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Volkswagen Beetle

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,984 cc

LC05 RVTMOT history

LC05 RVT is a silver petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 6 May 2005. Its MOT expired on 27 Apr 2026 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 148,900 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Apr 2026
Mileage
148,900 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2025
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,257 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC05 RVT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
6 May 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC05 RVT was last recorded at 148,900 miles on 2 Apr 2025, 3,503 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,397 miles · 17 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
3,503 miles
Average per year
7,257 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 148,900 miles
  • 2024 – 145,397 miles
  • 2023 – 141,316 miles
  • 2022 – 136,300 miles
  • 2021 – 130,074 miles
  • 2020 – 126,440 miles
  • 2019 – 122,987 miles
  • 2018 – 118,834 miles
  • 2017 – 114,340 miles
  • 2016 – 104,761 miles
  • 2015 – 96,706 miles
  • 2014 – 87,460 miles
  • 2013 – 81,182 miles
  • 2012 – 72,221 miles
  • 2010 – 57,654 miles
  • 2009 – 43,093 miles
  • 2008 – 27,226 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,900 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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

22 tests since 26 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,900 miles (+3,503)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    148,900 miles
    Test number
    200330575588

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass145,397 miles (+4,081)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    145,397 miles
    Test number
    860078126417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass141,316 miles (+5,016)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    141,316 miles
    Test number
    239103980919

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass136,300 miles (+6,226)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    136,300 miles
    Test number
    494512014631

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass130,074 miles (+3,634)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    130,074 miles
    Test number
    263000039366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass126,440 miles (+3,453)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    126,440 miles
    Test number
    148208877421
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass122,987 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    122,987 miles
    Test number
    926300479516
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail122,985 miles (+4,151)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,985 miles
    Test number
    172204521169
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass118,834 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    118,834 miles
    Test number
    556408054979
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryLower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both inner bushes (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Fail118,834 miles (+4,494)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,834 miles
    Test number
    629925397026
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryLower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both inner bushes (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass114,340 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    114,340 miles
    Test number
    570389663052
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Fail114,340 miles (+9,579)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,340 miles
    Test number
    254241574224
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre cracking on side wall
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre slightly cracking on tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn onedge ,strong advice (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass104,761 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    104,761 miles
    Test number
    649381096996
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Fail104,761 miles (+8,055)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,761 miles
    Test number
    924295173295
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass96,706 miles (+9,246)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    96,706 miles
    Test number
    128590925492
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass87,460 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    87,460 miles
    Test number
    607887414072
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Fail87,459 miles (+6,277)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,459 miles
    Test number
    478847114006
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass81,182 miles (+8,961)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    81,182 miles
    Test number
    335494813077
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Pass72,221 miles (+14,567)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    72,221 miles
    Test number
    497320712061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass57,654 miles (+14,561)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    57,654 miles
    Test number
    221150160202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass43,093 miles (+15,867)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    43,093 miles
    Test number
    144142509338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass27,226 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    27,226 miles
    Test number
    124708778112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC05 RVT

Does LC05 RVT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC05 RVT expired on 27 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC05 RVT?
The MOT on LC05 RVT expired on 27 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC05 RVT done?
LC05 RVT was recorded at 148,900 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2025, an average of 7,257 miles a year.
Has LC05 RVT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC05 RVT has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Apr 2019.
Has the mileage on LC05 RVT 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 RVT find?
LC05 RVT passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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