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Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,984 cc

LL51 BUGMOT history

LL51 BUG is a blue petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 7 Jun 2004. Its MOT expired on 26 Jul 2026 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 68,552 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Jul 2026
Mileage
68,552 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2025
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,733 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL51 BUG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
7 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL51 BUG was last recorded at 68,552 miles on 23 Jul 2025, 656 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,896 miles · 15 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
656 miles
Average per year
2,733 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 68,552 miles
  • 2024 – 67,896 miles
  • 2023 – 67,084 miles
  • 2022 – 66,070 miles
  • 2021 – 64,075 miles
  • 2020 – 62,581 miles
  • 2019 – 60,760 miles
  • 2018 – 58,401 miles
  • 2017 – 56,192 miles
  • 2016 – 53,425 miles
  • 2015 – 50,487 miles
  • 2014 – 50,418 miles
  • 2013 – 49,295 miles
  • 2012 – 48,083 miles
  • 2011 – 46,835 miles
  • 2010 – 38,265 miles
  • 2009 – 30,037 miles
  • 2008 – 24,770 miles
  • 2007 – 19,396 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,552 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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rear Brake Discs

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Parking brake performance has only just met requirements .

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both nearside and offside small splits

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

31 tests since 20 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,552 miles (+656)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    68,552 miles
    Test number
    316551453690

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass67,896 miles (+812)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    67,896 miles
    Test number
    554377182178
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass67,084 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    67,084 miles
    Test number
    415701292016
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rear Brake Discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake performance has only just met requirements .

  4. Fail67,083 miles (+1,013)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,083 miles
    Test number
    255822621043
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both Blades (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rear Brake Discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake performance has only just met requirements .

  5. Pass66,070 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    66,070 miles
    Test number
    721446525594
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail66,070 miles (+1,995)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,070 miles
    Test number
    115575387264
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass64,075 miles (+1,494)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    64,075 miles
    Test number
    876834197434
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass62,581 miles (+28)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    62,581 miles
    Test number
    888653908252
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both nearside and offside small splits (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight wear both front tyres inner edges

  9. Fail62,553 miles (+1,793)2 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,553 miles
    Test number
    477811119261
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both nearside and offside small splits (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight wear both front tyres inner edges

  10. Pass60,760 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    60,760 miles
    Test number
    977903717712
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  11. Fail60,760 miles (+2,359)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,760 miles
    Test number
    206299687984
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  12. Pass58,401 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    58,401 miles
    Test number
    530550150136
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  13. Fail58,401 miles (+2,209)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,401 miles
    Test number
    559244270545
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  14. Pass56,192 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    56,192 miles
    Test number
    290872688749

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail56,175 miles (+2,750)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,175 miles
    Test number
    595462670727
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  16. Pass53,425 miles (+2,938)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    53,425 miles
    Test number
    162858993812
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres starting to crack/deteriorate

  17. Pass50,487 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    50,487 miles
    Test number
    888912515261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail50,478 miles (+60)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,478 miles
    Test number
    136550615293
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

  19. Pass50,418 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    50,418 miles
    Test number
    687564924359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail50,416 miles (+1,121)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,416 miles
    Test number
    445747314399
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass49,295 miles (+1,212)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    49,295 miles
    Test number
    219953723351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass48,083 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    48,083 miles
    Test number
    638738412367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail48,083 miles (+1,248)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,083 miles
    Test number
    909868412311
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  24. Pass46,835 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    46,835 miles
    Test number
    815615531397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail46,835 miles (+8,570)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,835 miles
    Test number
    236733931388
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  26. Pass38,265 miles (+8,228)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    38,265 miles
    Test number
    581617960139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass30,037 miles (+5,267)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    30,037 miles
    Test number
    252691269455
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished and cracking, recommend replace

  28. Pass24,770 miles (+5,374)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    24,770 miles
    Test number
    301837688147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass19,396 miles (+260)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    19,396 miles
    Test number
    402427187151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass19,136 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    19,136 miles
    Test number
    934283177112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail19,114 miles2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,114 miles
    Test number
    381731977132
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about LL51 BUG

Does LL51 BUG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL51 BUG expired on 26 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL51 BUG?
The MOT on LL51 BUG expired on 26 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL51 BUG done?
LL51 BUG was recorded at 68,552 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2025, an average of 2,733 miles a year.
Has LL51 BUG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL51 BUG has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on LL51 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 LL51 BUG find?
LL51 BUG passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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