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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,984 cc

LS05 TDUMOT history

LS05 TDU is a black petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 24 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 37,615 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Mar 2027
Mileage
37,615 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,128 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS05 TDU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
24 May 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS05 TDU was last recorded at 37,615 miles on 31 Mar 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
37,614 miles · 30 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
1,128 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 37,615 miles
  • 2025 – 37,047 miles
  • 2023 – 36,400 miles
  • 2022 – 35,895 miles
  • 2021 – 35,526 miles
  • 2020 – 35,143 miles
  • 2019 – 34,443 miles
  • 2018 – 33,630 miles
  • 2017 – 32,707 miles
  • 2016 – 31,772 miles
  • 2015 – 30,872 miles
  • 2014 – 29,440 miles
  • 2013 – 28,021 miles
  • 2012 – 25,541 miles
  • 2011 – 23,563 miles
  • 2009 – 19,912 miles
  • 2008 – 17,736 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass37,615 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 15 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass37,615 miles (+1)3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    37,615 miles
    Test number
    515817146655
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail37,614 miles (+567)1 dangerous1 major3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,614 miles
    Test number
    422024258049
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass37,047 miles (+647)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    37,047 miles
    Test number
    711374343122
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass36,400 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    36,400 miles
    Test number
    625476633187
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail36,400 miles (+505)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,400 miles
    Test number
    810907649572
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass35,895 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    35,895 miles
    Test number
    418771572280
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail35,895 miles (+369)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,895 miles
    Test number
    696573232812
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass35,526 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    35,526 miles
    Test number
    359699556003
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  9. Fail35,526 miles (+383)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,526 miles
    Test number
    718779756825
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  10. Pass35,143 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    35,143 miles
    Test number
    319069668248
    • 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))

  11. Fail35,140 miles (+697)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,140 miles
    Test number
    662050657393
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • 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))

  12. Pass34,443 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    34,443 miles
    Test number
    236855843482
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective nearside & offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Fail34,443 miles (+813)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,443 miles
    Test number
    632880041152
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective nearside & offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Pass33,630 miles (+923)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    33,630 miles
    Test number
    383141240529
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass32,707 miles (+935)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    32,707 miles
    Test number
    561568736485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass31,772 miles (+900)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    31,772 miles
    Test number
    839227753400
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre outer wall has slight cut

  17. Pass30,872 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    30,872 miles
    Test number
    357854045021
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front tyre outer wall slightly deteriorated

  18. Fail30,872 miles (+1,432)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,872 miles
    Test number
    639034545018
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front tyre outer wall slightly deteriorated

  19. Pass29,440 miles (+1,419)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    29,440 miles
    Test number
    578842054074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass28,021 miles (+2,480)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    28,021 miles
    Test number
    269543153077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass25,541 miles (+1,978)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    25,541 miles
    Test number
    695178252043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass23,563 miles (+3,651)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    23,563 miles
    Test number
    818152551031
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass19,912 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    19,912 miles
    Test number
    592217899123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail19,912 miles (+2,176)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,912 miles
    Test number
    831387599193
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass17,736 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    17,736 miles
    Test number
    114368828292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS05 TDU

Does LS05 TDU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS05 TDU is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS05 TDU?
The MOT on LS05 TDU is valid until 30 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS05 TDU done?
LS05 TDU was recorded at 37,615 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2026, an average of 1,128 miles a year.
Has LS05 TDU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS05 TDU has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LS05 TDU 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 LS05 TDU find?
LS05 TDU passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2026 with 3 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside headlamp lens slightly defective, and 5 more.

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