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Volkswagen Beetle

Black · Petrol · 2015 · 1,197 cc

LP15 SBVMOT history

LP15 SBV is a black petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 5 Jun 2015. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jul 2027 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 53,347 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2026.

LP15 SBV black Volkswagen Beetle – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jul 2027
Mileage
53,347 mi
At MOT on 16 Jul 2026
MOT tests
13
9 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,476 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP15 SBV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,197 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
5 Jun 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP15 SBV was last recorded at 53,347 miles on 16 Jul 2026, 798 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
52,549 miles · 17 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
798 miles
Average per year
3,476 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 53,347 miles
  • 2025 – 52,549 miles
  • 2024 – 49,845 miles
  • 2023 – 47,573 miles
  • 2022 – 45,151 miles
  • 2021 – 42,372 miles
  • 2020 – 33,348 miles
  • 2019 – 31,725 miles
  • 2018 – 25,437 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass53,347 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

13 tests since 26 May 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass53,347 miles (+798)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    53,347 miles
    Test number
    681099392162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass52,549 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    52,549 miles
    Test number
    400663868832

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail52,528 miles (+2,683)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,528 miles
    Test number
    396128090598
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass49,845 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    49,845 miles
    Test number
    769412158003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail49,844 miles (+2,271)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,844 miles
    Test number
    884116494566
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass47,573 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    47,573 miles
    Test number
    665094041825

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail47,573 miles (+2,422)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,573 miles
    Test number
    884857466545
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass45,151 miles (+2,779)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2023
    Odometer
    45,151 miles
    Test number
    465151957537
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outside wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  9. Pass42,372 miles (+9,024)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    42,372 miles
    Test number
    371976225455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass33,348 miles (+1,623)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    33,348 miles
    Test number
    791068447664
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass31,725 miles (+6,288)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    31,725 miles
    Test number
    636818440558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass25,437 miles (+382)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    25,437 miles
    Test number
    474802099056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail25,055 miles1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,055 miles
    Test number
    320624574650
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Questions about LP15 SBV

Does LP15 SBV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP15 SBV is valid until 16 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP15 SBV?
The MOT on LP15 SBV is valid until 16 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP15 SBV done?
LP15 SBV was recorded at 53,347 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2026, an average of 3,476 miles a year.
Has LP15 SBV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP15 SBV has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LP15 SBV 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 LP15 SBV find?
LP15 SBV passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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