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Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,984 cc

LR05 OLKMOT history

LR05 OLK is a grey petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 14 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 1 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 91,983 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Mar 2027
Mileage
91,983 mi
At MOT on 2 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,874 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 OLK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
14 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 OLK was last recorded at 91,983 miles on 2 Mar 2026, 22,824 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Mar 2013: 10,310 miles, lower than 11,347 miles on 12 Mar 2012.

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
69,159 miles · 27 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
22,824 miles
Average per year
4,874 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 91,983 miles
  • 2024 – 69,159 miles
  • 2023 – 62,906 miles
  • 2022 – 56,088 miles
  • 2021 – 46,753 miles
  • 2020 – 37,931 miles
  • 2019 – 30,492 miles
  • 2018 – 24,877 miles
  • 2017 – 19,522 miles
  • 2016 – 17,205 miles
  • 2015 – 14,199 miles
  • 2014 – 12,327 miles
  • 2013 – 10,310 miles
  • 2012 – 11,347 miles
  • 2011 – 8,078 miles
  • 2010 – 6,919 miles
  • 2009 – 5,792 miles
  • 2008 – 4,679 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,983 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

22 tests since 3 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,983 miles (+22,824)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    91,983 miles
    Test number
    686584644890
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass69,159 miles (+6,253)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    69,159 miles
    Test number
    308636928308
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass62,906 miles (+6,818)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    62,906 miles
    Test number
    559074213105
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass56,088 miles (+9,335)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    56,088 miles
    Test number
    567267136704
    • MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass46,753 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    46,753 miles
    Test number
    978590345569
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail46,753 miles (+8,822)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,753 miles
    Test number
    453421056705
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass37,931 miles (+7,439)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    37,931 miles
    Test number
    948137072841

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass30,492 miles (+5,615)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    30,492 miles
    Test number
    574043896338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass24,877 miles (+5,355)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2019
    Odometer
    24,877 miles
    Test number
    892073017867
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit All (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass19,522 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2018
    Odometer
    19,522 miles
    Test number
    163316283171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail19,522 miles (+2,317)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,522 miles
    Test number
    550080684008
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  12. Pass17,205 miles (+3,006)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2017
    Odometer
    17,205 miles
    Test number
    996036482258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass14,199 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    14,199 miles
    Test number
    929316085065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail14,198 miles (+1,871)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,198 miles
    Test number
    559173285032
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass12,327 miles (+2,017)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    12,327 miles
    Test number
    109061994070
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  16. Fail10,310 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,310 miles
    Test number
    546678873062
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  17. Pass10,310 miles (-1,037)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    10,310 miles
    Test number
    625518673092
    • AdvisoryNearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  18. Pass11,347 miles (+3,269)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    11,347 miles
    Test number
    588022072011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass8,078 miles (+1,159)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    8,078 miles
    Test number
    899593781027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass6,919 miles (+1,127)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    6,919 miles
    Test number
    712214970070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass5,792 miles (+1,113)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    5,792 miles
    Test number
    253885979013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass4,679 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    4,679 miles
    Test number
    443044498060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 OLK

Does LR05 OLK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 OLK is valid until 1 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR05 OLK?
The MOT on LR05 OLK is valid until 1 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR05 OLK done?
LR05 OLK was recorded at 91,983 miles at its MOT on 2 Mar 2026, an average of 4,874 miles a year.
Has LR05 OLK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 OLK has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on LR05 OLK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Mar 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR05 OLK find?
LR05 OLK passed its latest MOT on 2 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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