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Green · Petrol · 2001 · 1,984 cc

LS51 TTXMOT history

LS51 TTX is a green petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 1 Nov 2001. Its MOT is valid until 10 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 70,265 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Dec 2026
Mileage
70,265 mi
At MOT on 8 Dec 2025
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,904 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS51 TTX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Nov 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS51 TTX was last recorded at 70,265 miles on 8 Dec 2025, 2,005 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,260 miles · 3 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,005 miles
Average per year
2,904 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 70,265 miles
  • 2024 – 68,260 miles
  • 2023 – 66,165 miles
  • 2022 – 62,102 miles
  • 2021 – 59,739 miles
  • 2020 – 56,049 miles
  • 2018 – 49,926 miles
  • 2017 – 48,193 miles
  • 2016 – 47,151 miles
  • 2015 – 45,749 miles
  • 2014 – 43,128 miles
  • 2013 – 39,850 miles
  • 2012 – 38,094 miles
  • 2011 – 34,085 miles
  • 2010 – 30,068 miles
  • 2008 – 24,770 miles
  • 2007 – 16,656 miles
  • 2006 – 14,740 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,265 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both sides

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Inner both track rod end has play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • All brake pipes and hoses perish

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • All discs corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • All perscribed areas corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 26 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,265 miles (+2,005)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    70,265 miles
    Test number
    266538285667
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (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 front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Pass68,260 miles (+2,095)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    68,260 miles
    Test number
    840674485352
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass66,165 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    66,165 miles
    Test number
    541637887463
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Fail66,161 miles (+4,059)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,161 miles
    Test number
    404845719178
    • MajorFront Brake disc contaminated both sides (1.1.14 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass62,102 miles (+2,363)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    62,102 miles
    Test number
    590511058189
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o\s and n\s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o\s and n\s
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront number plate deterioated
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps faded
  6. Pass59,739 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    59,739 miles
    Test number
    669333266703
    • AdvisoryFront Inner both track rod end has play
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes and hoses perish
    • AdvisoryAll discs corroded
    • AdvisoryAll perscribed areas corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  7. Fail59,738 miles (+3,689)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,738 miles
    Test number
    914612190128
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner both track rod end has play
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes and hoses perish
    • AdvisoryAll discs corroded
    • AdvisoryAll perscribed areas corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  8. Pass56,049 miles (+20)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    56,049 miles
    Test number
    779128963354
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEml on
  9. Fail56,029 miles (+6,103)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,029 miles
    Test number
    195942963415
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEml on
  10. Pass49,926 miles (+1,733)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    49,926 miles
    Test number
    639571718975

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass48,193 miles (+1,042)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    48,193 miles
    Test number
    453773875445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass47,151 miles (+1,402)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    47,151 miles
    Test number
    988504139935

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass45,749 miles (+2,621)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    45,749 miles
    Test number
    537182785138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass43,128 miles (+3,278)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    43,128 miles
    Test number
    738330294195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass39,850 miles (+1,756)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    39,850 miles
    Test number
    995032593166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass38,094 miles (+4,009)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2013
    Odometer
    38,094 miles
    Test number
    218539142465
    • NoteOffside front tyre low front brake pads low
  17. Pass34,085 miles (+4,017)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    34,085 miles
    Test number
    108919111412
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass30,068 miles (+5,298)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    30,068 miles
    Test number
    814598010051
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  19. Pass24,770 miles (+8,114)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    24,770 miles
    Test number
    763130218386
    • NoteN/s rear tyre inner wall in poor condition
  20. Pass16,656 miles (+1,916)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    16,656 miles
    Test number
    813354187291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass14,740 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    14,740 miles
    Test number
    954189296258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS51 TTX

Does LS51 TTX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS51 TTX is valid until 10 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS51 TTX?
The MOT on LS51 TTX is valid until 10 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS51 TTX done?
LS51 TTX was recorded at 70,265 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2025, an average of 2,904 miles a year.
Has LS51 TTX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS51 TTX has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on LS51 TTX 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 TTX find?
LS51 TTX passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: front coil spring corroded both sides; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe.

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