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Green · Diesel · 2006 · 1,896 cc

LU51 PENMOT history

LU51 PEN is a green diesel Volkswagen Beetle first used on 1 Dec 2006. Its MOT expired on 9 Nov 2025 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 145,118 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Nov 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Nov 2025
Mileage
145,118 mi
At MOT on 5 Nov 2024
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,700 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LU51 PEN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
1 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
5 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LU51 PEN was last recorded at 145,118 miles on 5 Nov 2024, 5,096 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,022 miles · 2 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
5,096 miles
Average per year
7,700 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 145,118 miles
  • 2023 – 140,022 miles
  • 2022 – 134,926 miles
  • 2021 – 128,158 miles
  • 2020 – 125,933 miles
  • 2019 – 116,046 miles
  • 2018 – 95,149 miles
  • 2017 – 76,590 miles
  • 2016 – 71,829 miles
  • 2015 – 66,246 miles
  • 2014 – 57,557 miles
  • 2013 – 51,883 miles
  • 2012 – 43,570 miles
  • 2011 – 34,649 miles
  • 2010 – 31,852 miles
  • 2009 – 30,393 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,118 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle deformed but serviceable (5.1.1 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle deformed but serviceable (5.1.1 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (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.

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Sills corroded still within requirements

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

25 tests since 12 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,118 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    145,118 miles
    Test number
    980973607421
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle deformed but serviceable (5.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle deformed but serviceable (5.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  2. Fail145,117 miles (+5,095)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,117 miles
    Test number
    537769989036
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle deformed but serviceable (5.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle deformed but serviceable (5.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  3. Pass140,022 miles (+5,096)1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    140,022 miles
    Test number
    876045183406
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass134,926 miles (+18)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    134,926 miles
    Test number
    917284961205
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail134,908 miles (+6,750)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,908 miles
    Test number
    710227828252
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass128,158 miles (+2,225)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    128,158 miles
    Test number
    977750123856
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

  7. Pass125,933 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    125,933 miles
    Test number
    715238637165
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySills corroded still within requirements

  8. Fail125,933 miles (+9,887)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,933 miles
    Test number
    202049136045
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner+outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner+outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySills corroded still within requirements

  9. Pass116,046 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    116,046 miles
    Test number
    801172753367
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Fail116,046 miles (+20,897)1 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,046 miles
    Test number
    907072957882
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass95,149 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    95,149 miles
    Test number
    168485149552
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail95,149 miles (+18,559)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,149 miles
    Test number
    636308390545
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill / floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass76,590 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    76,590 miles
    Test number
    969439987431
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and outer side wall slightly detiorated (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Fail76,590 miles (+4,761)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,590 miles
    Test number
    165975937183
    • FailureNearside Rear Braking system leaking where hose bolted to caliper (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass71,829 miles (+5,583)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    71,829 miles
    Test number
    948962213149
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer skin deteriated
    • AdvisorySlight underbody corrosion

  16. Pass66,246 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    66,246 miles
    Test number
    466133939116
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY CLOSE = 1.9mm at inner 3/4 limit (edge almost devoid of tread) (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail66,246 miles (+8,689)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,246 miles
    Test number
    250953837624
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY CLOSE = 1.9mm at inner 3/4 limit (edge almost devoid of tread) (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass57,557 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    57,557 miles
    Test number
    696832064295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail57,557 miles (+5,674)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,557 miles
    Test number
    646241364217
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  20. Pass51,883 miles (+8,313)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    51,883 miles
    Test number
    996479943264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass43,570 miles (+8,921)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    43,570 miles
    Test number
    185342652288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass34,649 miles (+2,797)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    34,649 miles
    Test number
    326593571474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass31,852 miles (+1,459)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    31,852 miles
    Test number
    422577450413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass30,393 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    30,393 miles
    Test number
    312798949392
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Fail30,393 miles2 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,393 miles
    Test number
    414226349414
    • DangerousNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • DangerousOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LU51 PEN

Does LU51 PEN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LU51 PEN expired on 9 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LU51 PEN?
The MOT on LU51 PEN expired on 9 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LU51 PEN done?
LU51 PEN was recorded at 145,118 miles at its MOT on 5 Nov 2024, an average of 7,700 miles a year.
Has LU51 PEN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LU51 PEN has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LU51 PEN 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 PEN find?
LU51 PEN passed its latest MOT on 5 Nov 2024 with 5 advisories: nearside rear axle deformed but serviceable; nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; nearside rear exhaust silencer slightly loose, and 2 more.

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