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Beige · Petrol · 2005 · 1,984 cc

LE05 DVVMOT history

LE05 DVV is a beige petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 9 Jul 2005. Its MOT expired on 5 Aug 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 125,777 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Aug 2026
Mileage
125,777 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2025
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,537 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE05 DVV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
9 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE05 DVV was last recorded at 125,777 miles on 23 Jul 2025, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,770 miles · 22 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
5,537 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 125,777 miles
  • 2024 – 119,826 miles
  • 2023 – 115,855 miles
  • 2022 – 111,800 miles
  • 2021 – 106,752 miles
  • 2020 – 98,324 miles
  • 2019 – 90,735 miles
  • 2018 – 81,677 miles
  • 2017 – 77,456 miles
  • 2016 – 74,542 miles
  • 2015 – 68,082 miles
  • 2014 – 58,803 miles
  • 2013 – 53,563 miles
  • 2012 – 49,896 miles
  • 2011 – 47,450 miles
  • 2010 – 45,105 miles
  • 2009 – 40,396 miles
  • 2008 – 36,517 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,777 miles
  • AdvisoryCoolant leakRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass125,777 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    125,777 miles
    Test number
    637009192081
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail125,770 miles (+5,944)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,770 miles
    Test number
    667886231894
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass119,826 miles (+3,971)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    119,826 miles
    Test number
    408356993199
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone a and central zone b. (3.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass115,855 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    115,855 miles
    Test number
    326264937426
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail115,855 miles (+4,055)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,855 miles
    Test number
    162101877825
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass111,800 miles (+20)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    111,800 miles
    Test number
    210272497039
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail111,780 miles (+5,028)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,780 miles
    Test number
    325747155438
    • 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))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside 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))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing not accurately examined due to excessive wheel bind
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass106,752 miles (+8,428)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    106,752 miles
    Test number
    465413535642
    • AdvisorySlight lift in upper mounts on front suspension

  9. Pass98,324 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    98,324 miles
    Test number
    972592318307
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail98,324 miles (+7,589)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,324 miles
    Test number
    169327564944
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass90,735 miles (+9,058)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    90,735 miles
    Test number
    816744169927

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass81,677 miles (+4,221)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    81,677 miles
    Test number
    839356544030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass77,456 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    77,456 miles
    Test number
    858516683103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail77,456 miles (+2,914)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,456 miles
    Test number
    475556584007
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  15. Pass74,542 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    74,542 miles
    Test number
    842065396946
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryExhaust center bracket corroded

  16. Fail74,542 miles (+6,460)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,542 miles
    Test number
    979696957201
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryExhaust center bracket corroded

  17. Pass68,082 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2016
    Odometer
    68,082 miles
    Test number
    246780845147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail68,082 miles (+9,279)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,082 miles
    Test number
    618720245135
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

  19. Pass58,803 miles (+968)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2015
    Odometer
    58,803 miles
    Test number
    556453444103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass57,835 miles (+4,272)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    57,835 miles
    Test number
    309710754000
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteO/S/F tyre getting close to limits.
    • NoteRear tyres have different speed ratings.

  21. Pass53,563 miles (+3,667)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    53,563 miles
    Test number
    296760353090
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  22. Pass49,896 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    49,896 miles
    Test number
    516448642011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail49,886 miles (+2,436)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,886 miles
    Test number
    535768142063
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass47,450 miles (+2,345)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    47,450 miles
    Test number
    799132861024
    • NoteFront discs corroded
    • NoteSlight play lower ball joints advise replacement

  25. Pass45,105 miles (+4,709)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    45,105 miles
    Test number
    291368260030
    • NoteBoth front brake discs slightly worn and corroded in places
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs slight corrosion in places

  26. Pass40,396 miles (+3,879)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    40,396 miles
    Test number
    901293259268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass36,517 miles (+4,411)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    36,517 miles
    Test number
    142213268292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass32,106 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    32,106 miles
    Test number
    184315938266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE05 DVV

Does LE05 DVV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LE05 DVV expired on 5 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LE05 DVV?
The MOT on LE05 DVV expired on 5 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LE05 DVV done?
LE05 DVV was recorded at 125,777 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2025, an average of 5,537 miles a year.
Has LE05 DVV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE05 DVV has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LE05 DVV 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 LE05 DVV find?
LE05 DVV passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2025 with 2 advisories: coolant leak; play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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