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Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,984 cc

LS55 ODHMOT history

LS55 ODH is a blue petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 30 Nov 2005. Its MOT expired on 15 Sept 2026 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 124,767 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Sept 2026
Mileage
124,767 mi
At MOT on 16 Sept 2025
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,276 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 ODH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 ODH was last recorded at 124,767 miles on 16 Sept 2025, 1,731 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,036 miles · 12 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
1,731 miles
Average per year
5,276 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 124,767 miles
  • 2024 – 123,036 miles
  • 2022 – 123,029 miles
  • 2020 – 122,557 miles
  • 2019 – 115,802 miles
  • 2018 – 112,045 miles
  • 2017 – 105,343 miles
  • 2016 – 97,277 miles
  • 2015 – 90,124 miles
  • 2014 – 81,529 miles
  • 2012 – 68,024 miles
  • 2011 – 56,368 miles
  • 2010 – 51,554 miles
  • 2009 – 41,411 miles
  • 2008 – 33,570 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,767 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

21 tests since 3 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,767 miles (+1,731)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    124,767 miles
    Test number
    438155146933
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass123,036 miles (+2)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    123,036 miles
    Test number
    958714542937
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail123,034 miles (+5)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,034 miles
    Test number
    163258194609
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass123,029 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    123,029 miles
    Test number
    119915639240
    • 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))

  5. Fail123,028 miles (+471)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,028 miles
    Test number
    179575265355
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced lens misty (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  6. Pass122,557 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    122,557 miles
    Test number
    989638380091
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteel wheel fitted to n/s/f

  7. Fail122,557 miles (+6,755)5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,557 miles
    Test number
    521030638855
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteel wheel fitted to n/s/f

  8. Pass115,802 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    115,802 miles
    Test number
    964336630608
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail115,800 miles (+3,755)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,800 miles
    Test number
    686999355747
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass112,045 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    112,045 miles
    Test number
    360511405335
    • AdvisoryEngine MIL light illuminated.

  11. Fail112,045 miles (+6,702)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,045 miles
    Test number
    422014116472
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine MIL light illuminated.

  12. Pass105,343 miles (+8,066)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    105,343 miles
    Test number
    993440894402
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEml light on
    • AdvisoryMarks on screen

  13. Pass97,277 miles (+7,153)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    97,277 miles
    Test number
    591208345366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass90,124 miles (+8,595)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    90,124 miles
    Test number
    235771255090
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteN/S/R wheel has slight bind

  15. Pass81,529 miles (+13,505)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    81,529 miles
    Test number
    967823854082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass68,024 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    68,024 miles
    Test number
    148457042276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail68,024 miles (+11,656)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,024 miles
    Test number
    917467242208
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  18. Pass56,368 miles (+4,814)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    56,368 miles
    Test number
    215687411476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass51,554 miles (+10,143)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    51,554 miles
    Test number
    213663210453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass41,411 miles (+7,841)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    41,411 miles
    Test number
    862891029144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass33,570 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    33,570 miles
    Test number
    110665558142
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about LS55 ODH

Does LS55 ODH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS55 ODH expired on 15 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS55 ODH?
The MOT on LS55 ODH expired on 15 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS55 ODH done?
LS55 ODH was recorded at 124,767 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2025, an average of 5,276 miles a year.
Has LS55 ODH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 ODH has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LS55 ODH 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 LS55 ODH find?
LS55 ODH passed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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