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Beige · Petrol · 2009 · 1,596 cc

LR09 DNOMOT history

LR09 DNO is a beige petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 23 Mar 2009. Its MOT expired on 20 Oct 2026 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 99,468 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Oct 2026
Mileage
99,468 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2026
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,495 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR09 DNO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
23 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LR09 DNO was last recorded at 99,468 miles on 14 Oct 2026, 3,623 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,845 miles · 21 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
3,623 miles
Average per year
5,495 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,468 miles
  • 2025 – 95,845 miles
  • 2024 – 91,939 miles
  • 2023 – 87,985 miles
  • 2022 – 82,014 miles
  • 2021 – 78,199 miles
  • 2020 – 75,832 miles
  • 2019 – 72,172 miles
  • 2018 – 67,276 miles
  • 2017 – 55,488 miles
  • 2016 – 43,052 miles
  • 2015 – 36,889 miles
  • 2014 – 29,514 miles
  • 2013 – 23,677 miles
  • 2012 – 19,399 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail99,468 miles
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • 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))
  • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Front registration plate slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

22 tests since 19 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail99,468 miles (+3,623)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,468 miles
    Test number
    407616327855
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • 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))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass95,845 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    95,845 miles
    Test number
    360277395189
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail95,845 miles (+3,906)2 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,845 miles
    Test number
    621081813440
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass91,939 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    91,939 miles
    Test number
    232185759859
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate slightly damaged

  5. Fail91,938 miles (+3,953)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,938 miles
    Test number
    754757728491
    • MajorNearside 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 Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate slightly damaged

  6. Pass87,985 miles (+5,971)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    87,985 miles
    Test number
    998554666811

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass82,014 miles (+3,815)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    82,014 miles
    Test number
    715058866224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass78,199 miles (+2,367)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    78,199 miles
    Test number
    134922328398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass75,832 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    75,832 miles
    Test number
    716903757041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail75,832 miles (+3,660)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,832 miles
    Test number
    653610780701
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass72,172 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    72,172 miles
    Test number
    836374857818

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail72,171 miles (+4,895)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,171 miles
    Test number
    937981754562
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both covered in rust on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  13. Pass67,276 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    67,276 miles
    Test number
    470815772533
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges........both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Fail67,276 miles (+11,788)1 dangerous3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,276 miles
    Test number
    199552111259
    • DangerousOffside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges........both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass55,488 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    55,488 miles
    Test number
    484537150799

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail55,488 miles (+12,436)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,488 miles
    Test number
    581818946662
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  17. Pass43,052 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    43,052 miles
    Test number
    503073372149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail43,043 miles (+6,154)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,043 miles
    Test number
    851120465372
    • FailureDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailurePassenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass36,889 miles (+7,375)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    36,889 miles
    Test number
    435165875020
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass29,514 miles (+5,837)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    29,514 miles
    Test number
    675138274069
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteVehicle not idling properly

  21. Pass23,677 miles (+4,278)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    23,677 miles
    Test number
    678167973068
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass19,399 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    19,399 miles
    Test number
    655989472070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR09 DNO

Does LR09 DNO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR09 DNO expired on 20 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR09 DNO?
The MOT on LR09 DNO expired on 20 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR09 DNO done?
LR09 DNO was recorded at 99,468 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2026, an average of 5,495 miles a year.
Has LR09 DNO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR09 DNO has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LR09 DNO 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 LR09 DNO find?
LR09 DNO failed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2026 with 4 major defects and 1 advisory: exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits, and 2 more.

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