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Red · Petrol · 2009 · 1,398 cc

LX09 RBYMOT history

LX09 RBY is a red petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 19 May 2009. Its MOT is valid until 25 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 38,206 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Aug 2027
Mileage
38,206 mi
At MOT on 14 Aug 2026
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,907 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX09 RBY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,398 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
19 May 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX09 RBY was last recorded at 38,206 miles on 14 Aug 2026, 205 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
38,001 miles · 20 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
205 miles
Average per year
1,907 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 38,206 miles
  • 2025 – 38,001 miles
  • 2024 – 37,825 miles
  • 2023 – 37,573 miles
  • 2022 – 37,349 miles
  • 2021 – 36,948 miles
  • 2020 – 36,201 miles
  • 2019 – 33,324 miles
  • 2018 – 30,019 miles
  • 2017 – 26,479 miles
  • 2016 – 23,446 miles
  • 2015 – 20,092 miles
  • 2014 – 16,555 miles
  • 2013 – 12,566 miles
  • 2012 – 11,088 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass38,206 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 26 May 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass38,206 miles (+205)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    38,206 miles
    Test number
    900113239565
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass38,001 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    38,001 miles
    Test number
    395082494442
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail37,999 miles (+174)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,999 miles
    Test number
    198094858116
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass37,825 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    37,825 miles
    Test number
    661979365662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail37,822 miles (+249)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,822 miles
    Test number
    799484578847
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge badly worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge badly worn (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass37,573 miles (+224)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    37,573 miles
    Test number
    589285484658
    • 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))

  7. Pass37,349 miles (+401)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    37,349 miles
    Test number
    491945756974
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test tax holder
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbing off on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbing off on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass36,948 miles (+747)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    36,948 miles
    Test number
    637807869163
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing scrubbing off on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing scrubbing off on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass36,201 miles (+2,877)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    36,201 miles
    Test number
    529073765149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass33,324 miles (+3,305)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    33,324 miles
    Test number
    267062479441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass30,019 miles (+3,540)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2019
    Odometer
    30,019 miles
    Test number
    334026118176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass26,479 miles (+3,033)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2018
    Odometer
    26,479 miles
    Test number
    351494092177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass23,446 miles (+3,354)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2017
    Odometer
    23,446 miles
    Test number
    283877424612

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass20,092 miles (+3,537)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2016
    Odometer
    20,092 miles
    Test number
    298403345176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass16,555 miles (+3,989)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2015
    Odometer
    16,555 miles
    Test number
    439207444124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass12,566 miles (+1,478)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2014
    Odometer
    12,566 miles
    Test number
    265447543457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass11,088 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2013
    Odometer
    11,088 miles
    Test number
    177137042141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX09 RBY

Does LX09 RBY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX09 RBY is valid until 25 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX09 RBY?
The MOT on LX09 RBY is valid until 25 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX09 RBY done?
LX09 RBY was recorded at 38,206 miles at its MOT on 14 Aug 2026, an average of 1,907 miles a year.
Has LX09 RBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX09 RBY has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LX09 RBY 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 LX09 RBY find?
LX09 RBY passed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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