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Red · Petrol · 2015 · 1,197 cc

LM15 SBYMOT history

LM15 SBY is a red petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 21 Apr 2015. Its MOT is valid until 20 Oct 2027 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 59,288 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2026.

LM15 SBY red Volkswagen Beetle – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Oct 2027
Mileage
59,288 mi
At MOT on 22 Sept 2026
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,934 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM15 SBY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,197 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
21 Apr 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM15 SBY was last recorded at 59,288 miles on 22 Sept 2026, 2,783 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
56,505 miles · 6 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2,783 miles
Average per year
4,934 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 59,288 miles
  • 2025 – 56,505 miles
  • 2024 – 53,103 miles
  • 2023 – 49,453 miles
  • 2022 – 46,023 miles
  • 2021 – 43,394 miles
  • 2020 – 41,060 miles
  • 2019 – 29,626 miles
  • 2018 – 17,530 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,288 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted / corroded outer surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush in lower arm is perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

12 tests since 6 Apr 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass59,288 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    59,288 miles
    Test number
    774659468642
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted / corroded outer surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush in lower arm is perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail59,288 miles (+2,783)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,288 miles
    Test number
    200182959516
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted / corroded outer surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush in lower arm is perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass56,505 miles (+3,402)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    56,505 miles
    Test number
    101463517378
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking getting close to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass53,103 miles (+3,650)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    53,103 miles
    Test number
    101608090588
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords within tread area (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass49,453 miles (+1)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    49,453 miles
    Test number
    950559590498
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  6. Fail49,452 miles (+3,429)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,452 miles
    Test number
    962512871953
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass46,023 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    46,023 miles
    Test number
    202258303001
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail46,022 miles (+2,628)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,022 miles
    Test number
    242954275554
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass43,394 miles (+2,334)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    43,394 miles
    Test number
    420612827745
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  10. Pass41,060 miles (+11,434)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    41,060 miles
    Test number
    110382685659

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass29,626 miles (+12,096)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    29,626 miles
    Test number
    341153282249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass17,530 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    17,530 miles
    Test number
    309108818792
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre

Questions about LM15 SBY

Does LM15 SBY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM15 SBY is valid until 20 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM15 SBY?
The MOT on LM15 SBY is valid until 20 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM15 SBY done?
LM15 SBY was recorded at 59,288 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2026, an average of 4,934 miles a year.
Has LM15 SBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM15 SBY has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LM15 SBY 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 LM15 SBY find?
LM15 SBY passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted / corroded outer surface; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush in lower arm is perishing.

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