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Red · Petrol · 2013 · 1,197 cc

LM63 ARUMOT history

LM63 ARU is a red petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 29 Oct 2013. Its MOT is valid until 28 Oct 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 78,726 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2026.

LM63 ARU red Volkswagen Beetle – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Oct 2027
Mileage
78,726 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,206 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM63 ARU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,197 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
29 Oct 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM63 ARU was last recorded at 78,726 miles on 8 Oct 2026, 7,039 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,687 miles · 23 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
7,039 miles
Average per year
6,206 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,726 miles
  • 2025 – 71,687 miles
  • 2024 – 64,391 miles
  • 2023 – 59,482 miles
  • 2022 – 53,865 miles
  • 2021 – 47,474 miles
  • 2020 – 42,601 miles
  • 2019 – 38,001 miles
  • 2018 – 31,023 miles
  • 2017 – 23,815 miles
  • 2016 – 16,643 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,726 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 6 Oct 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,726 miles (+7,039)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    78,726 miles
    Test number
    753884520860

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass71,687 miles (+7,296)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    71,687 miles
    Test number
    258530985094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass64,391 miles (+109)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    64,391 miles
    Test number
    786433055126
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail64,282 miles (+4,800)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,282 miles
    Test number
    182137046697
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass59,482 miles (+5,617)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    59,482 miles
    Test number
    330096096864
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  6. Pass53,865 miles (+6,391)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    53,865 miles
    Test number
    373615247662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass47,474 miles (+4,873)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    47,474 miles
    Test number
    940117881515
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass42,601 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    42,601 miles
    Test number
    745511830046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail42,595 miles (+4,594)1 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,595 miles
    Test number
    369007030574
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  10. Pass38,001 miles (+6,978)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    38,001 miles
    Test number
    714183125222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass31,023 miles (+7,208)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    31,023 miles
    Test number
    669076851316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass23,815 miles (+7,172)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    23,815 miles
    Test number
    934954049634

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass16,643 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    16,643 miles
    Test number
    438704173278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM63 ARU

Does LM63 ARU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM63 ARU is valid until 28 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM63 ARU?
The MOT on LM63 ARU is valid until 28 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM63 ARU done?
LM63 ARU was recorded at 78,726 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2026, an average of 6,206 miles a year.
Has LM63 ARU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM63 ARU has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LM63 ARU 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 LM63 ARU find?
LM63 ARU passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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