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Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,596 cc

LR55 FHJMOT history

LR55 FHJ is a silver petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 30 Sept 2005. Its MOT expired on 4 Feb 2025 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 105,546 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Feb 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Feb 2025
Mileage
105,546 mi
At MOT on 5 Feb 2024
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,802 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 FHJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
5 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 FHJ was last recorded at 105,546 miles on 5 Feb 2024, 11,350 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,196 miles · 10 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
11,350 miles
Average per year
5,802 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 105,546 miles
  • 2023 – 94,196 miles
  • 2021 – 84,816 miles
  • 2020 – 80,570 miles
  • 2019 – 75,153 miles
  • 2018 – 68,421 miles
  • 2017 – 63,954 miles
  • 2016 – 59,690 miles
  • 2015 – 52,383 miles
  • 2014 – 49,630 miles
  • 2012 – 41,511 miles
  • 2011 – 31,919 miles
  • 2010 – 25,948 miles
  • 2008 – 17,830 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,546 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • 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))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm bushes perished/worn

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.

  • Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 23 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,546 miles3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    105,546 miles
    Test number
    983012813014
    • 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))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm bushes perished/worn

  2. Fail105,546 miles (+11,350)4 major3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,546 miles
    Test number
    806710451688
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm bushes perished/worn

  3. Pass94,196 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    94,196 miles
    Test number
    783123942867
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Fail94,196 miles (+9,380)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,196 miles
    Test number
    246258603299
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass84,816 miles (+4,246)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    84,816 miles
    Test number
    292899147908

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass80,570 miles (+5,417)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    80,570 miles
    Test number
    588882763676
    • MinorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass75,153 miles (+6,732)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    75,153 miles
    Test number
    427815297230
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass68,421 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    68,421 miles
    Test number
    223534672987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail68,421 miles (+4,467)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,421 miles
    Test number
    447612602332
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass63,954 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    63,954 miles
    Test number
    641745653788

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail63,951 miles (+4,261)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,951 miles
    Test number
    481615611980
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  12. Pass59,690 miles (+7,307)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    59,690 miles
    Test number
    782379082093
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside parking brake lazy

  13. Fail52,383 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,383 miles
    Test number
    239910295457
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass52,383 miles (+2,753)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    52,383 miles
    Test number
    528960195180
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass49,630 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    49,630 miles
    Test number
    526410364179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail49,618 miles (+8,107)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,618 miles
    Test number
    336271744120
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  17. Pass41,511 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    41,511 miles
    Test number
    825515632029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail41,509 miles (+9,590)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,509 miles
    Test number
    425361532063
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  19. Pass31,919 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    31,919 miles
    Test number
    756298721063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail31,919 miles (+5,971)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,919 miles
    Test number
    869438321006
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  21. Pass25,948 miles (+8,118)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    25,948 miles
    Test number
    790622420026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass17,830 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    17,830 miles
    Test number
    400028658324
    • 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)

  23. Fail17,830 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,830 miles
    Test number
    740348158345
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • 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 FHJ

Does LR55 FHJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR55 FHJ expired on 4 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR55 FHJ?
The MOT on LR55 FHJ expired on 4 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR55 FHJ done?
LR55 FHJ was recorded at 105,546 miles at its MOT on 5 Feb 2024, an average of 5,802 miles a year.
Has LR55 FHJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 FHJ has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LR55 FHJ 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 FHJ find?
LR55 FHJ passed its latest MOT on 5 Feb 2024 with 3 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view, and 5 more.

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