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Volkswagen Beetle

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,398 cc

LR05 DWNMOT history

LR05 DWN is a silver petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 17 Mar 2005. Its MOT expired on 3 Nov 2024 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 84,136 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Nov 2024
Mileage
84,136 mi
At MOT on 4 Nov 2023
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,065 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 DWN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,398 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
17 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
4 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 DWN was last recorded at 84,136 miles on 4 Nov 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,136 miles · 2 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,065 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 84,136 miles
  • 2022 – 81,450 miles
  • 2021 – 77,491 miles
  • 2020 – 76,516 miles
  • 2019 – 74,594 miles
  • 2018 – 71,454 miles
  • 2017 – 67,598 miles
  • 2016 – 63,317 miles
  • 2015 – 57,983 miles
  • 2014 – 50,373 miles
  • 2013 – 44,555 miles
  • 2012 – 40,383 miles
  • 2011 – 34,952 miles
  • 2010 – 30,117 miles
  • 2009 – 25,941 miles
  • 2008 – 20,595 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,136 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019

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 Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor5 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Slight wear both front tyres inner edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 17 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,136 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    84,136 miles
    Test number
    367449860168
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail84,136 miles (+2,686)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,136 miles
    Test number
    955732311167
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass81,450 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    81,450 miles
    Test number
    608256071506
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail81,450 miles (+3,959)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,450 miles
    Test number
    604751114656
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass77,491 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    77,491 miles
    Test number
    814074772318
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySlight wear both front tyres inner edges

  6. FailMileage not read3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    240970917780
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySlight wear both front tyres inner edges

  7. Pass76,516 miles (+1,922)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    76,516 miles
    Test number
    251404658658
    • MinorNearside Front Outer 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySlight wear both front tyres inner edges

  8. Pass74,594 miles (+3,140)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    74,594 miles
    Test number
    900591330738
    • MinorNearside Front Outer 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass71,454 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    71,454 miles
    Test number
    747349085456
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  10. Fail71,454 miles (+3,856)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,454 miles
    Test number
    965613483566
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  11. Pass67,598 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    67,598 miles
    Test number
    894610711261
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Fail67,598 miles (+4,281)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,598 miles
    Test number
    130729007247
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass63,317 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    63,317 miles
    Test number
    367854370081
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Fail63,315 miles (+5,332)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,315 miles
    Test number
    888135719020
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass57,983 miles (+7,610)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    57,983 miles
    Test number
    688918763455
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Pass50,373 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    50,373 miles
    Test number
    206440134259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail50,373 miles (+5,818)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,373 miles
    Test number
    217480334217
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  18. Pass44,555 miles (+4,172)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    44,555 miles
    Test number
    159224603220
    • NoteBoth rear tyres close to legal limit.

  19. Pass40,383 miles (+5,431)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    40,383 miles
    Test number
    165565762162
    • NoteBoth rear tyres close to legal limit

  20. Pass34,952 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    34,952 miles
    Test number
    177409401137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail34,952 miles (+4,835)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,952 miles
    Test number
    468809701106
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass30,117 miles (+4,176)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    30,117 miles
    Test number
    263299860067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail25,941 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,941 miles
    Test number
    163248479097
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

  24. Pass25,941 miles (+5,346)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    25,941 miles
    Test number
    773038079097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass20,595 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    20,595 miles
    Test number
    784837578045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 DWN

Does LR05 DWN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR05 DWN expired on 3 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR05 DWN?
The MOT on LR05 DWN expired on 3 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR05 DWN done?
LR05 DWN was recorded at 84,136 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2023, an average of 4,065 miles a year.
Has LR05 DWN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 DWN has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LR05 DWN 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 DWN find?
LR05 DWN passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2023 with 4 advisories: nearside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; nearside rear outer integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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