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Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,984 cc

LS51 TRXMOT history

LS51 TRX is a silver petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 30 Oct 2001. Its MOT is valid until 6 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 122,526 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Apr 2027
Mileage
122,526 mi
At MOT on 7 Apr 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,733 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS51 TRX
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
30 Oct 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS51 TRX was last recorded at 122,526 miles on 7 Apr 2026, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,518 miles · 25 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
4,733 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 122,526 miles
  • 2025 – 116,524 miles
  • 2024 – 114,619 miles
  • 2023 – 112,053 miles
  • 2022 – 108,382 miles
  • 2021 – 103,506 miles
  • 2020 – 101,734 miles
  • 2019 – 98,077 miles
  • 2018 – 93,878 miles
  • 2017 – 89,594 miles
  • 2016 – 83,929 miles
  • 2014 – 76,438 miles
  • 2013 – 66,573 miles
  • 2012 – 65,256 miles
  • 2010 – 63,563 miles
  • 2009 – 62,099 miles
  • 2008 – 59,251 miles
  • 2007 – 50,298 miles
  • 2006 – 27,061 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,526 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (cracked) (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi slightly deterioratedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryReverse light not workingRecorded 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive at gearbox

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Epc light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2013

Full MOT history

25 tests since 4 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,526 miles (+8)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    122,526 miles
    Test number
    902733851691
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (cracked) (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryReverse light not working

  2. Fail122,518 miles (+5,994)5 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,518 miles
    Test number
    119464942945
    • MajorNearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed within 30cm chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (cracked) (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryReverse light not working

  3. Pass116,524 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    116,524 miles
    Test number
    472667500337
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive at gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail116,524 miles (+1,905)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,524 miles
    Test number
    292700283405
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive at gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEpc light on
    • AdvisoryReverse light not working

  5. Pass114,619 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    114,619 miles
    Test number
    298246045769
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail114,616 miles (+2,563)10 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,616 miles
    Test number
    424206788508
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced under sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake excessively binding both rear (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass112,053 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    112,053 miles
    Test number
    853868704252
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive at gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail112,051 miles (+3,669)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,051 miles
    Test number
    801388745068
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive at gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEpc light on

  9. Pass108,382 miles (+4,876)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    108,382 miles
    Test number
    614361217719
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive at engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive at gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass103,506 miles (+1,772)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    103,506 miles
    Test number
    467708407106
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass101,734 miles (+3,657)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    101,734 miles
    Test number
    930567283625
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass98,077 miles (+4,199)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    98,077 miles
    Test number
    713139523736
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass93,878 miles (+4,284)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    93,878 miles
    Test number
    690877198669

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass89,594 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    89,594 miles
    Test number
    456746814391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail89,594 miles (+5,665)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,594 miles
    Test number
    939379322966
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

  16. Pass83,929 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    83,929 miles
    Test number
    536135402513
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNail in nearside rear tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  17. Fail83,929 miles (+7,491)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,929 miles
    Test number
    311099293737
    • FailureFuel system component insecure filter (7.2.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNail in nearside rear tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  18. Pass76,438 miles (+9,865)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    76,438 miles
    Test number
    665028464232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass66,573 miles (+1,317)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    66,573 miles
    Test number
    917470903118
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass65,256 miles (+1,693)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    65,256 miles
    Test number
    996003012017
    • NoteOffside rear tyre deteriorating on outer sidewall

  21. Pass63,563 miles (+1,464)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    63,563 miles
    Test number
    342926250355
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass62,099 miles (+2,848)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    62,099 miles
    Test number
    781847259382
    • NoteAir bag light on.

  23. Pass59,251 miles (+8,953)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    59,251 miles
    Test number
    234239408393
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

  24. Pass50,298 miles (+23,237)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    50,298 miles
    Test number
    802378097222
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres started to go out of shape on inner edge

  25. Pass27,061 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    27,061 miles
    Test number
    700285836029
    • NoteLarge stonechip just outside of swept area (near zone A) in front windscreen

Questions about LS51 TRX

Does LS51 TRX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS51 TRX is valid until 6 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS51 TRX?
The MOT on LS51 TRX is valid until 6 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS51 TRX done?
LS51 TRX was recorded at 122,526 miles at its MOT on 7 Apr 2026, an average of 4,733 miles a year.
Has LS51 TRX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS51 TRX has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LS51 TRX 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 LS51 TRX find?
LS51 TRX passed its latest MOT on 7 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside rear position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (cracked); front exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated, and 4 more.

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