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Volkswagen Beetle

Black and Red · Petrol · 2005 · 1,984 cc

LC05 FDFMOT history

LC05 FDF is a black and red petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 22 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 29 Apr 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 113,260 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Apr 2027
Mileage
113,260 mi
At MOT on 25 Apr 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,013 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC05 FDF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Black and Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
22 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC05 FDF was last recorded at 113,260 miles on 25 Apr 2026, 2,443 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,817 miles · 14 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,443 miles
Average per year
4,013 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 113,260 miles
  • 2025 – 110,817 miles
  • 2024 – 108,357 miles
  • 2023 – 108,249 miles
  • 2022 – 100,426 miles
  • 2020 – 91,827 miles
  • 2018 – 88,438 miles
  • 2016 – 85,765 miles
  • 2015 – 83,851 miles
  • 2014 – 78,363 miles
  • 2012 – 67,570 miles
  • 2011 – 63,108 miles
  • 2010 – 56,730 miles
  • 2009 – 49,404 miles
  • 2008 – 41,238 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,260 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trail arm bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

21 tests since 13 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,260 miles (+2,443)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    113,260 miles
    Test number
    986845762407
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass110,817 miles (+110)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    110,817 miles
    Test number
    243155178585
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail110,707 miles (+2,350)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,707 miles
    Test number
    742562157577
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass108,357 miles (+108)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    108,357 miles
    Test number
    265913107787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass108,249 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    108,249 miles
    Test number
    570418408474
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trail arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trail arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail108,247 miles (+7,821)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,247 miles
    Test number
    423315081322
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect LHD headlamp (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect LHD Headlamp (4.1.2 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trail arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trail arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass100,426 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    100,426 miles
    Test number
    456799638159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail100,424 miles (+8,597)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,424 miles
    Test number
    512380693027
    • DangerousRoad wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  9. Pass91,827 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    91,827 miles
    Test number
    802150801713
    • AdvisoryFront top strut mounting tight in operation

  10. Fail91,827 miles (+3,389)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,827 miles
    Test number
    295098909971
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront top strut mounting tight in operation

  11. Pass88,438 miles (+2,673)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2019
    Odometer
    88,438 miles
    Test number
    811461994102
    • MinorObligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  12. Pass85,765 miles (+1,914)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2017
    Odometer
    85,765 miles
    Test number
    215497050867

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass83,851 miles (+5,488)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2016
    Odometer
    83,851 miles
    Test number
    876092045119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass78,363 miles (+10,793)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    78,363 miles
    Test number
    585724614138
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEML ILLUMUNATED

  15. Pass67,570 miles (+4,462)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2013
    Odometer
    67,570 miles
    Test number
    319786442156
    • NoteO/s front suspension has slight play

  16. Pass63,108 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2012
    Odometer
    63,108 miles
    Test number
    125173131187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail63,108 miles (+6,378)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,108 miles
    Test number
    999313131168
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass56,730 miles (+7,326)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2011
    Odometer
    56,730 miles
    Test number
    524416820114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass49,404 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2010
    Odometer
    49,404 miles
    Test number
    242989949189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail49,404 miles (+8,166)3 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,404 miles
    Test number
    111719949174
    • DangerousCentre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  21. Pass41,238 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2009
    Odometer
    41,238 miles
    Test number
    190744338191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC05 FDF

Does LC05 FDF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC05 FDF is valid until 29 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC05 FDF?
The MOT on LC05 FDF is valid until 29 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC05 FDF done?
LC05 FDF was recorded at 113,260 miles at its MOT on 25 Apr 2026, an average of 4,013 miles a year.
Has LC05 FDF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC05 FDF has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LC05 FDF 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 LC05 FDF find?
LC05 FDF passed its latest MOT on 25 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bush.

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