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Green · Petrol · 2003 · 1,984 cc

LM52 XLLMOT history

LM52 XLL is a green petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 21 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 2 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 92,518 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Apr 2027
Mileage
92,518 mi
At MOT on 24 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,435 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 XLL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
21 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 XLL was last recorded at 92,518 miles on 24 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,518 miles · 13 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,435 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,518 miles
  • 2025 – 87,374 miles
  • 2024 – 83,312 miles
  • 2023 – 78,508 miles
  • 2022 – 76,102 miles
  • 2021 – 73,873 miles
  • 2020 – 66,796 miles
  • 2019 – 59,522 miles
  • 2018 – 53,051 miles
  • 2017 – 45,400 miles
  • 2016 – 40,656 miles
  • 2015 – 36,517 miles
  • 2014 – 31,918 miles
  • 2013 – 29,677 miles
  • 2012 – 27,244 miles
  • 2011 – 22,792 miles
  • 2010 – 19,608 miles
  • 2009 – 16,697 miles
  • 2008 – 9,863 miles
  • 2006 – 7,142 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,518 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechips in swept area

    Minor3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Exhaust mounting defective Central support bracket broken

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

24 tests since 23 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,518 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    92,518 miles
    Test number
    698744407661
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail92,518 miles (+5,144)1 dangerous7 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,518 miles
    Test number
    329254041268
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sills both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both sides (4.7.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass87,374 miles (+91)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    87,374 miles
    Test number
    544179391975
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechips in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Central support bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail87,283 miles (+3,971)7 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,283 miles
    Test number
    873884353227
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechips in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Central support bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass83,312 miles (+4,804)4 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    83,312 miles
    Test number
    681462345735
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Flickering (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechips in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass78,508 miles (+2,406)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    78,508 miles
    Test number
    530300846812

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass76,102 miles (+2,229)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    76,102 miles
    Test number
    390312656519

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass73,873 miles (+7,077)2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    73,873 miles
    Test number
    559942750761
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective Centre exhaust pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement STRONG ADVISE (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass66,796 miles (+7,274)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    66,796 miles
    Test number
    145330127134
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive and level low (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass59,522 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    59,522 miles
    Test number
    841407171269
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail59,522 miles (+6,471)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,522 miles
    Test number
    614448050501
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass53,051 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    53,051 miles
    Test number
    724791907974
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust bracket corroded

  13. Fail53,051 miles (+7,651)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,051 miles
    Test number
    224578582760
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust bracket corroded

  14. Pass45,400 miles (+4,744)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    45,400 miles
    Test number
    894353797346
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge 205 55 16 91w (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass40,656 miles (+4,139)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    40,656 miles
    Test number
    717910353781
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass36,517 miles (+4,599)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    36,517 miles
    Test number
    519804145043
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass31,918 miles (+2,241)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    31,918 miles
    Test number
    895315944006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass29,677 miles (+2,433)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    29,677 miles
    Test number
    496177933085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass27,244 miles (+4,452)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    27,244 miles
    Test number
    547975742080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass22,792 miles (+3,184)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    22,792 miles
    Test number
    507955031034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass19,608 miles (+2,911)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    19,608 miles
    Test number
    600141640048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass16,697 miles (+6,834)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    16,697 miles
    Test number
    882502949016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass9,863 miles (+2,721)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    9,863 miles
    Test number
    413986848016
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  24. Pass7,142 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    7,142 miles
    Test number
    312347056395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 XLL

Does LM52 XLL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM52 XLL is valid until 2 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM52 XLL?
The MOT on LM52 XLL is valid until 2 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM52 XLL done?
LM52 XLL was recorded at 92,518 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2026, an average of 4,435 miles a year.
Has LM52 XLL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 XLL has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LM52 XLL 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 XLL find?
LM52 XLL passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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