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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,596 cc

LR55 MUPMOT history

LR55 MUP is a black petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 24 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 91,072 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jun 2027
Mileage
91,072 mi
At MOT on 21 May 2026
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
4,108 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 MUP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
24 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
21 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 MUP was last recorded at 91,072 miles on 21 May 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 May 2026: 91,072 miles, lower than 91,700 miles on 20 May 2026.

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
91,700 miles · 20 May 2026
Average per year
4,108 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 91,072 miles
  • 2025 – 89,276 miles
  • 2024 – 86,709 miles
  • 2023 – 83,004 miles
  • 2022 – 80,586 miles
  • 2021 – 77,733 miles
  • 2020 – 76,419 miles
  • 2019 – 74,842 miles
  • 2018 – 73,067 miles
  • 2017 – 68,544 miles
  • 2016 – 63,768 miles
  • 2015 – 58,900 miles
  • 2014 – 57,383 miles
  • 2013 – 55,194 miles
  • 2012 – 52,834 miles
  • 2011 – 38,439 miles
  • 2010 – 34,995 miles
  • 2009 – 27,906 miles
  • 2008 – 18,889 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,072 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top strut mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + perished and cracked but not reaching cord (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + minor cut

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Engine cover and under-trays fitted obscuring some components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

31 tests since 24 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,072 miles (-628)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    91,072 miles
    Test number
    437103916165
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top strut mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + perished and cracked but not reaching cord (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail91,700 miles (+2,424)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,700 miles
    Test number
    753375658391
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb in wrong? (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center sleeve corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top strut mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + perished and cracked but not reaching cord (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass89,276 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    89,276 miles
    Test number
    142076149709
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + minor cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail89,276 miles (+2,567)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,276 miles
    Test number
    548156749845
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + minor cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass86,709 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    86,709 miles
    Test number
    613825907591
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail86,709 miles (+3,705)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,709 miles
    Test number
    206103876735
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass83,004 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    83,004 miles
    Test number
    672655035199
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail83,004 miles (+2,418)4 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,004 miles
    Test number
    493403603406
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass80,586 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    80,586 miles
    Test number
    967156209113
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under-trays fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryFront to Centre exhaust joint clamp defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail80,586 miles (+2,853)2 dangerous2 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,586 miles
    Test number
    880801910531
    • 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))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under-trays fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryFront to Centre exhaust joint clamp defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass77,733 miles (+1,314)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    77,733 miles
    Test number
    202263911316
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under-trays fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front tyres inner edges worn
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear coil springs rusty
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear outer sills rusty
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive
    • AdvisoryPoor repair to offside rear outer sill

  12. Pass76,419 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    76,419 miles
    Test number
    981053988539
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  13. Fail76,419 miles (+1,577)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,419 miles
    Test number
    550724811346
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  14. Pass74,842 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    74,842 miles
    Test number
    616786663913

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail74,842 miles (+1,775)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,842 miles
    Test number
    782378087725
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  16. Pass73,067 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    73,067 miles
    Test number
    921840283773
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  17. Fail73,067 miles (+4,523)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,067 miles
    Test number
    146078074388
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  18. Pass68,544 miles (+4,776)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    68,544 miles
    Test number
    741500602513
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  19. Pass63,768 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    63,768 miles
    Test number
    719845218362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail63,768 miles (+4,868)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,768 miles
    Test number
    209614921349
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  21. Fail58,900 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,900 miles
    Test number
    665981595000
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

  22. Pass58,900 miles (+1,517)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    58,900 miles
    Test number
    907591495003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass57,383 miles (+2,189)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    57,383 miles
    Test number
    509561204103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail55,194 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,194 miles
    Test number
    237763803193
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  25. Pass55,194 miles (+2,360)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    55,194 miles
    Test number
    725443803154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass52,834 miles (+14,395)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    52,834 miles
    Test number
    109549802194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass38,439 miles (+3,444)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    38,439 miles
    Test number
    668290211175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass34,995 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    34,995 miles
    Test number
    392164390463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail34,995 miles (+7,089)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,995 miles
    Test number
    130194790204
    • FailureCentre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  30. Pass27,906 miles (+9,017)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    27,906 miles
    Test number
    974234299254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass18,889 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    18,889 miles
    Test number
    443898698289
    • NoteBulbs out in centre brake light
    • NoteNearside wiper blade slightly split
    • NoteSlight side wall damage to nearside front tyre

Questions about LR55 MUP

Does LR55 MUP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR55 MUP is valid until 9 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR55 MUP?
The MOT on LR55 MUP is valid until 9 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR55 MUP done?
LR55 MUP was recorded at 91,072 miles at its MOT on 21 May 2026, an average of 4,108 miles a year.
Has LR55 MUP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 MUP has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 20 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LR55 MUP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 May 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LR55 MUP find?
LR55 MUP passed its latest MOT on 21 May 2026 with 6 advisories: central exhaust mounting defective; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s lower arm rear bushes; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges, and 3 more.

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