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Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,984 cc

LR05 CAPMOT history

LR05 CAP is a black petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 13 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 21 Feb 2027 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 62,057 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Feb 2027
Mileage
62,057 mi
At MOT on 16 Feb 2026
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,478 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 CAP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
13 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 CAP was last recorded at 62,057 miles on 16 Feb 2026, 4,886 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
57,171 miles · 20 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
4,886 miles
Average per year
2,478 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 62,057 miles
  • 2025 – 57,171 miles
  • 2024 – 54,809 miles
  • 2023 – 51,935 miles
  • 2022 – 49,679 miles
  • 2021 – 49,317 miles
  • 2020 – 48,728 miles
  • 2019 – 48,346 miles
  • 2018 – 47,955 miles
  • 2017 – 44,459 miles
  • 2016 – 42,574 miles
  • 2015 – 40,700 miles
  • 2014 – 38,516 miles
  • 2013 – 33,959 miles
  • 2012 – 30,719 miles
  • 2010 – 26,160 miles
  • 2009 – 21,917 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,057 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

20 tests since 5 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass62,057 miles (+4,886)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    62,057 miles
    Test number
    986998576489
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass57,171 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    57,171 miles
    Test number
    151012585734

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail57,171 miles (+2,362)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,171 miles
    Test number
    744211955796
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass54,809 miles (+2,874)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    54,809 miles
    Test number
    162195348535

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass51,935 miles (+2,256)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    51,935 miles
    Test number
    686779754061
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  6. Pass49,679 miles (+362)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    49,679 miles
    Test number
    805153374022
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake just met the limits 16%

  7. Pass49,317 miles (+589)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    49,317 miles
    Test number
    781396921837
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake just the limits 16%

  8. Pass48,728 miles (+382)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    48,728 miles
    Test number
    278870731362
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake just met the limits 17%

  9. Pass48,346 miles (+391)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    48,346 miles
    Test number
    816914802544
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake just met the limits on 17%

  10. Pass47,955 miles (+3,496)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    47,955 miles
    Test number
    648639162252
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  11. Pass44,459 miles (+1,885)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    44,459 miles
    Test number
    506971594624
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  12. Pass42,574 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    42,574 miles
    Test number
    403422722752
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  13. Fail42,574 miles (+1,874)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,574 miles
    Test number
    951939103978
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  14. Pass40,700 miles (+2,184)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    40,700 miles
    Test number
    585222745015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass38,516 miles (+4,557)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    38,516 miles
    Test number
    928533244091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass33,959 miles (+3,240)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    33,959 miles
    Test number
    985900653063
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass30,719 miles (+4,559)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    30,719 miles
    Test number
    258873952081
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFront and rear discs slightly corroded

  18. Pass26,160 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    26,160 miles
    Test number
    664527330332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail26,153 miles (+4,236)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,153 miles
    Test number
    581987530383
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  20. Pass21,917 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    21,917 miles
    Test number
    334479039327
    • NoteFRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW

Questions about LR05 CAP

Does LR05 CAP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 CAP is valid until 21 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR05 CAP?
The MOT on LR05 CAP is valid until 21 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR05 CAP done?
LR05 CAP was recorded at 62,057 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2026, an average of 2,478 miles a year.
Has LR05 CAP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 CAP has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LR05 CAP 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 LR05 CAP find?
LR05 CAP passed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2026 with 3 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip, and 4 more.

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