480222368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail77,134 miles (+13,358)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,134 miles
    Test number
    378609712319
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass63,776 miles (+10,556)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    63,776 miles
    Test number
    465188921369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass53,220 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    53,220 miles
    Test number
    283081720373
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB57 FPE

Does LB57 FPE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB57 FPE expired on 4 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB57 FPE?
The MOT on LB57 FPE expired on 4 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB57 FPE done?
LB57 FPE was recorded at 172,647 miles at its MOT on 17 Nov 2023, an average of 9,187 miles a year.
Has LB57 FPE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB57 FPE has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LB57 FPE 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 FPE find?
LB57 FPE passed its latest MOT on 17 Nov 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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