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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,781 cc

LR55 MTUMOT history

LR55 MTU is a black petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 21 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 11 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 116,678 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Dec 2026
Mileage
116,678 mi
At MOT on 12 Dec 2025
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,947 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 MTU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
21 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 MTU was last recorded at 116,678 miles on 12 Dec 2025, 4,196 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Dec 2023: 106,826 miles, lower than 106,827 miles on 21 Nov 2023.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
112,482 miles · 5 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,196 miles
Average per year
5,947 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 116,678 miles
  • 2024 – 112,482 miles
  • 2023 – 106,826 miles
  • 2022 – 100,575 miles
  • 2021 – 95,774 miles
  • 2020 – 91,519 miles
  • 2019 – 86,989 miles
  • 2018 – 80,285 miles
  • 2017 – 72,796 miles
  • 2016 – 65,409 miles
  • 2015 – 57,715 miles
  • 2014 – 49,900 miles
  • 2013 – 41,280 miles
  • 2012 – 33,087 miles
  • 2011 – 24,044 miles
  • 2010 – 21,770 miles
  • 2009 – 17,018 miles
  • 2008 – 14,447 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,678 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

28 tests since 1 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,678 miles (+4,196)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    116,678 miles
    Test number
    561446962722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass112,482 miles (+5,656)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    112,482 miles
    Test number
    954892260362
    • AdvisoryFront top mounts slight play

  3. Pass106,826 miles (-1)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    106,826 miles
    Test number
    627196721461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail106,827 miles (+6,252)2 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,827 miles
    Test number
    652068246153
    • DangerousNearside Front tyre, worn to sidewall rubber
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens polish? (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both split (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryC/O high - 0.2%
    • AdvisoryNearside No. plate light dim
    • AdvisoryOffside Front strut - top mounting?

  5. Pass100,575 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    100,575 miles
    Test number
    195715616548

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail100,575 miles (+4,801)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,575 miles
    Test number
    617612988493
    • MajorFront Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass95,774 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    95,774 miles
    Test number
    468043045835

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail95,774 miles (+4,255)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,774 miles
    Test number
    890380564041
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  9. Pass91,519 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    91,519 miles
    Test number
    975683324032
    • AdvisorySills corroded

  10. Fail91,519 miles (+4,530)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,519 miles
    Test number
    592986802724
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisorySills corroded

  11. Pass86,989 miles1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    86,989 miles
    Test number
    230939328139
    • MinorSteering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail86,989 miles (+6,704)5 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,989 miles
    Test number
    774950061416
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorSteering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass80,285 miles (+7,489)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    80,285 miles
    Test number
    503373786750
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm - perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm - perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm - perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm - perishing (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass72,796 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    72,796 miles
    Test number
    935028747430
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryFront and rear tyres perished on outer walls
    • AdvisorySmall cuts in rear tyes close to limit

  15. Fail72,796 miles (+7,387)1 failure2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,796 miles
    Test number
    230589917202
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryFront and rear tyres perished on outer walls
    • AdvisorySmall cuts in rear tyes close to limit

  16. Pass65,409 miles (+7,694)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    65,409 miles
    Test number
    948051756472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass57,715 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    57,715 miles
    Test number
    832147643978

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail57,715 miles (+7,815)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,715 miles
    Test number
    886464241010
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  19. Pass49,900 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    49,900 miles
    Test number
    848810884245
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn low 3 mm

  20. Fail49,900 miles (+8,620)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,900 miles
    Test number
    816240484272
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn low 3 mm

  21. Pass41,280 miles (+8,193)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    41,280 miles
    Test number
    379391983495
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteSlight lip on front brake discs

  22. Pass33,087 miles (+9,043)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    33,087 miles
    Test number
    607442882236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass24,044 miles (+2,274)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    24,044 miles
    Test number
    589820971267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass21,770 miles (+4,752)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    21,770 miles
    Test number
    701233260244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass17,018 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    17,018 miles
    Test number
    102211369283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail17,018 miles (+2,571)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,018 miles
    Test number
    422421669204
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  27. Pass14,447 miles (+39)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    14,447 miles
    Test number
    113430088251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail14,408 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,408 miles
    Test number
    480765278269
    • FailureOffside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Questions about LR55 MTU

Does LR55 MTU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR55 MTU is valid until 11 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR55 MTU?
The MOT on LR55 MTU is valid until 11 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR55 MTU done?
LR55 MTU was recorded at 116,678 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2025, an average of 5,947 miles a year.
Has LR55 MTU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 MTU has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LR55 MTU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Dec 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR55 MTU find?
LR55 MTU passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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