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Yellow · Petrol · 2009 · 1,596 cc

LB59 CXTMOT history

LB59 CXT is a yellow petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 30 Nov 2009. Its MOT expired on 24 Sept 2026 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 84,812 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Sept 2026
Mileage
84,812 mi
At MOT on 25 Sept 2025
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,518 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB59 CXT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
30 Nov 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB59 CXT was last recorded at 84,812 miles on 25 Sept 2025, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,804 miles · 23 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
4,518 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 84,812 miles
  • 2024 – 77,136 miles
  • 2023 – 74,053 miles
  • 2022 – 70,082 miles
  • 2021 – 66,409 miles
  • 2020 – 63,700 miles
  • 2019 – 60,729 miles
  • 2018 – 56,192 miles
  • 2017 – 50,628 miles
  • 2016 – 47,275 miles
  • 2015 – 42,851 miles
  • 2014 – 35,776 miles
  • 2013 – 34,261 miles
  • 2012 – 26,861 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,812 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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 outer sill damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside front tyre nearly on wear bars

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear brake pads very low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear brake pads low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

19 tests since 27 Nov 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,812 miles (+8)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    84,812 miles
    Test number
    666157684148
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail84,804 miles (+5)1 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,804 miles
    Test number
    818600227932
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail84,799 miles (+7,663)1 dangerous7 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,799 miles
    Test number
    966436293943
    • DangerousItems removed from driver's view prior to test items hanging from rear view mirror would otherwise fail mot restricting drivers view
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements uk sticker need and 11mm at least border from reg plate lettering (0.1 (d))
    • MajorHorn sound not in accordance with requirements not a single tone likley old and water logged (7.7 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (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 Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside 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))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements uk sticker need and 11mm at least border from reg plate lettering (0.1 (d))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective cleaned during test to make more acceptable as beam image was slightly distorted (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement old and perished and splitting borderline failure (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement old and perished and splitting borderline failure (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass77,136 miles (+3,083)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    77,136 miles
    Test number
    775515329558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass74,053 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    74,053 miles
    Test number
    673106732100
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail74,053 miles (+3,971)1 repaired2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,053 miles
    Test number
    710649780756
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass70,082 miles (+3,673)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    70,082 miles
    Test number
    144597214489
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass66,409 miles (+2,709)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    66,409 miles
    Test number
    159349834242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass63,700 miles (+2,971)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    63,700 miles
    Test number
    654068129935
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre tread 2mm

  10. Pass60,729 miles (+96)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    60,729 miles
    Test number
    692661382647
    • AdvisoryNearside outer sill damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre nearly on wear bars
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads very low

  11. Fail60,633 miles (+4,441)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,633 miles
    Test number
    467175009986
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside outer sill damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre nearly on wear bars
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads very low

  12. Pass56,192 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    56,192 miles
    Test number
    360898792523
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Fail56,192 miles (+5,564)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,192 miles
    Test number
    871384364473
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid topped up (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass50,628 miles (+3,353)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    50,628 miles
    Test number
    479989174550
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads low

  15. Pass47,275 miles (+4,424)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    47,275 miles
    Test number
    929227033108
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads low

  16. Pass42,851 miles (+7,075)7 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    42,851 miles
    Test number
    349224595184
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perished
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished

  17. Pass35,776 miles (+1,515)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    35,776 miles
    Test number
    565615464024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass34,261 miles (+7,400)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    34,261 miles
    Test number
    499473523424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass26,861 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    26,861 miles
    Test number
    169032832358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB59 CXT

Does LB59 CXT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB59 CXT expired on 24 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB59 CXT?
The MOT on LB59 CXT expired on 24 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB59 CXT done?
LB59 CXT was recorded at 84,812 miles at its MOT on 25 Sept 2025, an average of 4,518 miles a year.
Has LB59 CXT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB59 CXT has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LB59 CXT 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 LB59 CXT find?
LB59 CXT passed its latest MOT on 25 Sept 2025 with 2 minor defects: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective.

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