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Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,390 cc

LR05 EZXMOT history

LR05 EZX is a blue petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 22 Apr 2005. Its MOT expired on 17 Jan 2023 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 115,868 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jan 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Jan 2023
Mileage
115,868 mi
At MOT on 18 Jan 2022
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,188 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 EZX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
22 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
18 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 EZX was last recorded at 115,868 miles on 18 Jan 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,868 miles · 15 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,188 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 115,868 miles
  • 2021 – 115,260 miles
  • 2020 – 106,116 miles
  • 2019 – 94,229 miles
  • 2018 – 86,071 miles
  • 2017 – 76,882 miles
  • 2016 – 61,974 miles
  • 2015 – 48,761 miles
  • 2014 – 48,435 miles
  • 2013 – 41,672 miles
  • 2012 – 37,375 miles
  • 2011 – 32,055 miles
  • 2010 – 26,443 miles
  • 2009 – 22,111 miles
  • 2008 – 16,991 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,868 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass115,868 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    115,868 miles
    Test number
    591472355038
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail115,868 miles (+608)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,868 miles
    Test number
    233447581094
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass115,260 miles (+9,144)4 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    115,260 miles
    Test number
    869684606393
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view both side lower (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective middle (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass106,116 miles (+11,887)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    106,116 miles
    Test number
    265866899061
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass94,229 miles (+50)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    94,229 miles
    Test number
    965761324203
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail94,179 miles (+8,108)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,179 miles
    Test number
    722905027002
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass86,071 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2019
    Odometer
    86,071 miles
    Test number
    813146652107
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail86,064 miles (+9,182)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,064 miles
    Test number
    581032974074
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass76,882 miles (+5)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2018
    Odometer
    76,882 miles
    Test number
    198975948341
    • AdvisoryMIL. lamp on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower suspension mounting slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  10. Fail76,877 miles (+14,903)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,877 miles
    Test number
    853586829509
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryMIL. lamp on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower suspension mounting slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  11. Pass61,974 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2017
    Odometer
    61,974 miles
    Test number
    621847493705
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp loose but not insecure
    • AdvisoryCatalytic monolith loose within converter
    • AdvisoryOffside front shocker weak

  12. Fail61,974 miles (+13,213)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,974 miles
    Test number
    473219775175
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • AdvisoryCatalytic monolith loose within converter
    • AdvisoryOffside front shocker weak

  13. Pass48,761 miles (+326)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    48,761 miles
    Test number
    597892895015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass48,435 miles (+6,763)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    48,435 miles
    Test number
    198143504375
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteN/s headlamp has condesation in

  15. Pass41,672 miles (+4,297)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2014
    Odometer
    41,672 miles
    Test number
    309578933180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass37,375 miles (+5,320)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2013
    Odometer
    37,375 miles
    Test number
    825905842160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass32,055 miles (+5,612)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    32,055 miles
    Test number
    396959801192
    • NoteAdvise front brake discs
    • NoteAdvise head lamp aim uneven

  18. Pass26,443 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    26,443 miles
    Test number
    531530500127
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

  19. Fail26,443 miles (+4,332)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,443 miles
    Test number
    700420600199
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

  20. Pass22,111 miles (+5,120)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    22,111 miles
    Test number
    293268509189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass16,991 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    16,991 miles
    Test number
    280998508177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 EZX

Does LR05 EZX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR05 EZX expired on 17 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR05 EZX?
The MOT on LR05 EZX expired on 17 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR05 EZX done?
LR05 EZX was recorded at 115,868 miles at its MOT on 18 Jan 2022, an average of 7,188 miles a year.
Has LR05 EZX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 EZX has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on LR05 EZX 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 EZX find?
LR05 EZX passed its latest MOT on 18 Jan 2022 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear lower coil spring corroded; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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