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White · Petrol · 2009 · 1,596 cc

M5 LXXMOT history

M5 LXX is a white petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 16 Oct 2009. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jun 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 89,837 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jun 2027
Mileage
89,837 mi
At MOT on 30 Jun 2026
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,315 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M5 LXX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
16 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M5 LXX was last recorded at 89,837 miles on 30 Jun 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,837 miles · 29 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,315 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,837 miles
  • 2025 – 87,231 miles
  • 2024 – 84,942 miles
  • 2023 – 82,489 miles
  • 2022 – 78,097 miles
  • 2021 – 71,973 miles
  • 2020 – 65,312 miles
  • 2019 – 56,925 miles
  • 2018 – 55,042 miles
  • 2017 – 51,345 miles
  • 2016 – 47,618 miles
  • 2015 – 43,271 miles
  • 2014 – 39,602 miles
  • 2013 – 33,220 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,837 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

20 tests since 29 Apr 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,837 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    89,837 miles
    Test number
    704109888661
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail89,837 miles (+2,606)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,837 miles
    Test number
    512326714414
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass87,231 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    87,231 miles
    Test number
    644774417512

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail87,231 miles (+2,289)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,231 miles
    Test number
    546177404651
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  5. Pass84,942 miles (+2,453)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    84,942 miles
    Test number
    445743449756
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass82,489 miles (+4,392)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    82,489 miles
    Test number
    384794427075
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  7. Pass78,097 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    78,097 miles
    Test number
    842054899940

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail78,097 miles (+6,124)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,097 miles
    Test number
    825707054310
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

  9. Pass71,973 miles (+6,661)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    71,973 miles
    Test number
    795190804559
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  10. Pass65,312 miles (+8,387)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    65,312 miles
    Test number
    770774409377
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slight split blade (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in zone a (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slight split blade (3.4 (b) (i))

  11. Pass56,925 miles (+1,883)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    56,925 miles
    Test number
    392425401727

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass55,042 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    55,042 miles
    Test number
    634893284861
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  13. Fail55,042 miles (+3,697)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,042 miles
    Test number
    565954848291
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  14. Pass51,345 miles (+3,727)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    51,345 miles
    Test number
    467469549118
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass47,618 miles (+4,347)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2017
    Odometer
    47,618 miles
    Test number
    301128661024
    • AdvisoryFront 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass43,271 miles (+3,669)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2016
    Odometer
    43,271 miles
    Test number
    297369435493
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront pads look low

  17. Pass39,602 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    39,602 miles
    Test number
    367829294183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail39,602 miles (+6,382)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,602 miles
    Test number
    236009594172
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass33,220 miles (+201)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2014
    Odometer
    33,220 miles
    Test number
    377298623135
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass33,019 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    33,019 miles
    Test number
    228339613487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about M5 LXX

Does M5 LXX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M5 LXX is valid until 29 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on M5 LXX?
The MOT on M5 LXX is valid until 29 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M5 LXX done?
M5 LXX was recorded at 89,837 miles at its MOT on 30 Jun 2026, an average of 4,315 miles a year.
Has M5 LXX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M5 LXX has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on M5 LXX 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 LXX find?
M5 LXX passed its latest MOT on 30 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides; nearside rear coil spring corroded.

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