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Volkswagen Beetle

Blue · Diesel · 2013 · 1,968 cc

LO55 BUGMOT history

LO55 BUG is a blue diesel Volkswagen Beetle first used on 18 Dec 2013. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jan 2027 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 119,060 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Dec 2025.

LO55 BUG blue Volkswagen Beetle – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Jan 2027
Mileage
119,060 mi
At MOT on 29 Dec 2025
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,846 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LO55 BUG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
18 Dec 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LO55 BUG was last recorded at 119,060 miles on 29 Dec 2025, 319 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,741 miles · 19 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
319 miles
Average per year
9,846 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 119,060 miles
  • 2024 – 90,256 miles
  • 2023 – 80,726 miles
  • 2022 – 73,127 miles
  • 2021 – 63,893 miles
  • 2020 – 56,354 miles
  • 2018 – 47,902 miles
  • 2016 – 29,536 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,060 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on edgeRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on edgeRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 25 Nov 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,060 miles (+319)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    119,060 miles
    Test number
    924625866864
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on edge

  2. Fail118,741 miles (+13,512)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,741 miles
    Test number
    974564472482
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on edge

  3. Pass105,229 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    105,229 miles
    Test number
    632638969556

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail105,220 miles (+14,964)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,220 miles
    Test number
    822880683450
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass90,256 miles (+9,530)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    90,256 miles
    Test number
    862984777668

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass80,726 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    80,726 miles
    Test number
    118328304714
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail80,726 miles (+7,599)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,726 miles
    Test number
    485985531273
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass73,127 miles (+9,234)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    73,127 miles
    Test number
    953516275261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass63,893 miles (+7,539)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    63,893 miles
    Test number
    873274697313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass56,354 miles (+8,452)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    56,354 miles
    Test number
    784631159363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass47,902 miles (+7,636)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    47,902 miles
    Test number
    951989588543
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass40,266 miles (+10,730)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    40,266 miles
    Test number
    786220323650

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass29,536 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    29,536 miles
    Test number
    589466096670

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LO55 BUG

Does LO55 BUG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LO55 BUG is valid until 11 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LO55 BUG?
The MOT on LO55 BUG is valid until 11 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LO55 BUG done?
LO55 BUG was recorded at 119,060 miles at its MOT on 29 Dec 2025, an average of 9,846 miles a year.
Has LO55 BUG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO55 BUG has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LO55 BUG 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 LO55 BUG find?
LO55 BUG passed its latest MOT on 29 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn on edge; offside front tyre worn on edge.

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