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Volkswagen Beetle

Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,390 cc

LB59 OBVMOT history

LB59 OBV is a black petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 19 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 76,699 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jul 2027
Mileage
76,699 mi
At MOT on 13 Jul 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,303 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB59 OBV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
19 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB59 OBV was last recorded at 76,699 miles on 13 Jul 2026, 3,817 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,882 miles · 14 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
3,817 miles
Average per year
4,303 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 76,699 miles
  • 2025 – 72,882 miles
  • 2024 – 71,399 miles
  • 2023 – 67,200 miles
  • 2022 – 65,380 miles
  • 2021 – 62,037 miles
  • 2020 – 58,463 miles
  • 2019 – 53,186 miles
  • 2018 – 47,554 miles
  • 2017 – 42,005 miles
  • 2016 – 39,555 miles
  • 2015 – 34,727 miles
  • 2014 – 29,358 miles
  • 2013 – 24,032 miles
  • 2012 – 18,122 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,699 miles
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Splash shield insecure.
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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 Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

19 tests since 1 Dec 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,699 miles (+3,817)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    76,699 miles
    Test number
    462511623028
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Cloudy. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Splash shield insecure.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass72,882 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    72,882 miles
    Test number
    104530651214
    • AdvisoryLower underbody /suspension and exhaust starting to surface corrode areas.

  3. Fail72,882 miles (+1,483)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,882 miles
    Test number
    859416775734
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryLower underbody /suspension and exhaust starting to surface corrode areas.

  4. Pass71,399 miles (+4,199)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    71,399 miles
    Test number
    101749927956
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  5. Pass67,200 miles (+1,820)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    67,200 miles
    Test number
    206843929236
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s & o/s cracking around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass65,380 miles (+3,343)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    65,380 miles
    Test number
    358299648576

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass62,037 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    62,037 miles
    Test number
    554714233330
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • 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))

  8. Fail62,037 miles (+3,574)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,037 miles
    Test number
    721549583736
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • 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))

  9. Pass58,463 miles (+5,277)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    58,463 miles
    Test number
    263045908858
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass53,186 miles (+5,632)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    53,186 miles
    Test number
    950677796732
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass47,554 miles (+5,549)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    47,554 miles
    Test number
    525671013123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass42,005 miles (+2,450)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    42,005 miles
    Test number
    407784094777

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass39,555 miles (+4,828)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    39,555 miles
    Test number
    430886017735

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass34,727 miles (+5,369)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    34,727 miles
    Test number
    697146087640

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass29,358 miles (+5,326)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    29,358 miles
    Test number
    539956924343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass24,032 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    24,032 miles
    Test number
    137524933391
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail24,032 miles (+5,910)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,032 miles
    Test number
    146454033318
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail18,122 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,122 miles
    Test number
    235716532387
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  19. Pass18,122 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    18,122 miles
    Test number
    685596632329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB59 OBV

Does LB59 OBV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB59 OBV is valid until 20 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB59 OBV?
The MOT on LB59 OBV is valid until 20 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB59 OBV done?
LB59 OBV was recorded at 76,699 miles at its MOT on 13 Jul 2026, an average of 4,303 miles a year.
Has LB59 OBV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB59 OBV has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LB59 OBV 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 OBV find?
LB59 OBV passed its latest MOT on 13 Jul 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy.; nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front splash shield insecure., and 1 more.

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