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Black · Petrol · 2009 · 1,596 cc

LR09 ODNMOT history

LR09 ODN is a black petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 11 Mar 2009. Its MOT expired on 9 Jun 2026 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 155,615 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Jun 2026
Mileage
155,615 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,750 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR09 ODN
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
11 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LR09 ODN was last recorded at 155,615 miles on 30 Sept 2026, 8,360 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,255 miles · 10 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
8,360 miles
Average per year
7,750 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 155,615 miles
  • 2025 – 147,255 miles
  • 2023 – 130,805 miles
  • 2022 – 119,511 miles
  • 2021 – 118,875 miles
  • 2020 – 117,718 miles
  • 2019 – 111,279 miles
  • 2018 – 102,296 miles
  • 2017 – 93,265 miles
  • 2016 – 84,314 miles
  • 2015 – 75,979 miles
  • 2014 – 59,985 miles
  • 2013 – 48,132 miles
  • 2012 – 42,202 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail155,615 miles
  • DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment lock nut loose (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
  • MajorCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryInduction leak from engine manifold area

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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

19 tests since 11 Feb 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail155,615 miles (+8,360)2 dangerous12 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,615 miles
    Test number
    986353116879
    • DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment lock nut loose (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryInduction leak from engine manifold area

  2. Pass147,255 miles (+3)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    147,255 miles
    Test number
    974828494179
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail147,252 miles (+16,447)9 major3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,252 miles
    Test number
    842437211501
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed co excessive (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Headlamp insecure both sides (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Road wheel badly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass130,805 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    130,805 miles
    Test number
    770727155511
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail130,805 miles (+11,294)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,805 miles
    Test number
    709812949489
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and offside slightly deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant below minimum
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass119,511 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    119,511 miles
    Test number
    137178688557
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail119,507 miles (+632)7 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,507 miles
    Test number
    412668888854
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass118,875 miles (+1,157)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    118,875 miles
    Test number
    968464478738
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass117,718 miles (+6,439)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    117,718 miles
    Test number
    707646923484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass111,279 miles (+8,983)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    111,279 miles
    Test number
    688408069603

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass102,296 miles (+9,031)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    102,296 miles
    Test number
    106354737358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass93,265 miles (+8,951)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    93,265 miles
    Test number
    896667027867
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  13. Pass84,314 miles (+8,335)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    84,314 miles
    Test number
    995255939910
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush Shock absorber top mount (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside coil spring corroded Rear (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre has nail in tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  14. Pass75,979 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    75,979 miles
    Test number
    227198565094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail75,979 miles (+15,994)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,979 miles
    Test number
    208258565023
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass59,985 miles (+11,853)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    59,985 miles
    Test number
    495953744006
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn

  17. Fail48,132 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,132 miles
    Test number
    197648063402
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • 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)

  18. Pass48,132 miles (+5,930)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    48,132 miles
    Test number
    825238263087
    • 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)

  19. Pass42,202 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    42,202 miles
    Test number
    466292642056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR09 ODN

Does LR09 ODN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR09 ODN expired on 9 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR09 ODN?
The MOT on LR09 ODN expired on 9 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR09 ODN done?
LR09 ODN was recorded at 155,615 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2026, an average of 7,750 miles a year.
Has LR09 ODN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR09 ODN has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LR09 ODN 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 ODN find?
LR09 ODN failed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2026 with 2 dangerous defects, 12 major defects, 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment lock nut loose; offside front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an abs fault, and 15 more.

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