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Volkswagen Beetle

Blue · Petrol · 2007 · 1,596 cc

LD57 WDUMOT history

LD57 WDU is a blue petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 28 Sept 2007. Its MOT expired on 13 Mar 2026 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 92,192 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Mar 2026
Mileage
92,192 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2025
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,855 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD57 WDU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
28 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD57 WDU was last recorded at 92,192 miles on 12 Mar 2025, 15,423 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,769 miles · 14 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
15,423 miles
Average per year
4,855 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 92,192 miles
  • 2024 – 76,769 miles
  • 2023 – 73,035 miles
  • 2021 – 72,999 miles
  • 2020 – 69,170 miles
  • 2019 – 64,751 miles
  • 2018 – 62,456 miles
  • 2017 – 58,376 miles
  • 2016 – 53,667 miles
  • 2015 – 48,188 miles
  • 2014 – 42,439 miles
  • 2013 – 39,489 miles
  • 2012 – 33,645 miles
  • 2011 – 27,612 miles
  • 2010 – 21,867 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,192 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • 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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryBoth headlamp lenses discoloured
  • AdvisoryNearside sill damaged

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 16 Sept 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,192 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    92,192 miles
    Test number
    277033457561
    • 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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp lenses discoloured
    • AdvisoryNearside sill damaged

  2. Fail92,192 miles (+15,423)1 repaired2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,192 miles
    Test number
    270244395921
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • 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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp lenses discoloured
    • AdvisoryNearside sill damaged

  3. Pass76,769 miles (+3,734)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    76,769 miles
    Test number
    224622515700
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamps slightly discoloured
    • AdvisoryDamage to nearside front sill

  4. Pass73,035 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    73,035 miles
    Test number
    301450336597

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail73,019 miles (+20)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,019 miles
    Test number
    440265259805
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass72,999 miles (+3,829)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    72,999 miles
    Test number
    520150894761
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  7. Pass69,170 miles (+4,419)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    69,170 miles
    Test number
    937600595455
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass64,751 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    64,751 miles
    Test number
    551692373276
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail64,751 miles (+2,295)4 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,751 miles
    Test number
    743588265345
    • DangerousNearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • DangerousOffside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass62,456 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    62,456 miles
    Test number
    806259619435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail62,456 miles (+4,080)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,456 miles
    Test number
    688167966450
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  12. Pass58,376 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    58,376 miles
    Test number
    628767676485
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront shock absorber gaiters split
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryValve stem slightly damaged All four deteriorated (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail58,376 miles (+4,709)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,376 miles
    Test number
    910123734862
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront shock absorber gaiters split
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryValve stem slightly damaged All four deteriorated (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass53,667 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    53,667 miles
    Test number
    672874525844
    • AdvisoryUnder-tray fitted, restricting view of components.

  15. Fail53,667 miles (+5,479)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,667 miles
    Test number
    678872462031
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryUnder-tray fitted, restricting view of components.

  16. Pass48,188 miles (+5,749)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    48,188 miles
    Test number
    124688900312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass42,439 miles (+2,950)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    42,439 miles
    Test number
    126022974209
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth front lower arm rear bushes deteriorated
    • NoteOffside rear tyre deteriorated

  18. Pass39,489 miles (+5,844)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    39,489 miles
    Test number
    629126573238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass33,645 miles (+6,033)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    33,645 miles
    Test number
    167541272243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass27,612 miles (+5,745)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    27,612 miles
    Test number
    627805661214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass21,867 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    21,867 miles
    Test number
    914839150239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD57 WDU

Does LD57 WDU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD57 WDU expired on 13 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD57 WDU?
The MOT on LD57 WDU expired on 13 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD57 WDU done?
LD57 WDU was recorded at 92,192 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2025, an average of 4,855 miles a year.
Has LD57 WDU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD57 WDU has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LD57 WDU 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 LD57 WDU find?
LD57 WDU passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2025 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 3 more.

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