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Red · Diesel · 2017 · 1,968 cc

N5 LLLMOT history

N5 LLL is a red diesel Volkswagen Beetle first used on 25 Jul 2017. Its MOT is valid until 16 Sept 2027 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 54,194 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2026.

N5 LLL red Volkswagen Beetle – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Sept 2027
Mileage
54,194 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2026
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,907 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
N5 LLL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
25 Jul 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

N5 LLL was last recorded at 54,194 miles on 19 Aug 2026, 5,127 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
49,067 miles · 15 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
5,127 miles
Average per year
5,907 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 54,194 miles
  • 2025 – 49,067 miles
  • 2024 – 42,348 miles
  • 2023 – 36,354 miles
  • 2022 – 30,397 miles
  • 2021 – 24,280 miles
  • 2020 – 18,308 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,194 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisorySome steering and suspension bushes,are starting to crack and deteriorate
  • AdvisorySurface rust on exhaust system, sub frames, steering, suspension bushes ,are starting to crack and deteriorate.
  • AdvisoryUnder floor panels fitted unable to check some componentsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryUnder floor panels fitted unable to check some componentsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Some surface rust on exhaust system

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

11 tests since 17 Jul 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,194 miles (+5,127)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    54,194 miles
    Test number
    160138602159
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySome steering and suspension bushes,are starting to crack and deteriorate
    • AdvisorySurface rust on exhaust system, sub frames, steering, suspension bushes ,are starting to crack and deteriorate.
    • AdvisoryUnder floor panels fitted unable to check some components
    • AdvisoryUnder floor panels fitted unable to check some components

  2. Pass49,067 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    49,067 miles
    Test number
    767702090103
    • AdvisorySome steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate
    • AdvisorySome surface rust on exhaust system
    • AdvisorySome surface rust on rear subframe steering and suspension components brake components
    • AdvisoryUnder floor panel fitted unable to see some components

  3. Fail49,066 miles (+6,718)3 dangerous1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,066 miles
    Test number
    481624363739
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn and misshaped (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn and misshaped (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySome steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate
    • AdvisorySome surface rust on exhaust system
    • AdvisorySome surface rust on rear subframe steering and suspension components brake components
    • AdvisoryUnder floor panel fitted unable to see some components

  4. Pass42,348 miles (+5,994)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    42,348 miles
    Test number
    614051167124
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySome steering and suspension bushes, are starting to crack and deteriorate
    • AdvisorySome surface rust on sub frames, steering, suspension, and brake components.
    • AdvisorySurface rust on exhaust system
    • AdvisoryUnder floor panels fitted unable to check some components

  5. Pass36,354 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    36,354 miles
    Test number
    226806807267
    • AdvisorySome surface rust on exhaust system
    • AdvisoryUnder floor panel fritted unable to see some components

  6. Fail36,354 miles (+5,957)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,354 miles
    Test number
    792583808875
    • Repaired at testTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • AdvisorySome surface rust on exhaust system
    • AdvisoryUnder floor panel fritted unable to see some components

  7. Pass30,397 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    30,397 miles
    Test number
    231223713938

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail30,397 miles (+6,117)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,397 miles
    Test number
    703219886781
    • Repaired at testTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

  9. Pass24,280 miles (+5,972)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    24,280 miles
    Test number
    981532609371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass18,308 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    18,308 miles
    Test number
    589000826453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    497137588365
    • AdvisoryCOVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Questions about N5 LLL

Does N5 LLL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on N5 LLL is valid until 16 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on N5 LLL?
The MOT on N5 LLL is valid until 16 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has N5 LLL done?
N5 LLL was recorded at 54,194 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2026, an average of 5,907 miles a year.
Has N5 LLL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. N5 LLL has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on N5 LLL 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 N5 LLL find?
N5 LLL passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2026 with 5 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides; some steering and suspension bushes,are starting to crack and deteriorate; surface rust on exhaust system, sub frames, steering, suspension bushes ,are starting to crack and deteriorate., and 2 more.

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