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Beige · Petrol · 2005 · 1,596 cc

LR05 WCEMOT history

LR05 WCE is a beige petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 22 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 25 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 104,985 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 May 2027
Mileage
104,985 mi
At MOT on 26 May 2026
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,704 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR05 WCE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
22 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 May 2027
Latest MOT test
26 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR05 WCE was last recorded at 104,985 miles on 26 May 2026, 14 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,971 miles · 11 May 2026
Between the last two tests
14 miles
Average per year
3,704 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,985 miles
  • 2024 – 103,029 miles
  • 2023 – 101,085 miles
  • 2021 – 100,041 miles
  • 2020 – 99,600 miles
  • 2019 – 96,129 miles
  • 2018 – 93,434 miles
  • 2017 – 89,853 miles
  • 2016 – 84,726 miles
  • 2015 – 79,251 miles
  • 2014 – 79,234 miles
  • 2013 – 75,642 miles
  • 2012 – 70,770 miles
  • 2011 – 63,803 miles
  • 2010 – 57,114 miles
  • 2009 – 47,729 miles
  • 2008 – 37,702 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,985 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisorySteering notchyRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Steering operation tight slightly

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

26 tests since 27 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,985 miles (+14)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2027
    Odometer
    104,985 miles
    Test number
    231366000841
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering notchy

  2. Fail104,971 miles (+1,942)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,971 miles
    Test number
    533359457352
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering notchy

  3. Pass103,029 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    103,029 miles
    Test number
    541051105369
    • AdvisorySteering operation tight slightly

  4. Fail103,020 miles (+1,935)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,020 miles
    Test number
    687136444964
    • MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front and rear outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front and rear outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering operation tight slightly

  5. Pass101,085 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2024
    Odometer
    101,085 miles
    Test number
    850335066499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail101,080 miles (+1,039)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,080 miles
    Test number
    960926295491
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass100,041 miles (+441)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    100,041 miles
    Test number
    884346674172
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass99,600 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    99,600 miles
    Test number
    872037357662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail99,600 miles (+3,471)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,600 miles
    Test number
    106251665086
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass96,129 miles (+2,695)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    96,129 miles
    Test number
    465203110934
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre

  11. Pass93,434 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    93,434 miles
    Test number
    197783274136
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail93,431 miles (+3,578)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,431 miles
    Test number
    129588233614
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass89,853 miles (+5,127)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    89,853 miles
    Test number
    734068737670
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  14. Pass84,726 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    84,726 miles
    Test number
    867756282144
    • AdvisoryCrack in windscreen outside zone B bottom corner.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded includes flexi. (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished. (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished. (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Includes flexi. (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPlastic engine covers and under trays fitted at time of test.

  15. Fail84,726 miles (+5,475)2 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,726 miles
    Test number
    836224832925
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryCrack in windscreen outside zone B bottom corner.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded includes flexi. (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perished. (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished. (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Includes flexi. (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPlastic engine covers and under trays fitted at time of test.

  16. Pass79,251 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    79,251 miles
    Test number
    205142245098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass79,234 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    79,234 miles
    Test number
    305587964421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail79,232 miles (+3,590)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,232 miles
    Test number
    387632364257
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

  19. Pass75,642 miles (+95)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    75,642 miles
    Test number
    109424473297
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Fail75,547 miles (+4,777)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,547 miles
    Test number
    986200873230
    • FailureDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass70,770 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    70,770 miles
    Test number
    766265672225
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail70,770 miles (+6,967)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,770 miles
    Test number
    927335872233
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass63,803 miles (+6,689)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    63,803 miles
    Test number
    809473461237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass57,114 miles (+9,385)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    57,114 miles
    Test number
    313416070173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass47,729 miles (+10,027)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    47,729 miles
    Test number
    952243919059
    • 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)

  26. Pass37,702 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    37,702 miles
    Test number
    502397788058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR05 WCE

Does LR05 WCE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR05 WCE is valid until 25 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR05 WCE?
The MOT on LR05 WCE is valid until 25 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR05 WCE done?
LR05 WCE was recorded at 104,985 miles at its MOT on 26 May 2026, an average of 3,704 miles a year.
Has LR05 WCE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR05 WCE has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 11 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LR05 WCE 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 WCE find?
LR05 WCE passed its latest MOT on 26 May 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill; offside vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill; steering notchy.

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