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Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,984 cc

LM52 OULMOT history

LM52 OUL is a blue petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 13 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 3 Jan 2026 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 111,789 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jan 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Jan 2026
Mileage
111,789 mi
At MOT on 4 Jan 2025
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,861 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 OUL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
13 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 OUL was last recorded at 111,789 miles on 4 Jan 2025, 1,337 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,452 miles · 30 May 2023
Between the last two tests
1,337 miles
Average per year
4,861 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 111,789 miles
  • 2023 – 110,452 miles
  • 2022 – 108,144 miles
  • 2021 – 107,500 miles
  • 2020 – 104,072 miles
  • 2019 – 101,584 miles
  • 2018 – 98,952 miles
  • 2017 – 96,753 miles
  • 2016 – 95,123 miles
  • 2015 – 92,522 miles
  • 2014 – 88,821 miles
  • 2013 – 82,394 miles
  • 2012 – 75,748 miles
  • 2011 – 69,215 miles
  • 2010 – 61,157 miles
  • 2009 – 52,564 miles
  • 2008 – 43,682 miles
  • 2007 – 33,692 miles
  • 2006 – 19,490 miles
  • 2005 – 18,943 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,789 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • 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))

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.

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

31 tests since 29 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,789 miles (+1,337)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    111,789 miles
    Test number
    705826253493
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  2. Pass110,452 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    110,452 miles
    Test number
    723366175589
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers prevent inspection of sills

  3. Fail110,452 miles (+2,308)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,452 miles
    Test number
    417544601572
    • MajorNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers prevent inspection of sills

  4. Pass108,144 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    108,144 miles
    Test number
    333567379804
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail108,144 miles (+644)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,144 miles
    Test number
    628073157401
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass107,500 miles (+3,428)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    107,500 miles
    Test number
    633363264459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass104,072 miles (+2,488)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    104,072 miles
    Test number
    566645182568

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass101,584 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    101,584 miles
    Test number
    451328059311
    • AdvisoryBrake Pad Wear Indicator Illuminated On Dash
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail101,578 miles (+2,626)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,578 miles
    Test number
    776138504443
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryBrake Pad Wear Indicator Illuminated On Dash
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass98,952 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2019
    Odometer
    98,952 miles
    Test number
    976501216867
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) slight
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad wear indicator lamp illuminated on dashboard
    • AdvisoryEngine management fault indicator lamp illuminated on dashboard
    • AdvisorySome binding on nearside front brake
    • AdvisorySome corrosion on underbody components
    • AdvisorySome deterioration on offside outer parkbrake cable outer casing
    • AdvisorySome pitting and scoring on offsibe front brake disc inner face
    • AdvisoryUnderbody - underbody components have protective coating applied restricting inspection
    • AdvisoryUnderbonnet engine covers fitted restricting inspection

  11. Fail98,949 miles (+2,196)1 failure10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,949 miles
    Test number
    143676750588
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) slight
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad wear indicator lamp illuminated on dashboard
    • AdvisoryEngine management fault indicator lamp illuminated on dashboard
    • AdvisorySome binding on nearside front brake
    • AdvisorySome corrosion on underbody components
    • AdvisorySome deterioration on offside outer parkbrake cable outer casing
    • AdvisorySome pitting and scoring on offsibe front brake disc inner face
    • AdvisoryUnderbody - underbody components have protective coating applied restricting inspection
    • AdvisoryUnderbonnet engine covers fitted restricting inspection

  12. Pass96,753 miles (+1,630)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2018
    Odometer
    96,753 miles
    Test number
    319238757180
    • AdvisorySlight play - stiffness in offside front suspension strut top mounting
    • AdvisoryUnderbody - underbody components wax oiled restricting inspection

  13. Pass95,123 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2017
    Odometer
    95,123 miles
    Test number
    690685974206
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance condensation (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers /undertrays fitted restricting inspection
    • AdvisoryRust/corrosion on underbody components
    • AdvisorySome corrosion on exhaust system
    • AdvisoryWear on rear brake pads

  14. Fail95,112 miles (+2,590)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,112 miles
    Test number
    397347041617
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance condensation (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers /undertrays fitted restricting inspection
    • AdvisoryRust/corrosion on underbody components
    • AdvisorySome corrosion on exhaust system
    • AdvisoryWear on rear brake pads

  15. Pass92,522 miles (+3,701)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2016
    Odometer
    92,522 miles
    Test number
    978878495081
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteSlight binding on front brakes
    • NoteSome corrosion on exhaust
    • NoteSome rust on underbody components

  16. Pass88,821 miles (+6,427)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2015
    Odometer
    88,821 miles
    Test number
    808099994059
    • NoteRusting on underbody components

  17. Fail82,394 miles3 repaired2 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,394 miles
    Test number
    295904813458
    • Repaired at testNearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteHigh level stop lamp not working
    • NoteOffside rear tye close to 2mm wear bars
    • NoteSlight bind on nearside front brake
    • NoteSlight rusting on front brake discs
    • NoteSome corrosion on exhaust
    • NoteSome surface on underbody components

  18. Pass82,394 miles (+6,646)2 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2014
    Odometer
    82,394 miles
    Test number
    869614813169
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteHigh level stop lamp not working
    • NoteOffside rear tye close to 2mm wear bars
    • NoteSlight bind on nearside front brake
    • NoteSlight rusting on front brake discs
    • NoteSome corrosion on exhaust
    • NoteSome surface on underbody components

  19. Fail75,748 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,748 miles
    Test number
    577288312128
    • Repaired at testNearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCentre stop light not working

  20. Pass75,748 miles (+6,533)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2013
    Odometer
    75,748 miles
    Test number
    666228512172
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCentre stop light not working

  21. Pass69,215 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2012
    Odometer
    69,215 miles
    Test number
    176487211166
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteHigh level stop lamp not working

  22. Fail69,215 miles (+8,058)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,215 miles
    Test number
    868527111179
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteHigh level stop lamp not working

  23. Pass61,157 miles (+8,593)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2011
    Odometer
    61,157 miles
    Test number
    253948710421
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteSlight bind on offside rear brake
    • NoteSome play in nearside of steering rack
    • NoteWiper blades split on ends

  24. Fail52,564 miles3 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,564 miles
    Test number
    220042519108
    • Repaired at testExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSlight bind on offside rear brake
    • NoteSlight play in nearside of steering rack

  25. Pass52,564 miles (+8,882)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2010
    Odometer
    52,564 miles
    Test number
    311722819136
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSlight bind on offside rear brake
    • NoteSlight play in nearside of steering rack

  26. Pass43,682 miles (+9,990)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2009
    Odometer
    43,682 miles
    Test number
    254759818430
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteSlight play in nearside track rod/steering rack

  27. Pass33,692 miles (+14,202)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2008
    Odometer
    33,692 miles
    Test number
    692484927168
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteRear brake pads appear low

  28. Pass19,490 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    19,490 miles
    Test number
    100592786440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail19,480 miles (+537)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,480 miles
    Test number
    170312676032
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  30. Fail18,943 miles2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,943 miles
    Test number
    574373735383
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • NoteFront wiper blades smearing slightly
    • NoteSlight play in inner steering arm knuckles

  31. Pass18,943 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    18,943 miles
    Test number
    842253635325
    • NoteFront wiper blades smearing slightly
    • NoteSlight play in inner steering arm knuckles

Questions about LM52 OUL

Does LM52 OUL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM52 OUL expired on 3 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM52 OUL?
The MOT on LM52 OUL expired on 3 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM52 OUL done?
LM52 OUL was recorded at 111,789 miles at its MOT on 4 Jan 2025, an average of 4,861 miles a year.
Has LM52 OUL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 OUL has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 30 May 2023.
Has the mileage on LM52 OUL 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 LM52 OUL find?
LM52 OUL passed its latest MOT on 4 Jan 2025 with 3 advisories: front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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