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Black · Petrol · 2010 · 1,595 cc

LM10 NLNMOT history

LM10 NLN is a black petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 4 May 2010. Its MOT is valid until 17 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 224,322 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2026.

LM10 NLN black Volkswagen Beetle – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Mar 2027
Mileage
224,322 mi
At MOT on 9 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
15,967 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM10 NLN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
4 May 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM10 NLN was last recorded at 224,322 miles on 9 Mar 2026, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
224,315 miles · 4 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
15,967 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 224,322 miles
  • 2025 – 215,410 miles
  • 2024 – 214,888 miles
  • 2023 – 197,140 miles
  • 2022 – 180,956 miles
  • 2021 – 161,481 miles
  • 2020 – 144,418 miles
  • 2019 – 122,074 miles
  • 2018 – 110,277 miles
  • 2017 – 77,266 miles
  • 2016 – 55,137 miles
  • 2015 – 33,391 miles
  • 2014 – 30,136 miles
  • 2013 – 19,172 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass224,322 miles
  • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

23 tests since 3 May 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass224,322 miles (+7)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    224,322 miles
    Test number
    692948383310
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail224,315 miles (+8,905)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    224,315 miles
    Test number
    245967213388
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads incorrectly fitted springs in wrong place

  3. Pass215,410 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    215,410 miles
    Test number
    490320575243
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail215,410 miles (+522)5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,410 miles
    Test number
    765631203762
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass214,888 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    214,888 miles
    Test number
    382912303511
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWet test conditions

  6. Fail214,888 miles (+17,748)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    214,888 miles
    Test number
    730368201062
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWet test conditions

  7. Pass197,140 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    197,140 miles
    Test number
    783269717547
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail197,138 miles (+16,182)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,138 miles
    Test number
    827994251214
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass180,956 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    180,956 miles
    Test number
    592420747615
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail180,956 miles (+19,475)2 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,956 miles
    Test number
    462146758054
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass161,481 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    161,481 miles
    Test number
    641348672555
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail161,481 miles (+17,063)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,481 miles
    Test number
    413400979944
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge heavily worn bald close to cords showing (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass144,418 miles (+22,344)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    144,418 miles
    Test number
    112491196934

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass122,074 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    122,074 miles
    Test number
    434353259060
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal application soft ( new brakes fitted )

  15. Fail122,073 miles (+11,796)3 dangerous1 major2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,073 miles
    Test number
    354129982775
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousWheel bearings not tested (Binding rear brakes)
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened limit (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  16. Pass110,277 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    110,277 miles
    Test number
    393486937206
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail110,277 miles (+33,011)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,277 miles
    Test number
    539288495074
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass77,266 miles (+22,129)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    77,266 miles
    Test number
    447308311351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass55,137 miles (+21,746)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    55,137 miles
    Test number
    894908333461
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  20. Pass33,391 miles (+3,255)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    33,391 miles
    Test number
    455221345052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass30,136 miles (+114)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    30,136 miles
    Test number
    337683054186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail30,022 miles (+10,850)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,022 miles
    Test number
    139419744123
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  23. Pass19,172 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2014
    Odometer
    19,172 miles
    Test number
    847043323123
    • NoteBoth rear tyres are perished

Questions about LM10 NLN

Does LM10 NLN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM10 NLN is valid until 17 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM10 NLN?
The MOT on LM10 NLN is valid until 17 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM10 NLN done?
LM10 NLN was recorded at 224,322 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2026, an average of 15,967 miles a year.
Has LM10 NLN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM10 NLN has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LM10 NLN 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 LM10 NLN find?
LM10 NLN passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect: central rear stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced.

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