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Red · Petrol · 2011 · 1,595 cc

LR11 FFMMOT history

LR11 FFM is a red petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 3 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 29 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 72,463 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2026.

LR11 FFM red Volkswagen Beetle – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Mar 2027
Mileage
72,463 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2026
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,795 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR11 FFM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
3 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR11 FFM was last recorded at 72,463 miles on 3 Mar 2026, 3,345 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,118 miles · 10 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,345 miles
Average per year
4,795 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,463 miles
  • 2025 – 69,118 miles
  • 2024 – 64,132 miles
  • 2023 – 59,042 miles
  • 2022 – 55,444 miles
  • 2021 – 54,504 miles
  • 2020 – 51,876 miles
  • 2019 – 47,945 miles
  • 2018 – 42,032 miles
  • 2017 – 35,852 miles
  • 2016 – 30,380 miles
  • 2015 – 21,844 miles
  • 2014 – 14,595 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,463 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Front top mount slight lift

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front top mount slight lift

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

21 tests since 6 Feb 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,463 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    72,463 miles
    Test number
    340406860720
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail72,462 miles (+3,344)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,462 miles
    Test number
    829890522687
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass69,118 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    69,118 miles
    Test number
    651834606795
    • AdvisoryNearside Front top mount slight lift
    • AdvisoryOffside Front top mount slight lift
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail69,117 miles (+4,985)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,117 miles
    Test number
    613882052030
    • DangerousOffside Front Steering component casing retaining devices dangerously loose track rod end locking nut loose (2.1.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front 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))
    • MajorReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front top mount slight lift
    • AdvisoryOffside Front top mount slight lift
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass64,132 miles (+5,090)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    64,132 miles
    Test number
    649663937397
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  6. Pass59,042 miles (+61)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    59,042 miles
    Test number
    212994476280
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail58,981 miles (+3,537)5 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,981 miles
    Test number
    255282045034
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass55,444 miles (+940)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    55,444 miles
    Test number
    804881384240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass54,504 miles (+2,628)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    54,504 miles
    Test number
    699959988208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass51,876 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    51,876 miles
    Test number
    153243842231
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Fail51,876 miles (+3,931)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,876 miles
    Test number
    718089064164
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass47,945 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    47,945 miles
    Test number
    526483130316
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre low on the inner edge

  13. Fail47,945 miles (+5,913)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,945 miles
    Test number
    165458313918
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre low on the inner edge

  14. Pass42,032 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    42,032 miles
    Test number
    156575831591

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail42,032 miles (+6,180)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,032 miles
    Test number
    770049756872
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

  16. Pass35,852 miles (+5,472)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    35,852 miles
    Test number
    983593167933

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass30,380 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    30,380 miles
    Test number
    623950912577
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail30,379 miles (+8,535)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,379 miles
    Test number
    561640948212
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass21,844 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    21,844 miles
    Test number
    726785785049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail21,844 miles (+7,249)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,844 miles
    Test number
    765164785012
    • FailureRear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

  21. Pass14,595 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    14,595 miles
    Test number
    896167134085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR11 FFM

Does LR11 FFM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR11 FFM is valid until 29 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR11 FFM?
The MOT on LR11 FFM is valid until 29 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR11 FFM done?
LR11 FFM was recorded at 72,463 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2026, an average of 4,795 miles a year.
Has LR11 FFM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR11 FFM has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LR11 FFM 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 LR11 FFM find?
LR11 FFM passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; offside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; oil leak, but not excessive.

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