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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,596 cc

LR55 MVDMOT history

LR55 MVD is a black petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 24 Oct 2005. Its MOT expired on 11 Nov 2023 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 141,278 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Nov 2023
Mileage
141,278 mi
At MOT on 12 Nov 2022
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,939 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 MVD
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 expired on 11 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
12 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 MVD was last recorded at 141,278 miles on 12 Nov 2022, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,276 miles · 10 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
8,939 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 141,278 miles
  • 2021 – 126,162 miles
  • 2020 – 115,973 miles
  • 2019 – 104,786 miles
  • 2018 – 91,185 miles
  • 2017 – 82,309 miles
  • 2016 – 73,098 miles
  • 2015 – 65,685 miles
  • 2014 – 60,801 miles
  • 2013 – 45,935 miles
  • 2011 – 34,125 miles
  • 2010 – 28,669 miles
  • 2009 – 21,998 miles
  • 2008 – 15,632 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,278 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rubber bush also starting to lift (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 22 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,278 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    141,278 miles
    Test number
    449653931682

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail141,276 miles (+15,114)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,276 miles
    Test number
    700180575937
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass126,162 miles (+10,189)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    126,162 miles
    Test number
    962048901344
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working intermittently center brake light not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON THE LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust center join clamps corroded

  4. Pass115,973 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    115,973 miles
    Test number
    244341186542
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  5. Fail115,970 miles (+11,184)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,970 miles
    Test number
    130812127849
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass104,786 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    104,786 miles
    Test number
    523431024666
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + worn very low on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + worn very low on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCenter exhaust bracket clamp badly corroded
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen. not affecting drivers view

  7. Fail104,786 miles (+13,601)1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,786 miles
    Test number
    451725279934
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + worn very low on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + worn very low on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCenter exhaust bracket clamp badly corroded
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen. not affecting drivers view

  8. Pass91,185 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    91,185 miles
    Test number
    563704108781
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust sleeve clamp snapped
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake flexie hose perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake flexie hose perished
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust support bracket snapped
    • AdvisoryWindscreen chip zone B

  9. Fail91,185 miles (+8,876)1 dangerous3 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,185 miles
    Test number
    436037930186
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust sleeve clamp snapped
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake flexie hose perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake flexie hose perished
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust support bracket snapped
    • AdvisoryWindscreen chip zone B

  10. Pass82,309 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    82,309 miles
    Test number
    636357179328
    • AdvisoryEML indicating a fault?

  11. Fail82,309 miles (+9,211)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,309 miles
    Test number
    113057097977
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryEML indicating a fault?

  12. Pass73,098 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    73,098 miles
    Test number
    721609505030
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rubber bush also starting to lift (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges tyre also badly perishing (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rubber bush also starting to lift (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryEml on
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre perishing

  13. Fail73,098 miles (+7,413)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,098 miles
    Test number
    376969059666
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rubber bush also starting to lift (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges tyre also badly perishing (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rubber bush also starting to lift (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryEml on
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre perishing

  14. Pass65,685 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    65,685 miles
    Test number
    146232085177
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail65,685 miles (+4,884)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,685 miles
    Test number
    645292385167
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass60,801 miles (+14,866)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    60,801 miles
    Test number
    145974624004
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  17. Pass45,935 miles (+11,810)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    45,935 miles
    Test number
    198826723422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass34,125 miles (+5,456)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    34,125 miles
    Test number
    226363091271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass28,669 miles (+6,671)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    28,669 miles
    Test number
    961893790253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass21,998 miles (+6,366)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    21,998 miles
    Test number
    342184899206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass15,632 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    15,632 miles
    Test number
    133846798256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR55 MVD

Does LR55 MVD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR55 MVD expired on 11 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR55 MVD?
The MOT on LR55 MVD expired on 11 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR55 MVD done?
LR55 MVD was recorded at 141,278 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2022, an average of 8,939 miles a year.
Has LR55 MVD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 MVD has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on LR55 MVD 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 MVD find?
LR55 MVD passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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