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Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,984 cc

LS55 VREMOT history

LS55 VRE is a grey petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 16 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 22 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 55,373 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Dec 2026
Mileage
55,373 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2025
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,467 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 VRE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
16 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 VRE was last recorded at 55,373 miles on 18 Dec 2025, 306 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
55,067 miles · 16 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
306 miles
Average per year
2,467 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 55,373 miles
  • 2024 – 55,067 miles
  • 2023 – 54,073 miles
  • 2022 – 53,503 miles
  • 2021 – 53,098 miles
  • 2020 – 52,664 miles
  • 2019 – 49,526 miles
  • 2018 – 47,260 miles
  • 2017 – 44,964 miles
  • 2016 – 44,073 miles
  • 2015 – 42,639 miles
  • 2014 – 40,748 miles
  • 2013 – 35,411 miles
  • 2012 – 29,736 miles
  • 2011 – 24,452 miles
  • 2010 – 21,247 miles
  • 2009 – 15,900 miles
  • 2008 – 13,300 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass55,373 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

27 tests since 27 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass55,373 miles (+306)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    55,373 miles
    Test number
    989080080477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass55,067 miles3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    55,067 miles
    Test number
    597735716114
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorUpper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • 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. Fail55,067 miles (+994)1 major3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,067 miles
    Test number
    898116804687
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorUpper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • 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))

  4. Pass54,073 miles5 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    54,073 miles
    Test number
    458710794120
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small split (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryAll tyres cracked in tread

  5. Fail54,073 miles (+570)3 major5 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,073 miles
    Test number
    932204143095
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small split (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryAll tyres cracked in tread

  6. Pass53,503 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    53,503 miles
    Test number
    138618150058
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail53,503 miles (+405)1 major1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,503 miles
    Test number
    874240221390
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass53,098 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    53,098 miles
    Test number
    434428894282
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front strut top mounts worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

  9. Fail53,098 miles (+434)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,098 miles
    Test number
    700557676504
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front strut top mounts worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

  10. Pass52,664 miles (+3,138)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    52,664 miles
    Test number
    814005147147
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  11. Pass49,526 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    49,526 miles
    Test number
    984413761748
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer cv boot leaking
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail49,526 miles (+2,266)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,526 miles
    Test number
    406513601374
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer cv boot leaking
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass47,260 miles (+2,296)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    47,260 miles
    Test number
    720376050183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass44,964 miles (+891)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    44,964 miles
    Test number
    368356596836
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perishing
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on edges

  15. Pass44,073 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    44,073 miles
    Test number
    599950368220
    • AdvisoryFront both tyres wearing on edges

  16. Fail44,073 miles (+1,434)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,073 miles
    Test number
    796606333735
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront both tyres wearing on edges

  17. Pass42,639 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    42,639 miles
    Test number
    688352291134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail42,639 miles (+1,891)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,639 miles
    Test number
    314760722187
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

  19. Pass40,748 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    40,748 miles
    Test number
    158622334363
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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. Fail40,748 miles (+5,337)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,748 miles
    Test number
    567132034315
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)

  21. Pass35,411 miles (+5,675)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    35,411 miles
    Test number
    517286413391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass29,736 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    29,736 miles
    Test number
    127717512371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail29,736 miles (+5,284)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,736 miles
    Test number
    766857212369
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  24. Pass24,452 miles (+3,205)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    24,452 miles
    Test number
    239699521390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass21,247 miles (+5,347)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    21,247 miles
    Test number
    302130130335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass15,900 miles (+2,600)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    15,900 miles
    Test number
    410630139308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass13,300 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    13,300 miles
    Test number
    271322038387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 VRE

Does LS55 VRE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS55 VRE is valid until 22 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS55 VRE?
The MOT on LS55 VRE is valid until 22 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS55 VRE done?
LS55 VRE was recorded at 55,373 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2025, an average of 2,467 miles a year.
Has LS55 VRE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 VRE has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LS55 VRE 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 VRE find?
LS55 VRE passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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