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Volkswagen Beetle

Black · Diesel · 2007 · 1,896 cc

LD07 BUGMOT history

LD07 BUG is a black diesel Volkswagen Beetle first used on 25 Jun 2007. Its MOT expired on 7 Aug 2026 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 122,216 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Aug 2026
Mileage
122,216 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,827 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD07 BUG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
25 Jun 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LD07 BUG was last recorded at 122,216 miles on 7 Oct 2026, 1,721 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,495 miles · 29 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,721 miles
Average per year
5,827 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,216 miles
  • 2025 – 120,495 miles
  • 2024 – 118,668 miles
  • 2023 – 114,695 miles
  • 2022 – 109,412 miles
  • 2021 – 103,363 miles
  • 2020 – 99,074 miles
  • 2019 – 95,605 miles
  • 2018 – 88,704 miles
  • 2017 – 82,813 miles
  • 2016 – 77,008 miles
  • 2015 – 71,674 miles
  • 2014 – 63,999 miles
  • 2013 – 56,567 miles
  • 2012 – 45,264 miles
  • 2011 – 35,479 miles
  • 2010 – 27,390 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail122,216 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

What MOT failures 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 Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect n/s/f, n/s/r, o/s/r

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 29 Jun 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail122,216 miles (+1,721)2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,216 miles
    Test number
    102135620086
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  2. Pass120,495 miles (+9)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    120,495 miles
    Test number
    880093447412
    • MinorCentral Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a reduced damping effect n/s/f, n/s/r, o/s/r (5.3.2 (d))

  3. Fail120,486 miles (+1,818)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,486 miles
    Test number
    492950241954
    • MajorNearside Front 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))
    • MinorCentral Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a reduced damping effect n/s/f, n/s/r, o/s/r (5.3.2 (d))

  4. Pass118,668 miles (+10)4 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    118,668 miles
    Test number
    581789668017
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Fail118,658 miles (+3,963)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,658 miles
    Test number
    173791287007
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass114,695 miles (+5,283)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    114,695 miles
    Test number
    446565595665
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass109,412 miles (+6,049)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    109,412 miles
    Test number
    933895806669
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  8. Pass103,363 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    103,363 miles
    Test number
    509677792491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail103,363 miles (+4,289)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,363 miles
    Test number
    486271420947
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass99,074 miles (+3,469)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    99,074 miles
    Test number
    226159690437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass95,605 miles (+6,901)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    95,605 miles
    Test number
    402723962267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass88,704 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    88,704 miles
    Test number
    365620818757
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  13. Fail88,704 miles (+5,891)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,704 miles
    Test number
    670019273104
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  14. Pass82,813 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    82,813 miles
    Test number
    793377048594
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  15. Fail82,813 miles (+5,805)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,813 miles
    Test number
    828469009024
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225 45 17 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  16. Pass77,008 miles (+5,334)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    77,008 miles
    Test number
    768936190425
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225 45 17 & perished (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass71,674 miles (+7,675)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    71,674 miles
    Test number
    717470265186
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail63,999 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,999 miles
    Test number
    276575674180
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  19. Pass63,999 miles (+7,432)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    63,999 miles
    Test number
    997565374179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass56,567 miles (+11,303)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    56,567 miles
    Test number
    296135163446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass45,264 miles (+9,785)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    45,264 miles
    Test number
    935419472134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass35,479 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    35,479 miles
    Test number
    815085871179
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Fail35,478 miles (+8,088)2 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,478 miles
    Test number
    269495571105
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre stepping on inner edge
    • NoteOffside rear tyre stepping on inner edge

  24. Pass27,390 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    27,390 miles
    Test number
    484110380137
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has slight flat spots

Questions about LD07 BUG

Does LD07 BUG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD07 BUG expired on 7 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD07 BUG?
The MOT on LD07 BUG expired on 7 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD07 BUG done?
LD07 BUG was recorded at 122,216 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2026, an average of 5,827 miles a year.
Has LD07 BUG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD07 BUG has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LD07 BUG 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 LD07 BUG find?
LD07 BUG failed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2026 with 2 major defects, 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front lower integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced; offside front lower integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced; registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources, and 3 more.

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