Volkswagen Beetle
Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,984 cc
LU51 BUGMOT history
LU51 BUG is a black petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 1 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 17 Sept 2024 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 114,835 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 17 Sept 2024
- Mileage
- 114,835 mi
- At MOT on 18 Sept 2023
- MOT tests
- 25
- 18 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 5,241 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LU51 BUG
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Beetle
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,984 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 1 Sept 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 17 Sept 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Sept 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LU51 BUG was last recorded at 114,835 miles on 18 Sept 2023, 2,470 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 112,365 miles · 29 Jul 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 2,470 miles
- Average per year
- 5,241 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 114,835 miles
- 2022 – 112,365 miles
- 2021 – 107,298 miles
- 2020 – 104,881 miles
- 2019 – 102,402 miles
- 2018 – 99,320 miles
- 2017 – 96,417 miles
- 2016 – 89,290 miles
- 2015 – 88,269 miles
- 2014 – 84,340 miles
- 2013 – 80,698 miles
- 2012 – 76,945 miles
- 2011 – 70,336 miles
- 2010 – 67,208 miles
- 2009 – 61,525 miles
- 2008 – 51,648 miles
- 2007 – 38,652 miles
- 2006 – 25,316 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass114,835 miles
- MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At flexy-hose union. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside front indicator lens cracked.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in offside front suspension leg.
- AdvisoryRear under body steady bars corroded.
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 Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer Sidewall
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Sidewall
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Major2 MOTs, 2018–2021
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively
Major2 MOTs, 2018–2020
Full MOT history
25 tests since 19 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass114,835 miles (+2,470)2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 114,835 miles
- Test number
- 898184285582
- MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At flexy-hose union. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside front indicator lens cracked.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in offside front suspension leg.
- AdvisoryRear under body steady bars corroded.
Pass112,365 miles (+5,067)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 112,365 miles
- Test number
- 470134691252
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass107,298 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 107,298 miles
- Test number
- 671125497765
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Sidewall (5.2.3 (e))
Fail107,297 miles (+2,416)7 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,297 miles
- Test number
- 808784315855
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring insecure Not Correctly seated, likely to fall out (5.3.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Wing Mirror Insecure
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Sidewall (5.2.3 (e))
Pass104,881 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 104,881 miles
- Test number
- 893810148077
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail104,881 miles (+2,479)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,881 miles
- Test number
- 459221394465
- MajorDriver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Pass102,402 miles (+3,082)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 102,402 miles
- Test number
- 898138052598
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,320 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 99,320 miles
- Test number
- 880880227373
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail99,316 miles (+2,899)1 dangerous5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,316 miles
- Test number
- 342374438288
- DangerousOil leaking continuously from transmission posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Pass96,417 miles (+7,127)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 96,417 miles
- Test number
- 987051740623
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,290 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 89,290 miles
- Test number
- 703016416840
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail89,290 miles (+1,021)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,290 miles
- Test number
- 786132966639
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass88,269 miles1 advisory4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 88,269 miles
- Test number
- 265759885445
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
- NoteCentre exhaust braket broken
- NoteFront number plate cracked
- NoteO/s/f seat belt slow to return
- NoteO/s/r and n/s/r coil springs corrded
Fail88,269 miles (+3,929)2 failures1 advisory4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,269 miles
- Test number
- 926649385134
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
- NoteCentre exhaust braket broken
- NoteFront number plate cracked
- NoteO/s/f seat belt slow to return
- NoteO/s/r and n/s/r coil springs corrded
Pass84,340 miles (+3,642)4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 84,340 miles
- Test number
- 638706574185
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteCentre exhaust mount detached from pipe,but still supporting
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Pass80,698 miles (+3,753)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 80,698 miles
- Test number
- 405024983142
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Pass76,945 miles (+6,609)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 76,945 miles
- Test number
- 149875082132
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,336 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 70,336 miles
- Test number
- 219896981155
- NoteFront number plate cracked.
Fail70,336 miles (+3,128)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,336 miles
- Test number
- 187496081172
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- NoteFront number plate cracked.
Pass67,208 miles (+5,683)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2011
- Odometer
- 67,208 miles
- Test number
- 734392850139
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,525 miles (+9,877)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 61,525 miles
- Test number
- 281079289242
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,648 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 51,648 miles
- Test number
- 271455988290
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail51,648 miles (+12,996)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,648 miles
- Test number
- 871585688213
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass38,652 miles (+13,336)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 38,652 miles
- Test number
- 160319777238
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,316 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 25,316 miles
- Test number
- 632241236274
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LU51 BUG
- Does LU51 BUG currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LU51 BUG expired on 17 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LU51 BUG?
- The MOT on LU51 BUG expired on 17 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LU51 BUG done?
- LU51 BUG was recorded at 114,835 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2023, an average of 5,241 miles a year.
- Has LU51 BUG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LU51 BUG has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Aug 2021.
- Has the mileage on LU51 BUG 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 LU51 BUG find?
- LU51 BUG passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2023 with 2 minor defects and 7 advisories: offside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside windscreen wiper blade defective; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 6 more.
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