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Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,596 cc

LR09 MZZMOT history

LR09 MZZ is a black petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 16 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jun 2027 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 80,118 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jun 2027
Mileage
80,118 mi
At MOT on 15 Jun 2026
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,926 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR09 MZZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
16 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR09 MZZ was last recorded at 80,118 miles on 15 Jun 2026, 835 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,283 miles · 19 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
835 miles
Average per year
4,926 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,118 miles
  • 2025 – 79,283 miles
  • 2024 – 78,098 miles
  • 2023 – 78,092 miles
  • 2022 – 75,061 miles
  • 2021 – 70,926 miles
  • 2020 – 66,338 miles
  • 2019 – 56,644 miles
  • 2018 – 50,652 miles
  • 2017 – 39,512 miles
  • 2016 – 29,845 miles
  • 2015 – 19,993 miles
  • 2014 – 17,124 miles
  • 2013 – 12,649 miles
  • 2012 – 9,913 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,118 miles
  • AdvisoryBoth front steering arm track rod end boots deteriorating but not allowing the ingress of dirt
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded NSF,NSR,OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNSF lower ball joint boot perished but not allowing the ingress of dirt
  • AdvisoryRear axle bushes perishing
  • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower arm rear bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Coil spring corroded Both sides.

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

21 tests since 15 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,118 miles (+835)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    80,118 miles
    Test number
    250498328593
    • AdvisoryBoth front steering arm track rod end boots deteriorating but not allowing the ingress of dirt
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded NSF,NSR,OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNSF lower ball joint boot perished but not allowing the ingress of dirt
    • AdvisoryRear axle bushes perishing
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front lower arm rear bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass79,283 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    79,283 miles
    Test number
    567030052327
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail79,276 miles (+1,178)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,276 miles
    Test number
    852988077615
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component insecurely attached Top mount bearing. (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass78,098 miles (+6)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2025
    Odometer
    78,098 miles
    Test number
    239240442965
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail78,092 miles (+3,031)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,092 miles
    Test number
    384045399379
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass75,061 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    75,061 miles
    Test number
    658030496193
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Fail75,061 miles (+4,135)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,061 miles
    Test number
    821437663334
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass70,926 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    70,926 miles
    Test number
    926241363891
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail70,926 miles (+4,588)2 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,926 miles
    Test number
    432051592650
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass66,338 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    66,338 miles
    Test number
    844964655744

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail66,338 miles (+9,694)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,338 miles
    Test number
    445823670214
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Also cracked and perished. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracked and perished. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracked and perished. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracked and perished. (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass56,644 miles (+5,992)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    56,644 miles
    Test number
    173157011257
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass50,652 miles (+11,140)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2019
    Odometer
    50,652 miles
    Test number
    428309243199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass39,512 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    39,512 miles
    Test number
    976907279231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail39,502 miles (+9,657)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,502 miles
    Test number
    764630845630
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  16. Pass29,845 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    29,845 miles
    Test number
    795050805137
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres slight perishing on sidewalls

  17. Fail29,845 miles (+9,852)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,845 miles
    Test number
    821666869310
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres slight perishing on sidewalls

  18. Pass19,993 miles (+2,869)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    19,993 miles
    Test number
    837853885043
    • NoteAll 4 tyres have age related cracking on outer sidewalls

  19. Pass17,124 miles (+4,475)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    17,124 miles
    Test number
    135424984026
    • NoteAll 4 tyres have age related cracks

  20. Pass12,649 miles (+2,736)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    12,649 miles
    Test number
    837945863041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass9,913 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    9,913 miles
    Test number
    125825372012
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

Questions about LR09 MZZ

Does LR09 MZZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR09 MZZ is valid until 18 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR09 MZZ?
The MOT on LR09 MZZ is valid until 18 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR09 MZZ done?
LR09 MZZ was recorded at 80,118 miles at its MOT on 15 Jun 2026, an average of 4,926 miles a year.
Has LR09 MZZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR09 MZZ has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on LR09 MZZ 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 MZZ find?
LR09 MZZ passed its latest MOT on 15 Jun 2026 with 5 advisories: both front steering arm track rod end boots deteriorating but not allowing the ingress of dirt; coil spring corroded nsf,nsr,osr; nsf lower ball joint boot perished but not allowing the ingress of dirt, and 2 more.

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