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Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,984 cc

LR05 SBYMOT history

LR05 SBY is a grey petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 15 Apr 2005. Its MOT expired on 28 Sept 2024 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 154,555 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Sept 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Sept 2024
Mileage
154,555 mi
At MOT on 29 Sept 2023
MOT tests
13
9 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,985 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 SBY
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
15 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
29 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 SBY was last recorded at 154,555 miles on 29 Sept 2023, 10,567 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jun 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,988 miles · 1 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
10,567 miles
Average per year
7,985 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 154,555 miles
  • 2022 – 143,988 miles
  • 2019 – 131,230 miles
  • 2018 – 123,767 miles
  • 2017 – 110,751 miles
  • 2011 – 50,840 miles
  • 2010 – 46,609 miles
  • 2009 – 39,532 miles
  • 2008 – 31,282 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,555 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

13 tests since 14 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,555 miles (+10,567)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    154,555 miles
    Test number
    2376126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass143,988 miles (+328)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2023
    Odometer
    143,988 miles
    Test number
    779080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail143,660 miles (+12,430)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    143,660 miles
    Test number
    710816

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass131,230 miles (+7,463)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    131,230 miles
    Test number
    21762077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass123,767 miles (+13,016)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    123,767 miles
    Test number
    20152086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass110,751 miles (+59,911)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    110,751 miles
    Test number
    18675012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass50,840 miles (+4,231)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    50,840 miles
    Test number
    378636611197
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
  8. Pass46,609 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    46,609 miles
    Test number
    770105700195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail46,608 miles (+7,076)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,608 miles
    Test number
    324964200181
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  10. Pass39,532 miles (+39)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    39,532 miles
    Test number
    794096589072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail39,493 miles (+8,211)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,493 miles
    Test number
    430554489060
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
  12. Pass31,282 miles (+161)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    31,282 miles
    Test number
    301448608152
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOS REPEATER LENS DAMAGED
  13. Fail31,121 miles4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,121 miles
    Test number
    971385008142
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOS REPEATER LENS DAMAGED

Questions about LR05 SBY

Does LR05 SBY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR05 SBY expired on 28 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR05 SBY?
The MOT on LR05 SBY expired on 28 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR05 SBY done?
LR05 SBY was recorded at 154,555 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2023, an average of 7,985 miles a year.
Has LR05 SBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 SBY has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 11 May 2022.
Has the mileage on LR05 SBY 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 SBY find?
LR05 SBY passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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