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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,596 cc

LR55 MVOMOT history

LR55 MVO is a black petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 24 Oct 2005. Its MOT expired on 28 Sept 2026 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 129,626 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Sept 2026
Mileage
129,626 mi
At MOT on 29 Sept 2025
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,233 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR55 MVO
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 28 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR55 MVO was last recorded at 129,626 miles on 29 Sept 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,626 miles · 26 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,233 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 129,626 miles
  • 2024 – 126,180 miles
  • 2023 – 124,643 miles
  • 2021 – 118,006 miles
  • 2020 – 111,555 miles
  • 2019 – 106,966 miles
  • 2018 – 101,596 miles
  • 2017 – 95,211 miles
  • 2016 – 90,442 miles
  • 2015 – 85,567 miles
  • 2014 – 81,343 miles
  • 2013 – 62,965 miles
  • 2012 – 53,323 miles
  • 2011 – 43,150 miles
  • 2010 – 35,122 miles
  • 2008 – 24,176 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,626 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.

  • Factory fitted Engine Cover.

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2016–2019

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • ALL Brake Discs slightly worn.

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

28 tests since 29 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,626 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    129,626 miles
    Test number
    232304861449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail129,626 miles (+3,446)1 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,626 miles
    Test number
    627912800896
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass126,180 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    126,180 miles
    Test number
    201519341916

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail126,180 miles (+1,537)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,180 miles
    Test number
    451586198047
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OUTER SILL HOLED (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OUTER SILL HOLED (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass124,643 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    124,643 miles
    Test number
    344989827938
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail124,643 miles (+6,637)2 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,643 miles
    Test number
    147108594771
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass118,006 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    118,006 miles
    Test number
    418002313468
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySpare Wheel Flat

  8. Fail118,001 miles (+6,446)7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,001 miles
    Test number
    954821229707
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySpare Wheel Flat

  9. Pass111,555 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    111,555 miles
    Test number
    677375478655
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Fail111,555 miles (+4,589)3 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,555 miles
    Test number
    219619818098
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (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))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  11. Pass106,966 miles (+5,370)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    106,966 miles
    Test number
    718867060650
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH Front Brake Discs slightly worn. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFactory fitted Engine Cover.
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass101,596 miles (+6,385)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    101,596 miles
    Test number
    516601108381
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL Brake Discs worn & lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFactory fitted Engine Cover.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn heavily around inner edge.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Wiper Blade bent.
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  13. Pass95,211 miles (+4,769)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    95,211 miles
    Test number
    128431564165
    • AdvisoryALL Brake Discs slightly worn.
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFactory fitted Engine Cover.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySlight Oil seepage around Gearbox.

  14. Pass90,442 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    90,442 miles
    Test number
    165945202084
    • AdvisoryALL Brake Discs slightly worn.
    • AdvisoryBOTH Front Tyres worn around inner edges. Suggest Tracking misalignment.
    • AdvisoryFactory fitted Engine Cover.
    • AdvisoryN/S/F Tyre worn to 3mm.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail90,441 miles (+4,874)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,441 miles
    Test number
    292187017199
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • AdvisoryALL Brake Discs slightly worn.
    • AdvisoryBOTH Front Tyres worn around inner edges. Suggest Tracking misalignment.
    • AdvisoryEngine Fault Warning Lamp stays illuminated.
    • AdvisoryFactory fitted Engine Cover.
    • AdvisoryN/S/F Tyre worn to 3mm.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass85,567 miles (+4,224)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    85,567 miles
    Test number
    874621996686

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass81,343 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    81,343 miles
    Test number
    569540814358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail81,342 miles (+5,796)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,342 miles
    Test number
    469279804494
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass75,546 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    75,546 miles
    Test number
    397936484041
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  20. Fail75,546 miles (+12,581)7 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,546 miles
    Test number
    919984384092
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteEngine check light comes on under fast idle conditions indicating a fault

  21. Pass62,965 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    62,965 miles
    Test number
    686738053080
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail62,965 miles (+9,642)1 dangerous2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,965 miles
    Test number
    547088153001
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail53,323 miles2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,323 miles
    Test number
    397594872013
    • 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 Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteN/S/R Tyre on 2mm

  24. Pass53,323 miles (+10,173)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    53,323 miles
    Test number
    926364172095
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteN/S/R Tyre on 2mm

  25. Pass43,150 miles (+8,028)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    43,150 miles
    Test number
    126064251412
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteCentre exhaust bracket broken

  26. Pass35,122 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    35,122 miles
    Test number
    204376970055
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Fail35,122 miles (+10,946)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,122 miles
    Test number
    631646970080
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  28. Pass24,176 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    24,176 miles
    Test number
    241763608311
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LR55 MVO

Does LR55 MVO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR55 MVO expired on 28 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR55 MVO?
The MOT on LR55 MVO expired on 28 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR55 MVO done?
LR55 MVO was recorded at 129,626 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2025, an average of 6,233 miles a year.
Has LR55 MVO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR55 MVO has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LR55 MVO 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 MVO find?
LR55 MVO passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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