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Beige · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

LR05 RXJMOT history

LR05 RXJ is a beige diesel Volkswagen Beetle first used on 14 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 136,142 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jul 2027
Mileage
136,142 mi
At MOT on 16 Jul 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,602 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 RXJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
14 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 RXJ was last recorded at 136,142 miles on 16 Jul 2026, 5,035 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,107 miles · 19 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
5,035 miles
Average per year
5,602 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 136,142 miles
  • 2024 – 131,107 miles
  • 2023 – 129,694 miles
  • 2022 – 128,192 miles
  • 2021 – 124,380 miles
  • 2020 – 121,662 miles
  • 2017 – 118,003 miles
  • 2016 – 110,187 miles
  • 2015 – 102,062 miles
  • 2014 – 94,558 miles
  • 2013 – 83,636 miles
  • 2012 – 64,518 miles
  • 2011 – 55,760 miles
  • 2010 – 50,841 miles
  • 2009 – 44,035 miles
  • 2008 – 33,827 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,142 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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.

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front suspension top mount has play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Exhaust back box corroded.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 10 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,142 miles (+5,035)4 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    136,142 miles
    Test number
    986819613210
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  2. Pass131,107 miles (+1,413)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    131,107 miles
    Test number
    240058887437
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  3. Pass129,694 miles (+1,502)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    129,694 miles
    Test number
    404921572606
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass128,192 miles (+25)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    128,192 miles
    Test number
    289393124326
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension top mount has play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Fail128,167 miles (+3,787)2 dangerous4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,167 miles
    Test number
    360354539763
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension top mount has play
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass124,380 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    124,380 miles
    Test number
    671964447343
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) badly worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail124,380 miles (+2,718)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,380 miles
    Test number
    139370299399
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) badly worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass121,662 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    121,662 miles
    Test number
    326598970658
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail121,662 miles (+3,659)2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,662 miles
    Test number
    355273901609
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass118,003 miles (+7,816)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    118,003 miles
    Test number
    946530927005
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass110,187 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    110,187 miles
    Test number
    320409740096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail110,173 miles (+8,111)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,173 miles
    Test number
    402868468084
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass102,062 miles (+7,504)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    102,062 miles
    Test number
    733637963023
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner steering joint has play
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge and out of shape
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail94,558 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,558 miles
    Test number
    398345214380
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • 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)

  15. Pass94,558 miles (+10,922)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    94,558 miles
    Test number
    989225814347
    • 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)

  16. Pass83,636 miles (+19,118)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    83,636 miles
    Test number
    159414283285
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing at tread edges.
    • NoteSlight play at inner track rod end, nearside front. [in rack].

  17. Pass64,518 miles (+2,777)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    64,518 miles
    Test number
    788141792245
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteSlight noise in offside front wheel bearing

  18. Pass61,741 miles1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    61,741 miles
    Test number
    358514212128
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCentre brake light partly not working.
    • NoteCover under engine obstructing view.

  19. Fail61,737 miles (+5,977)5 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,737 miles
    Test number
    208074812163
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCentre brake light partly not working.
    • NoteCover under engine obstructing view.

  20. Pass55,760 miles (+4,919)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    55,760 miles
    Test number
    806281801150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass50,841 miles (+6,806)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    50,841 miles
    Test number
    961923900188
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteCentre brake light partly not working.
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing on outside edge.
    • NoteO/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge.
    • NoteO/s/f wheel bearing noisey.

  22. Pass44,035 miles (+584)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    44,035 miles
    Test number
    472828519189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail43,451 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,451 miles
    Test number
    300999189084
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  24. Pass43,451 miles (+9,624)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    43,451 miles
    Test number
    952979489004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass33,827 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    33,827 miles
    Test number
    360251008133
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about LR05 RXJ

Does LR05 RXJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 RXJ is valid until 15 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR05 RXJ?
The MOT on LR05 RXJ is valid until 15 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR05 RXJ done?
LR05 RXJ was recorded at 136,142 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2026, an average of 5,602 miles a year.
Has LR05 RXJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 RXJ has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on LR05 RXJ 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 RXJ find?
LR05 RXJ passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2026 with 4 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front windscreen wiper blade defective; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective, and 7 more.

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