Volkswagen Beetle
Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,984 cc
LR55 MXOMOT history
LR55 MXO is a silver petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 30 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 10 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 111,669 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 10 May 2027
- Mileage
- 111,669 mi
- At MOT on 11 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 20 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 4,671 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR55 MXO
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Beetle
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,984 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 30 Sept 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 10 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 11 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR55 MXO was last recorded at 111,669 miles on 11 May 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 May 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 111,669 miles · 8 May 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 4,671 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 111,669 miles
- 2025 – 108,680 miles
- 2024 – 105,374 miles
- 2023 – 103,955 miles
- 2022 – 100,967 miles
- 2021 – 95,865 miles
- 2020 – 88,313 miles
- 2019 – 77,498 miles
- 2018 – 68,095 miles
- 2017 – 61,385 miles
- 2016 – 56,670 miles
- 2015 – 52,704 miles
- 2014 – 50,498 miles
- 2013 – 48,150 miles
- 2012 – 43,744 miles
- 2011 – 42,588 miles
- 2010 – 36,466 miles
- 2009 – 30,209 miles
- 2008 – 29,760 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass111,669 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor4 MOTs, 2020–2025
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Full MOT history
29 tests since 27 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass111,669 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2027
- Odometer
- 111,669 miles
- Test number
- 730992863920
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail111,669 miles (+2,989)7 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,669 miles
- Test number
- 768915693390
- MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass108,680 miles (+3,306)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2026
- Odometer
- 108,680 miles
- Test number
- 548455620380
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass105,374 miles (+23)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2025
- Odometer
- 105,374 miles
- Test number
- 444001090527
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Fail105,351 miles (+1,396)2 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,351 miles
- Test number
- 334572407894
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (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 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))
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Pass103,955 miles (+2,988)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2024
- Odometer
- 103,955 miles
- Test number
- 103029646737
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryReverse lamp not working
Pass100,967 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2023
- Odometer
- 100,967 miles
- Test number
- 555769893315
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail100,967 miles (+5,102)2 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,967 miles
- Test number
- 455152560326
- MajorCoil spring fractured or broken o/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorSteering linkage ball joint has excessive play o/s front (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass95,865 miles (+7,552)
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2022
- Odometer
- 95,865 miles
- Test number
- 973207844211
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,313 miles (+10,815)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 88,313 miles
- Test number
- 181245041806
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass77,498 miles (+9,403)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 77,498 miles
- Test number
- 704546634542
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,095 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 68,095 miles
- Test number
- 620100940800
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail68,095 miles (+768)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,095 miles
- Test number
- 238954134609
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass67,327 miles (+5,942)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 67,327 miles
- Test number
- 414334180897
- AdvisoryFront tyres cracking
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205 55 16 91v (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass61,385 miles (+4,715)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 61,385 miles
- Test number
- 311793272212
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,670 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 56,670 miles
- Test number
- 100524841021
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail56,670 miles (+3,966)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,670 miles
- Test number
- 507207096822
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass52,704 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 52,704 miles
- Test number
- 677354935065
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges
Fail52,704 miles (+2,206)1 failure2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,704 miles
- Test number
- 266976025038
- FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges
Pass50,498 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 50,498 miles
- Test number
- 165004824466
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail50,498 miles (+2,348)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,498 miles
- Test number
- 268614024012
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass48,150 miles (+4,406)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 48,150 miles
- Test number
- 549806223043
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,744 miles (+1,156)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 43,744 miles
- Test number
- 989079252036
- NoteBoth front wipers starting to smear
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Pass42,588 miles (+6,122)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 42,588 miles
- Test number
- 779009201142
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,466 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 36,466 miles
- Test number
- 741602910125
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail36,466 miles (+6,257)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,466 miles
- Test number
- 563022110114
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
Pass30,209 miles (+449)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 30,209 miles
- Test number
- 383134419134
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,760 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 29,760 miles
- Test number
- 443321108378
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail29,760 miles3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 29,760 miles
- Test number
- 414221108302
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Questions about LR55 MXO
- Does LR55 MXO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR55 MXO is valid until 10 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LR55 MXO?
- The MOT on LR55 MXO is valid until 10 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LR55 MXO done?
- LR55 MXO was recorded at 111,669 miles at its MOT on 11 May 2026, an average of 4,671 miles a year.
- Has LR55 MXO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR55 MXO has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 8 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on LR55 MXO 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 MXO find?
- LR55 MXO passed its latest MOT on 11 May 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush.
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