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Volkswagen Beetle

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,781 cc

P555 LLHMOT history

P555 LLH is a blue petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 1 Sept 2001. Its MOT is valid until 26 Nov 2026 and it has passed 22 of 26 MOT tests, with 104,138 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Nov 2026
Mileage
104,138 mi
At MOT on 26 Nov 2025
MOT tests
26
22 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,052 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P555 LLH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Sept 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

P555 LLH was last recorded at 104,138 miles on 26 Nov 2025, 3,509 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,629 miles · 27 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,509 miles
Average per year
3,052 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 104,138 miles
  • 2024 – 100,629 miles
  • 2023 – 98,271 miles
  • 2022 – 95,809 miles
  • 2021 – 92,695 miles
  • 2020 – 91,255 miles
  • 2019 – 87,199 miles
  • 2018 – 84,242 miles
  • 2017 – 82,126 miles
  • 2016 – 79,400 miles
  • 2015 – 76,699 miles
  • 2014 – 73,807 miles
  • 2013 – 70,849 miles
  • 2012 – 69,185 miles
  • 2011 – 67,726 miles
  • 2010 – 63,090 miles
  • 2009 – 61,676 miles
  • 2008 – 55,903 miles
  • 2007 – 50,026 miles
  • 2006 – 46,698 miles
  • 2005 – 43,091 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,138 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

26 tests since 26 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,138 miles (+3,509)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    104,138 miles
    Test number
    811612419991
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass100,629 miles (+2,358)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    100,629 miles
    Test number
    149377256860
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass98,271 miles (+2,462)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    98,271 miles
    Test number
    600752820460
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroded

  4. Pass95,809 miles (+3,114)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    95,809 miles
    Test number
    180938829200
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass92,695 miles (+11)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    92,695 miles
    Test number
    457561176345
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Fail92,684 miles (+1,429)5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,684 miles
    Test number
    464385589785
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass91,255 miles (+4,056)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    91,255 miles
    Test number
    302848213977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass87,199 miles (+2,957)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    87,199 miles
    Test number
    754505908838
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass84,242 miles (+2,116)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    84,242 miles
    Test number
    889707681543
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass82,126 miles (+2,726)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    82,126 miles
    Test number
    104677951952

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass79,400 miles (+2,701)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    79,400 miles
    Test number
    222927820046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass76,699 miles (+2,892)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    76,699 miles
    Test number
    956070661217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass73,807 miles (+2,958)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    73,807 miles
    Test number
    258989534357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass70,849 miles (+1,664)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    70,849 miles
    Test number
    617164863370
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  15. Pass69,185 miles (+1,459)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    69,185 miles
    Test number
    947631212375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass67,726 miles (+4,636)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    67,726 miles
    Test number
    477702431458
    • 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)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  17. Pass63,090 miles (+1,414)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    63,090 miles
    Test number
    373495030350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail61,676 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,676 miles
    Test number
    304856939391
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  19. Pass61,676 miles (+5,773)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    61,676 miles
    Test number
    730346639324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass55,903 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    55,903 miles
    Test number
    563973708398
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Fail55,903 miles (+5,877)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,903 miles
    Test number
    153642608357
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  22. Pass50,026 miles (+3,328)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    50,026 miles
    Test number
    712118597292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass46,698 miles (+3,607)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    46,698 miles
    Test number
    963839496232
    • NoteFront tyre treads getting low on inner and outer edges

  24. Pass43,091 miles (+496)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    43,091 miles
    Test number
    374357095218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass42,595 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    42,595 miles
    Test number
    512319965258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail42,595 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,595 miles
    Test number
    402209765254
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Questions about P555 LLH

Does P555 LLH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P555 LLH is valid until 26 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on P555 LLH?
The MOT on P555 LLH is valid until 26 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P555 LLH done?
P555 LLH was recorded at 104,138 miles at its MOT on 26 Nov 2025, an average of 3,052 miles a year.
Has P555 LLH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P555 LLH has failed 4 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on P555 LLH 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 P555 LLH find?
P555 LLH passed its latest MOT on 26 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front headlamp lens slightly defective; front oil leak, but not excessive.

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