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Volkswagen Beetle

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,596 cc

LM05 BUGMOT history

LM05 BUG is a blue petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 18 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 12 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 103,433 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Apr 2027
Mileage
103,433 mi
At MOT on 13 Apr 2026
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,663 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM05 BUG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
18 May 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM05 BUG was last recorded at 103,433 miles on 13 Apr 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,433 miles · 11 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,663 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 103,433 miles
  • 2025 – 102,091 miles
  • 2024 – 98,610 miles
  • 2022 – 95,279 miles
  • 2021 – 93,002 miles
  • 2020 – 90,124 miles
  • 2019 – 84,412 miles
  • 2018 – 71,098 miles
  • 2017 – 57,721 miles
  • 2016 – 56,218 miles
  • 2015 – 52,575 miles
  • 2014 – 48,935 miles
  • 2013 – 45,106 miles
  • 2012 – 40,303 miles
  • 2011 – 36,372 miles
  • 2010 – 33,392 miles
  • 2009 – 28,080 miles
  • 2008 – 19,922 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,433 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryCentre exhaust bracket brokenRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisorySmall chip in windscreenRecorded 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.

  • Central Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Under tray fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

29 tests since 16 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,433 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    103,433 miles
    Test number
    561312818179
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust bracket broken
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySmall chip in windscreen

  2. Fail103,433 miles (+1,342)1 dangerous1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,433 miles
    Test number
    537452374747
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorEngine 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))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust bracket broken
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySmall chip in windscreen

  3. Pass102,091 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    102,091 miles
    Test number
    229647492784
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine oi is below minimum
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUpper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail102,091 miles (+3,481)7 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,091 miles
    Test number
    304041996749
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine oi is below minimum
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUpper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass98,610 miles (+3,331)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    98,610 miles
    Test number
    267060394317
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass95,279 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    95,279 miles
    Test number
    402236649064
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  7. Fail95,277 miles (+2,275)1 dangerous2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,277 miles
    Test number
    156611415554
    • DangerousOffside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass93,002 miles (+20)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    93,002 miles
    Test number
    595181091263
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust mount is broken
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  9. Fail92,982 miles (+2,858)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,982 miles
    Test number
    920072880378
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass90,124 miles (+5,712)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    90,124 miles
    Test number
    419253929884
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  11. Pass84,412 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    84,412 miles
    Test number
    709251459240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail84,412 miles (+13,314)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,412 miles
    Test number
    658055823046
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass71,098 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2019
    Odometer
    71,098 miles
    Test number
    121135183993
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail71,097 miles (+13,376)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,097 miles
    Test number
    278459080210
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass57,721 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2018
    Odometer
    57,721 miles
    Test number
    774586400315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail57,721 miles (+1,503)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,721 miles
    Test number
    107794636241
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  17. Pass56,218 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    56,218 miles
    Test number
    104304882976

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail56,218 miles (+3,643)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,218 miles
    Test number
    801660289655
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass52,575 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    52,575 miles
    Test number
    275747216953

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail52,575 miles (+3,640)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,575 miles
    Test number
    655787291477
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  21. Pass48,935 miles (+3,829)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    48,935 miles
    Test number
    839011434339
    • NoteOsr tyre perished on sidewall

  22. Pass45,106 miles (+4,803)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    45,106 miles
    Test number
    795416713359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass40,303 miles (+3,931)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    40,303 miles
    Test number
    487835172180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass36,372 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2012
    Odometer
    36,372 miles
    Test number
    126716741135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail36,372 miles (+2,980)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,372 miles
    Test number
    567736241182
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  26. Pass33,392 miles (+5,312)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2011
    Odometer
    33,392 miles
    Test number
    284639430148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass28,080 miles (+8,158)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2010
    Odometer
    28,080 miles
    Test number
    700011649145
    • NoteCHILD SEATS FITTED TO REAR PREVENTING FULL SEAT BELT INSPECTION
    • NoteCOVERS FITTED TO UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE PREVENTING FULL INSPECTION OF UNDERSIDE

  28. Pass19,922 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2009
    Odometer
    19,922 miles
    Test number
    780867538187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail19,922 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,922 miles
    Test number
    984197638179
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Questions about LM05 BUG

Does LM05 BUG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM05 BUG is valid until 12 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM05 BUG?
The MOT on LM05 BUG is valid until 12 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM05 BUG done?
LM05 BUG was recorded at 103,433 miles at its MOT on 13 Apr 2026, an average of 4,663 miles a year.
Has LM05 BUG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM05 BUG has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LM05 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 LM05 BUG find?
LM05 BUG passed its latest MOT on 13 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; centre exhaust bracket broken; front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both, and 4 more.

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