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Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,398 cc

LR05 ETDMOT history

LR05 ETD is a blue petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 24 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 18 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 136,221 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Sept 2027
Mileage
136,221 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2026
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
6,121 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 ETD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,398 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
24 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 ETD was last recorded at 136,221 miles on 18 Sept 2026, 40 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,181 miles · 9 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
40 miles
Average per year
6,121 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 136,221 miles
  • 2025 – 134,850 miles
  • 2024 – 129,506 miles
  • 2023 – 122,463 miles
  • 2022 – 115,443 miles
  • 2021 – 110,651 miles
  • 2020 – 106,124 miles
  • 2019 – 100,543 miles
  • 2018 – 89,920 miles
  • 2017 – 78,491 miles
  • 2016 – 70,944 miles
  • 2015 – 68,156 miles
  • 2014 – 65,572 miles
  • 2013 – 63,014 miles
  • 2012 – 53,695 miles
  • 2011 – 39,822 miles
  • 2010 – 30,974 miles
  • 2009 – 27,320 miles
  • 2008 – 23,134 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,221 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Reverse lamp not working.

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Engine bay cover(s) fitted preventing examination of some componants

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

31 tests since 28 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,221 miles (+40)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    136,221 miles
    Test number
    495941299822
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  2. Fail136,181 miles (+1,331)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,181 miles
    Test number
    470843724333
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  3. Pass134,850 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    134,850 miles
    Test number
    422250316070
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryReverse lamp not working.

  4. Fail134,850 miles (+5,344)2 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,850 miles
    Test number
    868030868803
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryReverse lamp not working.

  5. Pass129,506 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    129,506 miles
    Test number
    479632542952
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryReverse lamp not working.

  6. Fail129,506 miles (+7,043)2 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,506 miles
    Test number
    116529728168
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryReverse lamp not working.

  7. Pass122,463 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    122,463 miles
    Test number
    705541998907
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryReverse lamp not working.

  8. Fail122,463 miles (+7,020)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,463 miles
    Test number
    208873284723
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to condition of exhaust system. (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases leaking in several places. (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryReverse lamp not working.

  9. Pass115,443 miles (+4,792)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    115,443 miles
    Test number
    672412234342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass110,651 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    110,651 miles
    Test number
    557699251520

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail110,651 miles (+4,527)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,651 miles
    Test number
    210147449527
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  12. Pass106,124 miles (+5,581)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    106,124 miles
    Test number
    680393608373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass100,543 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    100,543 miles
    Test number
    454525437988
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  14. Fail100,543 miles (+10,623)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,543 miles
    Test number
    525586682320
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  15. Pass89,920 miles (+11,429)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    89,920 miles
    Test number
    477682422253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass78,491 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    78,491 miles
    Test number
    319566865885
    • AdvisoryEngine bay cover(s) fitted preventing examination of some componants
    • AdvisoryFront number plate damaged
    • AdvisoryItem(s) removed from driver's view of the road
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted preventing examination of some componants
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Fail78,491 miles (+7,547)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,491 miles
    Test number
    678850927390
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryEngine bay cover(s) fitted preventing examination of some componants
    • AdvisoryFront number plate damaged
    • AdvisoryItem(s) removed from driver's view of the road
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted preventing examination of some componants
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass70,944 miles (+148)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    70,944 miles
    Test number
    974726518805

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail70,796 miles (+2,640)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,796 miles
    Test number
    495139948921
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working brake light (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp osr sidelight goes out when you put your foot on the brake (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNsf tyre punctured

  20. Fail68,156 miles4 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,156 miles
    Test number
    688125705187
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre heavily cracked and splitting open
    • NoteN/s/r tyre going out of shape and close to legal limit

  21. Pass68,156 miles (+2,584)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2016
    Odometer
    68,156 miles
    Test number
    958965405157
    • NoteN/s/f tyre heavily cracked and splitting open
    • NoteN/s/r tyre going out of shape and close to legal limit

  22. Fail65,572 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,572 miles
    Test number
    996846304115
    • Repaired at testFront Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  23. Pass65,572 miles (+2,558)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2015
    Odometer
    65,572 miles
    Test number
    997746304122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass63,014 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2014
    Odometer
    63,014 miles
    Test number
    417518223117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail63,014 miles (+9,319)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,014 miles
    Test number
    735008523144
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  26. Pass53,695 miles (+13,873)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    53,695 miles
    Test number
    728679172050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass39,822 miles (+8,848)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    39,822 miles
    Test number
    409294881016
    • NoteSRS light on
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly corroded

  28. Pass30,974 miles (+3,654)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    30,974 miles
    Test number
    631450270071
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine under tray insurcure
    • NoteSome steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

  29. Pass27,320 miles (+4,186)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    27,320 miles
    Test number
    111866779495
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAll steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate
    • NoteRear n/s tyre slightly misshapped

  30. Pass23,134 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    23,134 miles
    Test number
    121898988437
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAll sterring and suspension bushes all starting to deteriorate

  31. Fail23,134 miles3 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,134 miles
    Test number
    722488988057
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAll sterring and suspension bushes all starting to deteriorate

Questions about LR05 ETD

Does LR05 ETD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 ETD is valid until 18 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR05 ETD?
The MOT on LR05 ETD is valid until 18 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR05 ETD done?
LR05 ETD was recorded at 136,221 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2026, an average of 6,121 miles a year.
Has LR05 ETD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 ETD has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LR05 ETD 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 ETD find?
LR05 ETD passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front direction indicator slightly discoloured.

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