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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,596 cc

LR55 MVFMOT history

LR55 MVF is a black petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 24 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 4 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 32 MOT tests, with 115,605 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Apr 2027
Mileage
115,605 mi
At MOT on 30 Mar 2026
MOT tests
32
19 passed · 13 failed
Per year
5,511 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 MVF
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 4 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 MVF was last recorded at 115,605 miles on 30 Mar 2026, 96 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,509 miles · 20 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
96 miles
Average per year
5,511 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,605 miles
  • 2025 – 111,108 miles
  • 2024 – 106,602 miles
  • 2023 – 101,810 miles
  • 2022 – 96,832 miles
  • 2021 – 91,359 miles
  • 2020 – 86,435 miles
  • 2019 – 80,605 miles
  • 2018 – 73,992 miles
  • 2017 – 68,417 miles
  • 2016 – 62,274 miles
  • 2015 – 55,879 miles
  • 2014 – 51,483 miles
  • 2013 – 45,043 miles
  • 2012 – 38,471 miles
  • 2011 – 31,574 miles
  • 2010 – 25,870 miles
  • 2008 – 20,230 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,605 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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

32 tests since 8 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,605 miles (+96)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    115,605 miles
    Test number
    460913143878

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail115,509 miles (+4,401)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,509 miles
    Test number
    356426826826
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front 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 Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass111,108 miles (+4,506)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    111,108 miles
    Test number
    157946112462
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass106,602 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    106,602 miles
    Test number
    318952987712
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail106,602 miles (+4,792)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,602 miles
    Test number
    608729980212
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass101,810 miles (+101)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    101,810 miles
    Test number
    363537064766

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail101,709 miles (+4,877)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,709 miles
    Test number
    923989114844
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front 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))

  8. Pass96,832 miles2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    96,832 miles
    Test number
    476292379142
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail96,831 miles (+5,472)1 major2 repaired2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,831 miles
    Test number
    619242146454
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass91,359 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    91,359 miles
    Test number
    745754285603
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  11. Fail91,359 miles (+4,924)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,359 miles
    Test number
    977910331691
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  12. Pass86,435 miles (+5,830)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    86,435 miles
    Test number
    857182091090
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass80,605 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    80,605 miles
    Test number
    452043437574
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn/wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Fail80,605 miles (+6,613)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,605 miles
    Test number
    498712223266
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn/wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  15. Pass73,992 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    73,992 miles
    Test number
    576284220639

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail73,991 miles (+5,574)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,991 miles
    Test number
    878938102053
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  17. Pass68,417 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2018
    Odometer
    68,417 miles
    Test number
    187256990641

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail68,417 miles (+6,143)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,417 miles
    Test number
    220144472804
    • FailureCentral Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  19. Pass62,274 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2017
    Odometer
    62,274 miles
    Test number
    494783772904

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail62,271 miles (+6,392)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,271 miles
    Test number
    671383828226
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  21. Pass55,879 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2016
    Odometer
    55,879 miles
    Test number
    187721735191
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracking
    • NoteExhaust deterated

  22. Fail55,879 miles (+4,396)1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,879 miles
    Test number
    288931135440
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracking
    • NoteExhaust deterated

  23. Pass51,483 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2015
    Odometer
    51,483 miles
    Test number
    766288614176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail51,483 miles (+6,440)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,483 miles
    Test number
    177748414180
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  25. Pass45,043 miles (+6,572)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2014
    Odometer
    45,043 miles
    Test number
    118693723189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail38,471 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,471 miles
    Test number
    366446942163
    • Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  27. Pass38,471 miles (+409)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2013
    Odometer
    38,471 miles
    Test number
    696626142149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass38,062 miles (+6,488)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    38,062 miles
    Test number
    475986112106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass31,574 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    31,574 miles
    Test number
    438524951012
    • 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)

  30. Fail31,574 miles (+5,704)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,574 miles
    Test number
    655254951046
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • 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)

  31. Pass25,870 miles (+5,640)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    25,870 miles
    Test number
    362489740074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass20,230 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    20,230 miles
    Test number
    870533748320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR55 MVF

Does LR55 MVF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR55 MVF is valid until 4 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR55 MVF?
The MOT on LR55 MVF is valid until 4 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR55 MVF done?
LR55 MVF was recorded at 115,605 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2026, an average of 5,511 miles a year.
Has LR55 MVF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 MVF has failed 13 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LR55 MVF 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 MVF find?
LR55 MVF passed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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