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Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,984 cc

LS51 LSOMOT history

LS51 LSO is a silver petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 22 Oct 2001. Its MOT is valid until 15 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 93,348 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Nov 2026
Mileage
93,348 mi
At MOT on 7 Nov 2025
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,165 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS51 LSO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
22 Oct 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS51 LSO was last recorded at 93,348 miles on 7 Nov 2025, 10,476 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 Jun 2017: 32,428 miles, lower than 50,722 miles on 14 Jun 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
82,872 miles · 5 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
10,476 miles
Average per year
4,165 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 93,348 miles
  • 2024 – 82,872 miles
  • 2023 – 72,281 miles
  • 2022 – 62,964 miles
  • 2021 – 49,991 miles
  • 2020 – 42,477 miles
  • 2019 – 35,484 miles
  • 2018 – 34,115 miles
  • 2017 – 32,428 miles
  • 2016 – 50,722 miles
  • 2015 – 28,865 miles
  • 2014 – 26,714 miles
  • 2013 – 24,552 miles
  • 2011 – 21,252 miles
  • 2010 – 19,526 miles
  • 2009 – 16,849 miles
  • 2008 – 14,840 miles
  • 2007 – 12,327 miles
  • 2006 – 10,590 miles
  • 2005 – 10,462 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,348 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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, 2020–2023

  • Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Reverse light not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Slight play in O/S/F top mount

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

26 tests since 14 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,348 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    93,348 miles
    Test number
    352662432223
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail93,348 miles (+10,476)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,348 miles
    Test number
    440692813971
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass82,872 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    82,872 miles
    Test number
    767514442536
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail82,870 miles (+10,589)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,870 miles
    Test number
    821585950232
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass72,281 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    72,281 miles
    Test number
    383292693971
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both starting to wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail72,277 miles (+9,313)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,277 miles
    Test number
    343097573566
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both starting to wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass62,964 miles (+12,973)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    62,964 miles
    Test number
    677178866864
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass49,991 miles (+7,514)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    49,991 miles
    Test number
    498962390228
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front headlamp misty pattern poor
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres bald inner edge
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracked and perished
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear seat base missing

  9. Pass42,477 miles (+6,993)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    42,477 miles
    Test number
    734443154924
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass35,484 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    35,484 miles
    Test number
    793274791009
    • AdvisoryReverse light not working
    • AdvisorySlight play in O/S/F top mount

  11. Fail35,479 miles (+1,364)1 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,479 miles
    Test number
    761814690185
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorHazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryReverse light not working
    • AdvisorySlight play in O/S/F top mount

  12. Pass34,115 miles (+1,687)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    34,115 miles
    Test number
    713149416541
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryReverse light inoperative

  13. Pass32,428 miles (-18,294)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    32,428 miles
    Test number
    758244274348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass50,722 miles (+21,857)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    50,722 miles
    Test number
    754269302077
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of all items

  15. Pass28,865 miles (+2,151)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    28,865 miles
    Test number
    237266465193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass26,714 miles (+2,162)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    26,714 miles
    Test number
    567226174176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass24,552 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    24,552 miles
    Test number
    296636373106
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Fail24,552 miles (+3,300)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,552 miles
    Test number
    177176373130
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass21,252 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    21,252 miles
    Test number
    239995561218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail21,252 miles (+1,726)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,252 miles
    Test number
    555834061252
    • FailureOffside 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)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  21. Pass19,526 miles (+2,677)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    19,526 miles
    Test number
    671408880217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass16,849 miles (+2,009)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    16,849 miles
    Test number
    710212529205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass14,840 miles (+2,513)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    14,840 miles
    Test number
    941471238298
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to crack between tread

  24. Pass12,327 miles (+1,737)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    12,327 miles
    Test number
    663206977127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass10,590 miles (+128)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    10,590 miles
    Test number
    934104886184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass10,462 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    10,462 miles
    Test number
    532008045373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS51 LSO

Does LS51 LSO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS51 LSO is valid until 15 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS51 LSO?
The MOT on LS51 LSO is valid until 15 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS51 LSO done?
LS51 LSO was recorded at 93,348 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2025, an average of 4,165 miles a year.
Has LS51 LSO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS51 LSO has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LS51 LSO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Jun 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS51 LSO find?
LS51 LSO passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount, and 1 more.

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