Volkswagen Beetle
Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,390 cc
LR05 SBZMOT history
LR05 SBZ is a silver petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 6 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 51,312 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 24 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 51,312 mi
- At MOT on 29 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 25
- 18 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 2,522 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR05 SBZ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Beetle
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 6 May 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 24 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR05 SBZ was last recorded at 51,312 miles on 29 Dec 2025, 4,825 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Dec 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 9 Apr 2019: 35,488 miles, lower than 35,847 miles on 8 Apr 2019.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 46,487 miles · 30 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 4,825 miles
- Average per year
- 2,522 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 51,312 miles
- 2024 – 46,487 miles
- 2023 – 39,454 miles
- 2022 – 37,628 miles
- 2020 – 37,329 miles
- 2019 – 35,488 miles
- 2018 – 34,097 miles
- 2017 – 33,110 miles
- 2016 – 31,243 miles
- 2015 – 28,251 miles
- 2014 – 24,112 miles
- 2013 – 21,718 miles
- 2012 – 20,326 miles
- 2011 – 16,711 miles
- 2010 – 12,416 miles
- 2009 – 9,081 miles
- 2008 – 6,795 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass51,312 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated signs off grease but no hole visible (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking and perishing as well (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking and perishing as well (5.2.3 (e))
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.
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Major3 MOTs, 2019–2024
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Center brake light not working
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Rear tyres are a diffrent size from the front tyres. and while not a failure is unusual on this type of vehicle
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
25 tests since 6 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass51,312 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 51,312 miles
- Test number
- 550777789896
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated signs off grease but no hole visible (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking and perishing as well (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking and perishing as well (5.2.3 (e))
Fail51,312 miles (+4,825)2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,312 miles
- Test number
- 788774219555
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated signs off grease but no hole visible (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking and perishing as well (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking and perishing as well (5.2.3 (e))
Pass46,487 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 46,487 miles
- Test number
- 507256280258
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail46,487 miles (+2,624)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,487 miles
- Test number
- 150915408498
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass43,863 miles (+4,409)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 43,863 miles
- Test number
- 100777697606
- AdvisoryCentral Brake light not working
- AdvisoryFront Tyre(S) cracking
Pass39,454 miles (+1,826)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 39,454 miles
- Test number
- 493572567343
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass37,628 miles (+299)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 37,628 miles
- Test number
- 917656050128
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,329 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 37,329 miles
- Test number
- 160569297805
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryCenter brake light not working
- AdvisoryRear tyres are a diffrent size from the front tyres. and while not a failure is unusual on this type of vehicle
Fail37,329 miles (+1,841)5 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,329 miles
- Test number
- 203657465064
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryCenter brake light not working
- AdvisoryRear tyres are a diffrent size from the front tyres. and while not a failure is unusual on this type of vehicle
Pass35,488 miles (-359)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 35,488 miles
- Test number
- 822397599664
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- 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))
Fail35,847 miles (+1,750)4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,847 miles
- Test number
- 900091570140
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- 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))
Pass34,097 miles (+987)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 34,097 miles
- Test number
- 681032837088
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush shock cover deteriorated (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush shock cover deteriorated (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass33,110 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 33,110 miles
- Test number
- 662333876594
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail33,105 miles (+1,862)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,105 miles
- Test number
- 463090419479
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/65/15 (4.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)
Pass31,243 miles (+2,992)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 31,243 miles
- Test number
- 517201916860
- AdvisoryParking brake lever slightly stiff when operated
Fail28,251 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 28,251 miles
- Test number
- 375266305140
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass28,251 miles (+4,139)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 28,251 miles
- Test number
- 498136005178
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,112 miles (+2,394)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 24,112 miles
- Test number
- 605866504132
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,718 miles (+13)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 21,718 miles
- Test number
- 945874413186
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail21,705 miles (+1,379)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 21,705 miles
- Test number
- 489139303181
- FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass20,326 miles (+3,615)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 20,326 miles
- Test number
- 225937302489
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass16,711 miles (+4,295)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 16,711 miles
- Test number
- 295763501167
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass12,416 miles (+3,335)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 12,416 miles
- Test number
- 362333810139
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass9,081 miles (+2,286)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 9,081 miles
- Test number
- 892393189051
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass6,795 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2009
- Odometer
- 6,795 miles
- Test number
- 692117028183
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR05 SBZ
- Does LR05 SBZ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 SBZ is valid until 24 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LR05 SBZ?
- The MOT on LR05 SBZ is valid until 24 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LR05 SBZ done?
- LR05 SBZ was recorded at 51,312 miles at its MOT on 29 Dec 2025, an average of 2,522 miles a year.
- Has LR05 SBZ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR05 SBZ has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Dec 2025.
- Has the mileage on LR05 SBZ ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Apr 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LR05 SBZ find?
- LR05 SBZ passed its latest MOT on 29 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated signs off grease but no hole visible; nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking and perishing as well; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking and perishing as well.
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