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Grey · Petrol · 2002 · 1,984 cc

LX52 LRVMOT history

LX52 LRV is a grey petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 1 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 2 Aug 2027 and it has passed 22 of 29 MOT tests, with 65,776 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Aug 2027
Mileage
65,776 mi
At MOT on 30 Jul 2026
MOT tests
29
22 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,548 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX52 LRV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX52 LRV was last recorded at 65,776 miles on 30 Jul 2026, 1,449 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Aug 2006: 10,329 miles, lower than 12,446 miles on 24 Aug 2005.
  • 26 Jul 2022: 60,755 miles, lower than 68,994 miles on 19 Jul 2021.

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
64,327 miles · 8 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,449 miles
Average per year
2,548 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 65,776 miles
  • 2025 – 64,327 miles
  • 2024 – 64,157 miles
  • 2023 – 63,601 miles
  • 2022 – 60,755 miles
  • 2021 – 68,994 miles
  • 2020 – 59,076 miles
  • 2019 – 58,501 miles
  • 2018 – 57,757 miles
  • 2017 – 55,857 miles
  • 2016 – 52,469 miles
  • 2015 – 46,833 miles
  • 2014 – 42,166 miles
  • 2013 – 37,882 miles
  • 2012 – 34,811 miles
  • 2011 – 30,095 miles
  • 2010 – 26,125 miles
  • 2009 – 21,869 miles
  • 2008 – 17,899 miles
  • 2007 – 14,010 miles
  • 2006 – 10,329 miles
  • 2005 – 12,446 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,776 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2014

Full MOT history

29 tests since 24 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,776 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    65,776 miles
    Test number
    929169730444
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail65,776 miles (+1,449)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,776 miles
    Test number
    133807127129
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass64,327 miles (+170)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    64,327 miles
    Test number
    688642140359
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  4. Pass64,157 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    64,157 miles
    Test number
    465083597577
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail64,157 miles (+556)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,157 miles
    Test number
    214736468663
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both side (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass63,601 miles (+2,846)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    63,601 miles
    Test number
    265256242075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass60,755 miles (-8,239)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    60,755 miles
    Test number
    813404270320
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH SIDE (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront 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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass68,994 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    68,994 miles
    Test number
    896955347721
    • MinorFront Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  9. Fail59,836 miles (+760)1 dangerous1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,836 miles
    Test number
    629442496994
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  10. Pass59,076 miles (+575)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    59,076 miles
    Test number
    743724112805
    • AdvisoryO/s front tyre low inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads just pass mot

  11. Pass58,501 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    58,501 miles
    Test number
    366883735238
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail58,501 miles (+744)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,501 miles
    Test number
    118714755353
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass57,757 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    57,757 miles
    Test number
    477397138627
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Fail57,757 miles (+1,900)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,757 miles
    Test number
    841919912718
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  15. Pass55,857 miles (+3,388)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    55,857 miles
    Test number
    253017115603
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass52,469 miles (+5,636)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    52,469 miles
    Test number
    872965948824
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass46,833 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    46,833 miles
    Test number
    187433305282
    • NoteBoth lower body sills are damaged.

  18. Fail46,833 miles (+4,667)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,833 miles
    Test number
    418392405293
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
    • NoteBoth lower body sills are damaged.

  19. Pass42,166 miles (+4,284)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    42,166 miles
    Test number
    275743214212
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth lower body sills damaged.

  20. Pass37,882 miles (+3,071)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    37,882 miles
    Test number
    135673113220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail34,811 miles4 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,811 miles
    Test number
    435163112280
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside front fog lamp incorrect colour

  22. Pass34,811 miles (+4,716)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    34,811 miles
    Test number
    748813512221
    • NoteNearside front fog lamp incorrect colour

  23. Pass30,095 miles (+3,970)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    30,095 miles
    Test number
    178095511285
    • NoteNearside body sill damaged

  24. Pass26,125 miles (+4,256)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    26,125 miles
    Test number
    572109300270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass21,869 miles (+3,970)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    21,869 miles
    Test number
    132803929270
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass17,899 miles (+3,889)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    17,899 miles
    Test number
    361044228428
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass14,010 miles (+3,681)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    14,010 miles
    Test number
    491594437271
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  28. Pass10,329 miles (-2,117)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    10,329 miles
    Test number
    383584436295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass12,446 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    12,446 miles
    Test number
    620216435281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX52 LRV

Does LX52 LRV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX52 LRV is valid until 2 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX52 LRV?
The MOT on LX52 LRV is valid until 2 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX52 LRV done?
LX52 LRV was recorded at 65,776 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2026, an average of 2,548 miles a year.
Has LX52 LRV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX52 LRV has failed 7 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LX52 LRV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 22 Aug 2006. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LX52 LRV find?
LX52 LRV passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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