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Black · Petrol · 2007 · 1,781 cc

LB57 KEUMOT history

LB57 KEU is a black petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 29 Dec 2007. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 75,117 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jan 2027
Mileage
75,117 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,675 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB57 KEU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
29 Dec 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB57 KEU was last recorded at 75,117 miles on 6 Jan 2026, 2,739 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,378 miles · 4 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,739 miles
Average per year
3,675 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,117 miles
  • 2025 – 72,378 miles
  • 2024 – 71,266 miles
  • 2022 – 69,819 miles
  • 2021 – 67,961 miles
  • 2020 – 66,437 miles
  • 2019 – 63,585 miles
  • 2018 – 63,585 miles
  • 2017 – 61,314 miles
  • 2016 – 57,824 miles
  • 2015 – 54,067 miles
  • 2014 – 47,713 miles
  • 2013 – 40,304 miles
  • 2012 – 35,967 miles
  • 2011 – 28,904 miles
  • 2010 – 19,829 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,117 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass75,117 miles (+2,739)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    75,117 miles
    Test number
    994770513096
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass72,378 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    72,378 miles
    Test number
    525669628610
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail72,378 miles (+1,112)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,378 miles
    Test number
    366799983266
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass71,266 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    71,266 miles
    Test number
    286874691889
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail71,266 miles (+1,447)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,266 miles
    Test number
    195902121837
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass69,819 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    69,819 miles
    Test number
    324149918780
    • 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))

  7. Fail69,819 miles (+1,858)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,819 miles
    Test number
    111452525695
    • MajorHeadlamp lens seriously defective BOTH SIDES (4.1.1 (b) (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))

  8. Pass67,961 miles (+1,524)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    67,961 miles
    Test number
    594541237134
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  9. Pass66,437 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    66,437 miles
    Test number
    520539770008
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  10. Fail66,437 miles (+1,747)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,437 miles
    Test number
    797290277097
    • 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))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  11. Pass64,690 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    64,690 miles
    Test number
    666755109979

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail64,690 miles (+1,105)1 dangerous5 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,690 miles
    Test number
    477879704892
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

  13. Pass63,585 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    63,585 miles
    Test number
    889677093401
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Fail63,585 miles (+2,271)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,585 miles
    Test number
    456143818484
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  15. Pass61,314 miles (+3,490)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    61,314 miles
    Test number
    165049405493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass57,824 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    57,824 miles
    Test number
    824322768208
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  17. Fail57,823 miles (+3,756)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,823 miles
    Test number
    715836551618
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  18. Pass54,067 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    54,067 miles
    Test number
    171978648366
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear nail in tyre

  19. Fail54,067 miles (+6,354)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,067 miles
    Test number
    110881002078
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear nail in tyre

  20. Pass47,713 miles (+7,409)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    47,713 miles
    Test number
    175176554328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass40,304 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    40,304 miles
    Test number
    538303553339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail40,304 miles (+4,337)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,304 miles
    Test number
    867733353386
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  23. Pass35,967 miles (+7,063)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    35,967 miles
    Test number
    376064052308
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracking on side wall.

  24. Pass28,904 miles (+9,075)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    28,904 miles
    Test number
    425182741444
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass19,829 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    19,829 miles
    Test number
    171815150380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB57 KEU

Does LB57 KEU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB57 KEU is valid until 5 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB57 KEU?
The MOT on LB57 KEU is valid until 5 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB57 KEU done?
LB57 KEU was recorded at 75,117 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2026, an average of 3,675 miles a year.
Has LB57 KEU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB57 KEU has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LB57 KEU 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 KEU find?
LB57 KEU passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2026 with 5 advisories: front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both; nearside rear coil spring corroded; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 2 more.

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