Volkswagen Beetle
Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,984 cc
M5 LAEMOT history
M5 LAE is a black petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 24 Nov 2006. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 61,587 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 61,587 mi
- At MOT on 19 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 19
- 17 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 3,401 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- M5 LAE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Beetle
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,984 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 24 Nov 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
M5 LAE was last recorded at 61,587 miles on 19 Dec 2025, 2,465 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 59,122 miles · 10 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 2,465 miles
- Average per year
- 3,401 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 61,587 miles
- 2024 – 59,122 miles
- 2023 – 56,134 miles
- 2022 – 52,915 miles
- 2021 – 50,143 miles
- 2020 – 47,574 miles
- 2018 – 41,599 miles
- 2017 – 37,988 miles
- 2016 – 35,195 miles
- 2015 – 31,963 miles
- 2014 – 29,073 miles
- 2013 – 24,625 miles
- 2012 – 21,130 miles
- 2011 – 16,673 miles
- 2010 – 12,201 miles
- 2009 – 7,033 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass61,587 miles
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
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 Registration plate lamp insecure
Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Registration plate lamp insecure
Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
19 tests since 4 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass61,587 miles (+2,465)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 61,587 miles
- Test number
- 784030534749
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass59,122 miles (+2,988)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 59,122 miles
- Test number
- 157656765121
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass56,134 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 56,134 miles
- Test number
- 440805056996
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail56,134 miles (+3,219)1 major2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,134 miles
- Test number
- 621457815528
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryN/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
- AdvisoryO/s/f outer sill corroded outside prescribed area
- AdvisoryO/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
Pass52,915 miles (+2,772)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 52,915 miles
- Test number
- 885515751036
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass50,143 miles (+2,569)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 50,143 miles
- Test number
- 823205813314
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass47,574 miles (+3,239)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 47,574 miles
- Test number
- 529243575570
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass44,335 miles (+2,736)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 44,335 miles
- Test number
- 537380234780
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass41,599 miles (+3,611)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 41,599 miles
- Test number
- 298415050949
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,988 miles (+2,793)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 37,988 miles
- Test number
- 258147788794
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,195 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 35,195 miles
- Test number
- 587400817198
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail35,195 miles (+3,232)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,195 miles
- Test number
- 192836175622
- FailureDriver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Pass31,963 miles (+2,890)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 31,963 miles
- Test number
- 736092843257
- AdvisoryO/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
Pass29,073 miles (+4,448)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 29,073 miles
- Test number
- 635388004362
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass24,625 miles (+3,495)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 24,625 miles
- Test number
- 299789703321
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,130 miles (+4,457)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 21,130 miles
- Test number
- 355401912396
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,673 miles (+4,472)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 16,673 miles
- Test number
- 928419311303
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass12,201 miles (+5,168)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 12,201 miles
- Test number
- 373206310339
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass7,033 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 7,033 miles
- Test number
- 582018139340
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about M5 LAE
- Does M5 LAE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M5 LAE is valid until 6 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on M5 LAE?
- The MOT on M5 LAE is valid until 6 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has M5 LAE done?
- M5 LAE was recorded at 61,587 miles at its MOT on 19 Dec 2025, an average of 3,401 miles a year.
- Has M5 LAE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. M5 LAE has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Dec 2023.
- Has the mileage on M5 LAE 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 M5 LAE find?
- M5 LAE passed its latest MOT on 19 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.
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