Volkswagen Beetle
Beige · Petrol · 2005 · 1,596 cc
LR05 WLAMOT history
LR05 WLA is a beige petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 8 Apr 2005. Its MOT expired on 22 Apr 2023 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 138,176 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 22 Apr 2023
- Mileage
- 138,176 mi
- At MOT on 21 Apr 2022
- MOT tests
- 21
- 14 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 8,168 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR05 WLA
- 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
- 8 Apr 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 22 Apr 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Apr 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR05 WLA was last recorded at 138,176 miles on 21 Apr 2022, 9,514 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Apr 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 128,662 miles · 23 Apr 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 9,514 miles
- Average per year
- 8,168 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 138,176 miles
- 2021 – 128,662 miles
- 2019 – 120,997 miles
- 2018 – 120,974 miles
- 2017 – 109,468 miles
- 2016 – 98,867 miles
- 2015 – 92,216 miles
- 2014 – 84,031 miles
- 2013 – 75,754 miles
- 2012 – 66,638 miles
- 2011 – 55,885 miles
- 2010 – 46,832 miles
- 2009 – 38,081 miles
- 2008 – 28,313 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass138,176 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryFront brake discs wearing thin
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear brake discs wearing thin
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.
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light on
Major3 MOTs, 2018–2021
Both front indicators discoloured slightly
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Exhaust system has few leaks
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Slight front service brake imbalance
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction mil light on
Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration
Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Full MOT history
21 tests since 31 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass138,176 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 138,176 miles
- Test number
- 436363894530
- AdvisoryFront brake discs wearing thin
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear brake discs wearing thin
Fail138,176 miles (+9,514)5 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,176 miles
- Test number
- 929265425817
- MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorOffside 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))
- MajorRear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- AdvisoryFront brake discs wearing thin
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear brake discs wearing thin
Pass128,662 miles (+152)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 128,662 miles
- Test number
- 330889544046
- AdvisoryBoth front indicators discoloured slightly
- AdvisoryExhaust system has few leaks
- AdvisorySlight front service brake imbalance
Fail128,510 miles (+7,513)6 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,510 miles
- Test number
- 970906972692
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 0.87 (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits 4.77 (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 377 (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both registration plates incorrect ..letters/numbers size width & sloping (0.1 (d))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light on (7.1.6 (a))
- MajorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s/f track rod ball joint cover split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryBoth front indicators discoloured slightly
- AdvisoryExhaust system has few leaks
- AdvisorySlight front service brake imbalance
Pass120,997 miles (+9)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 120,997 miles
- Test number
- 390675278951
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail120,988 miles (+14)2 dangerous8 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,988 miles
- Test number
- 465937190147
- DangerousTyre has ply or cords exposed o/s/r tyre has wires exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s/f tyre (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction mil light on (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorStop lamp(s) not working o/s/r stop (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light on (7.1.6 (a))
- MajorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s/f track rod cover split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Fail120,974 miles (+11,506)2 dangerous7 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,974 miles
- Test number
- 870323126754
- DangerousTyre has ply or cords exposed o/s/r tyre wires exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s/f tyre below in center (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction mil light on (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 2.05 (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits 1.78 (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 555 (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorStop lamp(s) not working o/s/r (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light on (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryFront brake imbalance 15-20%
Pass109,468 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 109,468 miles
- Test number
- 765893063812
- AdvisoryFront discs worn- front brake imbalance 20-25%
- AdvisoryO/s/f outer pads slightly low
- AdvisoryO/s/r park brake is less than half nearside value
- AdvisoryO/s/r tyre wearing low -inner edge to 3/4
Fail109,468 miles (+10,601)5 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,468 miles
- Test number
- 594162333453
- FailureDirection indicator not working n/s/f (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureDirection indicator not working o/s/r (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureDrive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc n/s/f outer cv boot split/leaking (2.4.G.4e)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light on (5.4.2)
- FailureRear brake application uneven rear brake imbalance 35-40% o/s/r slow (3.7.B.2)
- AdvisoryFront discs worn- front brake imbalance 20-25%
- AdvisoryO/s/f outer pads slightly low
- AdvisoryO/s/r park brake is less than half nearside value
- AdvisoryO/s/r tyre wearing low -inner edge to 3/4
- AdvisoryTraction light on
Pass98,867 miles (+6,651)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 98,867 miles
- Test number
- 200801678284
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,216 miles (+8,185)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 92,216 miles
- Test number
- 201952742316
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,031 miles (+8,277)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 84,031 miles
- Test number
- 739008264289
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,754 miles (+100)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 75,754 miles
- Test number
- 458528863298
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail75,654 miles (+9,016)4 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,654 miles
- Test number
- 887026563254
- FailureDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Pass66,638 miles (+10,753)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 66,638 miles
- Test number
- 129546862292
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass55,885 miles (+9,053)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 55,885 miles
- Test number
- 485810771285
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,832 miles (+8,751)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 46,832 miles
- Test number
- 491717360237
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
Pass38,081 miles (+9,768)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 38,081 miles
- Test number
- 941506769210
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,313 miles (+4,952)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 28,313 miles
- Test number
- 384019768239
- NoteOffside front tyre worn close to limit on edges
Pass23,361 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 23,361 miles
- Test number
- 123193798476
- NoteOffside front tyre cut in tyre wall but not deep enough to reach cord
Fail23,361 miles2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 23,361 miles
- Test number
- 931251998085
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- NoteOffside front tyre cut in tyre wall but not deep enough to reach cord
Questions about LR05 WLA
- Does LR05 WLA currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LR05 WLA expired on 22 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LR05 WLA?
- The MOT on LR05 WLA expired on 22 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LR05 WLA done?
- LR05 WLA was recorded at 138,176 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2022, an average of 8,168 miles a year.
- Has LR05 WLA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR05 WLA has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Apr 2022.
- Has the mileage on LR05 WLA 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 WLA find?
- LR05 WLA passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2022 with 3 advisories: front brake discs wearing thin; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear brake discs wearing thin.
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