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Volkswagen Beetle

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

R5 LSFMOT history

R5 LSF is a blue diesel Volkswagen Beetle first used on 24 May 2004. Its MOT expired on 4 Apr 2023 and it has passed 11 of 19 MOT tests, with 132,508 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Apr 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Apr 2023
Mileage
132,508 mi
At MOT on 5 Apr 2022
MOT tests
19
11 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,214 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R5 LSF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
24 May 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
5 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

R5 LSF was last recorded at 132,508 miles on 5 Apr 2022, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,504 miles · 4 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
6,214 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 132,508 miles
  • 2019 – 126,820 miles
  • 2018 – 117,585 miles
  • 2014 – 104,879 miles
  • 2013 – 95,389 miles
  • 2012 – 87,786 miles
  • 2011 – 79,073 miles
  • 2010 – 68,319 miles
  • 2009 – 58,862 miles
  • 2008 – 48,429 miles
  • 2007 – 40,286 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,508 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2013

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2013

  • Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

19 tests since 1 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,508 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    132,508 miles
    Test number
    701667494369
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail132,504 miles (+5,684)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,504 miles
    Test number
    350804690070
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass126,820 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    126,820 miles
    Test number
    573931977858

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail126,817 miles (+9,232)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,817 miles
    Test number
    811321636012
    • DangerousFront Upper Macpherson strut likely to fail both sides have excessive movement (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer slightly deteriorated

  5. Pass117,585 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    117,585 miles
    Test number
    134719645091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail117,563 miles (+12,684)6 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,563 miles
    Test number
    487627357179
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner pad surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner pad surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass104,879 miles (+9,490)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    104,879 miles
    Test number
    175865374118
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  8. Pass95,389 miles (+19)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    95,389 miles
    Test number
    335846673199
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Fail95,370 miles (+7,584)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,370 miles
    Test number
    469285773182
    • DangerousNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass87,786 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    87,786 miles
    Test number
    227327772155
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Fail87,786 miles (+8,713)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,786 miles
    Test number
    785387372172
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass79,073 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    79,073 miles
    Test number
    629015951114
    • NoteNearside front brake disc corroded on inner surface

  13. Fail79,073 miles (+10,754)1 dangerous2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,073 miles
    Test number
    336383051152
    • DangerousOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteNearside front brake disc corroded on inner surface

  14. Pass68,319 miles (+9,457)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    68,319 miles
    Test number
    854229960102
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteSlight play os steering rack end

  15. Pass58,862 miles (+235)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    58,862 miles
    Test number
    681100079156
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  16. Fail58,627 miles (+10,198)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,627 miles
    Test number
    240212769470
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  17. Pass48,429 miles (+8,143)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    48,429 miles
    Test number
    161574568175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass40,286 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    40,286 miles
    Test number
    864343257123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail40,261 miles5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,261 miles
    Test number
    752472157174
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Questions about R5 LSF

Does R5 LSF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R5 LSF expired on 4 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R5 LSF?
The MOT on R5 LSF expired on 4 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R5 LSF done?
R5 LSF was recorded at 132,508 miles at its MOT on 5 Apr 2022, an average of 6,214 miles a year.
Has R5 LSF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R5 LSF has failed 8 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on R5 LSF 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 R5 LSF find?
R5 LSF passed its latest MOT on 5 Apr 2022 with 1 advisory: offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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