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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,390 cc

LR05 HEVMOT history

LR05 HEV is a black petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 29 Apr 2005. Its MOT expired on 25 Mar 2023 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 90,765 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Mar 2023
Mileage
90,765 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2023
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,931 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 HEV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
29 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

LR05 HEV was last recorded at 90,765 miles on 19 Aug 2023, 891 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Nov 2015: 17,547 miles, lower than 64,796 miles on 31 Oct 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
89,874 miles · 26 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
891 miles
Average per year
4,931 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 90,765 miles
  • 2022 – 89,874 miles
  • 2021 – 87,174 miles
  • 2019 – 83,501 miles
  • 2018 – 80,418 miles
  • 2016 – 76,027 miles
  • 2015 – 17,547 miles
  • 2014 – 64,796 miles
  • 2013 – 59,583 miles
  • 2012 – 46,559 miles
  • 2011 – 38,745 miles
  • 2010 – 30,683 miles
  • 2009 – 25,458 miles
  • 2008 – 15,210 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail90,765 miles
  • DangerousFront Tyre has ply or cords exposed NS&OS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2012

Full MOT history

22 tests since 22 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail90,765 miles (+891)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,765 miles
    Test number
    867761781120
    • DangerousFront Tyre has ply or cords exposed NS&OS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass89,874 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    89,874 miles
    Test number
    347828060581
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside inner lower sill corroded

  3. Fail89,874 miles (+2,700)2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,874 miles
    Test number
    721442078111
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside inner lower sill corroded

  4. Pass87,174 miles (+3,673)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    87,174 miles
    Test number
    882642074683

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass83,501 miles (+3,083)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    83,501 miles
    Test number
    297122829969

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass80,418 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2019
    Odometer
    80,418 miles
    Test number
    254975631532
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  7. Fail80,418 miles (+4,391)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,418 miles
    Test number
    305896005554
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  8. Pass76,027 miles (+58,480)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    76,027 miles
    Test number
    740005115720
    • AdvisoryExhaust brackets and clamps heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre part (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front door check strap rotation rough
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre perishing on tread and outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perishing on tread
    • AdvisoryOil leak Underneath vehicle engine side
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust back box baffles breaking up inside

  9. Pass17,547 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    17,547 miles
    Test number
    807172581298
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail17,547 miles (-47,249)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,547 miles
    Test number
    905865596973
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass64,796 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    64,796 miles
    Test number
    756674504378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail64,796 miles (+5,213)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,796 miles
    Test number
    855284004316
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  13. Pass59,583 miles (+5,063)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    59,583 miles
    Test number
    819079713304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass54,520 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    54,520 miles
    Test number
    278759013170
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteLower front of bumper damaged

  15. Fail54,520 miles (+7,961)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,520 miles
    Test number
    309569513113
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteLower front of bumper damaged

  16. Pass46,559 miles (+7,814)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    46,559 miles
    Test number
    837375612187
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass38,745 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    38,745 miles
    Test number
    546608611177
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Fail38,745 miles (+8,062)2 failures1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,745 miles
    Test number
    415308111174
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Pass30,683 miles (+5,225)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    30,683 miles
    Test number
    531028610127
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  20. Pass25,458 miles (+10,248)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    25,458 miles
    Test number
    963589219134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass15,210 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    15,210 miles
    Test number
    624323418195
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Fail15,210 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,210 miles
    Test number
    831223018181
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about LR05 HEV

Does LR05 HEV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR05 HEV expired on 25 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR05 HEV?
The MOT on LR05 HEV expired on 25 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR05 HEV done?
LR05 HEV was recorded at 90,765 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2023, an average of 4,931 miles a year.
Has LR05 HEV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 HEV has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on LR05 HEV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Nov 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR05 HEV find?
LR05 HEV failed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2023 with 2 dangerous defects, 2 major defects and 1 advisory: front tyre has ply or cords exposed ns&os; stop lamp(s) all not working; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill, and 2 more.

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