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Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,390 cc

LS55 YBMMOT history

LS55 YBM is a silver petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 14 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 19 Sept 2023 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 100,890 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Sept 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Sept 2023
Mileage
100,890 mi
At MOT on 13 Sept 2022
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,525 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS55 YBM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
14 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
13 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS55 YBM was last recorded at 100,890 miles on 13 Sept 2022, 10,150 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Sept 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Nov 2011: 39,925 miles, lower than 65,450 miles on 7 Dec 2010.

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
90,740 miles · 20 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
10,150 miles
Average per year
5,525 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 100,890 miles
  • 2021 – 90,740 miles
  • 2020 – 81,756 miles
  • 2019 – 78,238 miles
  • 2018 – 75,066 miles
  • 2017 – 68,053 miles
  • 2016 – 57,460 miles
  • 2015 – 47,608 miles
  • 2013 – 44,861 miles
  • 2012 – 42,837 miles
  • 2011 – 39,925 miles
  • 2010 – 65,450 miles
  • 2009 – 32,020 miles
  • 2008 – 24,850 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,890 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

19 tests since 8 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,890 miles (+10,150)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    100,890 miles
    Test number
    151689392743
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass90,740 miles (+970)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    90,740 miles
    Test number
    522474019523
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail89,770 miles (+8,014)2 dangerous3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,770 miles
    Test number
    884563796909
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre worn to 2mm bald on inner with a split exposing the cords 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre worn to 2mm bald on inner with a split exposing the cords 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter torn (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter torn (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter torn (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in zone "A" under 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners/ornaments in drivers field of vision (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged buckle casing missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass81,756 miles (+3,518)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    81,756 miles
    Test number
    364896965138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass78,238 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    78,238 miles
    Test number
    400374919223
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting adrift from exhaust
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside windscreen area has parking permit inside area
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail78,230 miles (+3,164)1 major2 repaired2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,230 miles
    Test number
    102384534602
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment Caliper handbrake lever (1.1.15 (f))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Scenter on interior mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting adrift from exhaust
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside windscreen area has parking permit inside area
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass75,066 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    75,066 miles
    Test number
    757644699360
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail75,065 miles (+7,012)3 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,065 miles
    Test number
    688481121429
    • DangerousCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnable to open boot lid

  9. Pass68,053 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    68,053 miles
    Test number
    451652279962

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail68,041 miles (+10,581)1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,041 miles
    Test number
    388932303607
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  11. Pass57,460 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    57,460 miles
    Test number
    276504048211
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Fail57,460 miles (+9,852)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,460 miles
    Test number
    481781282836
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass47,608 miles (+2,747)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    47,608 miles
    Test number
    197108605168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass44,861 miles (+2,024)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    44,861 miles
    Test number
    417968943429
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteO/s/rear handbrake liver not returning to stop

  15. Pass42,837 miles (+2,912)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    42,837 miles
    Test number
    237320842395
    • NoteAdvise osr handbrake lever not returning to stop.
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  16. Pass39,925 miles (-25,525)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    39,925 miles
    Test number
    156384331383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass65,450 miles (+33,430)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    65,450 miles
    Test number
    713831840355
    • NoteAll tyres worn close to limit
    • NoteO/s/f seatbelt stalk incomplete

  18. Pass32,020 miles (+7,170)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    32,020 miles
    Test number
    471645939343
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass24,850 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    24,850 miles
    Test number
    470693048438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS55 YBM

Does LS55 YBM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS55 YBM expired on 19 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS55 YBM?
The MOT on LS55 YBM expired on 19 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS55 YBM done?
LS55 YBM was recorded at 100,890 miles at its MOT on 13 Sept 2022, an average of 5,525 miles a year.
Has LS55 YBM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS55 YBM has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on LS55 YBM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Nov 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS55 YBM find?
LS55 YBM passed its latest MOT on 13 Sept 2022 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside front headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output, and 3 more.

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