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Beige · Petrol · 2005 · 1,596 cc

LDY 741MOT history

LDY 741 is a beige petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 19 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 130,406 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jul 2027
Mileage
130,406 mi
At MOT on 9 Jul 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,466 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LDY 741
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
19 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LDY 741 was last recorded at 130,406 miles on 9 Jul 2026, 26 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Oct 2018: 115,225 miles, lower than 115,914 miles on 1 Oct 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
130,380 miles · 8 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
26 miles
Average per year
4,466 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,406 miles
  • 2025 – 129,293 miles
  • 2024 – 123,243 miles
  • 2023 – 121,251 miles
  • 2022 – 118,072 miles
  • 2021 – 117,986 miles
  • 2019 – 117,608 miles
  • 2018 – 115,225 miles
  • 2017 – 112,598 miles
  • 2016 – 109,788 miles
  • 2015 – 105,759 miles
  • 2014 – 101,087 miles
  • 2013 – 95,946 miles
  • 2012 – 89,793 miles
  • 2011 – 81,016 miles
  • 2010 – 75,157 miles
  • 2009 – 62,963 miles
  • 2008 – 50,801 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,406 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 11 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,406 miles (+26)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    130,406 miles
    Test number
    924059135057
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail130,380 miles (+1,087)2 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,380 miles
    Test number
    787270532746
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass129,293 miles (+6,050)4 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    129,293 miles
    Test number
    797758635788
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Damp (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  4. Pass123,243 miles (+1,992)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    123,243 miles
    Test number
    483219898349
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner track rod (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass121,251 miles (+3,179)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    121,251 miles
    Test number
    280355356694
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass118,072 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    118,072 miles
    Test number
    192874081349
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail118,072 miles (+86)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,072 miles
    Test number
    521380669165
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass117,986 miles (+378)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2022
    Odometer
    117,986 miles
    Test number
    648394346515
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass117,608 miles (+2,383)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    117,608 miles
    Test number
    107659427296
    • MinorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning hi level (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll disc conditions

  10. Pass115,225 miles (-689)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    115,225 miles
    Test number
    825482866429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail115,914 miles (+3,316)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,914 miles
    Test number
    265152378348
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorUndertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake binding needs attention

  12. Pass112,598 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    112,598 miles
    Test number
    146007315610

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail112,598 miles (+2,810)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,598 miles
    Test number
    604119501241
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  14. Pass109,788 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    109,788 miles
    Test number
    522988377894
    • AdvisoryENGINE CHECK LIGHT ON

  15. Fail109,788 miles (+4,029)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,788 miles
    Test number
    581218061561
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 1ST JOINT NEEDS SLEEVE (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryENGINE CHECK LIGHT ON

  16. Pass105,759 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    105,759 miles
    Test number
    695130305217
    • AdvisoryEML light is on
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail105,759 miles (+4,672)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,759 miles
    Test number
    447251128769
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both split (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryEML light is on
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass101,087 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    101,087 miles
    Test number
    346651544477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail101,087 miles (+5,141)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,087 miles
    Test number
    187871744276
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  20. Pass95,946 miles (+6,153)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    95,946 miles
    Test number
    785309663247
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass89,793 miles (+8,777)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    89,793 miles
    Test number
    265734152249
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteCenter exhaust mount broken

  22. Pass81,016 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    81,016 miles
    Test number
    597246151295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail81,016 miles (+5,859)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,016 miles
    Test number
    697176451266
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass75,157 miles (+12,194)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    75,157 miles
    Test number
    151614940227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass62,963 miles (+12,162)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    62,963 miles
    Test number
    753365649224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass50,801 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    50,801 miles
    Test number
    881315658225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LDY 741

What vehicle is registration LDY 741 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show LDY 741 on a beige petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 19 Sept 2005. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does LDY 741 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LDY 741 is valid until 14 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LDY 741?
The MOT on LDY 741 is valid until 14 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LDY 741 done?
LDY 741 was recorded at 130,406 miles at its MOT on 9 Jul 2026, an average of 4,466 miles a year.
Has LDY 741 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LDY 741 has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LDY 741 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Oct 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LDY 741 find?
LDY 741 passed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded, and 1 more.

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