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Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,596 cc

LR55 CKNMOT history

LR55 CKN is a grey petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 10 Oct 2005. Its MOT expired on 15 Sept 2025 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 122,303 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Sept 2025
Mileage
122,303 mi
At MOT on 16 Sept 2024
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,191 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 CKN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
10 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
16 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 CKN was last recorded at 122,303 miles on 16 Sept 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,303 miles · 13 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,191 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 122,303 miles
  • 2023 – 112,205 miles
  • 2022 – 102,613 miles
  • 2021 – 93,297 miles
  • 2020 – 88,866 miles
  • 2019 – 84,203 miles
  • 2018 – 80,108 miles
  • 2017 – 76,452 miles
  • 2016 – 73,413 miles
  • 2015 – 69,495 miles
  • 2014 – 61,699 miles
  • 2013 – 55,151 miles
  • 2012 – 49,155 miles
  • 2011 – 43,121 miles
  • 2010 – 35,047 miles
  • 2009 – 26,071 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,303 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear axle bushes slightly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 2 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,303 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    122,303 miles
    Test number
    759582351186
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  2. Fail122,303 miles (+10,098)2 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,303 miles
    Test number
    743924188372
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass112,205 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    112,205 miles
    Test number
    205070789653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail112,205 miles (+9,592)2 dangerous7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,205 miles
    Test number
    882652153495
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • 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))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass102,613 miles (+3,064)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    102,613 miles
    Test number
    358470450563
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass99,549 miles (+6,252)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    99,549 miles
    Test number
    145505760924
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear axle bushes slightly worn

  7. Pass93,297 miles (+4,431)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    93,297 miles
    Test number
    674252242039
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear axle bushes slightly worn

  8. Pass88,866 miles (+4,663)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    88,866 miles
    Test number
    741144017494
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass84,203 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    84,203 miles
    Test number
    872374396980
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail84,203 miles (+4,095)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,203 miles
    Test number
    785340101948
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass80,108 miles (+3,656)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    80,108 miles
    Test number
    939407447735
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass76,452 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    76,452 miles
    Test number
    365420227494
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail76,452 miles (+3,039)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,452 miles
    Test number
    576274768631
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass73,413 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    73,413 miles
    Test number
    543692098291
    • AdvisorySlight play offside steering arm

  15. Fail73,413 miles (+3,918)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,413 miles
    Test number
    197246099236
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisorySlight play offside steering arm

  16. Pass69,495 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    69,495 miles
    Test number
    416122185079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail69,495 miles (+7,796)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,495 miles
    Test number
    246942685026
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass61,699 miles (+6,548)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    61,699 miles
    Test number
    999733284044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass55,151 miles (+5,996)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    55,151 miles
    Test number
    149535083020
    • NoteCentre exhaust mount fractured
    • NoteDamage to windscreen

  20. Fail49,155 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,155 miles
    Test number
    179089282440
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  21. Pass49,155 miles (+6,034)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    49,155 miles
    Test number
    927289182051
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  22. Pass43,121 miles (+8,074)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    43,121 miles
    Test number
    128997581008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass35,047 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    35,047 miles
    Test number
    622069380044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail35,047 miles (+8,976)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,047 miles
    Test number
    664769580009
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  25. Pass26,071 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    26,071 miles
    Test number
    933761469037
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LR55 CKN

Does LR55 CKN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR55 CKN expired on 15 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR55 CKN?
The MOT on LR55 CKN expired on 15 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR55 CKN done?
LR55 CKN was recorded at 122,303 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2024, an average of 6,191 miles a year.
Has LR55 CKN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 CKN has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LR55 CKN 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 LR55 CKN find?
LR55 CKN passed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2024 with 4 advisories: nearside integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 1 more.

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