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Volkswagen Beetle

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,398 cc

S15 LDDMOT history

S15 LDD is a silver petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 24 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 9 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 129,690 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Mar 2027
Mileage
129,690 mi
At MOT on 10 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,841 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S15 LDD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,398 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
24 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S15 LDD was last recorded at 129,690 miles on 10 Mar 2026, 384 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,306 miles · 26 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
384 miles
Average per year
4,841 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 129,690 miles
  • 2025 – 118,778 miles
  • 2024 – 108,658 miles
  • 2023 – 102,366 miles
  • 2021 – 100,172 miles
  • 2019 – 97,259 miles
  • 2018 – 88,893 miles
  • 2017 – 81,891 miles
  • 2014 – 77,667 miles
  • 2013 – 73,009 miles
  • 2012 – 70,866 miles
  • 2011 – 69,241 miles
  • 2010 – 60,735 miles
  • 2008 – 48,236 miles
  • 2007 – 41,491 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,690 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyreRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 20 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,690 miles (+384)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    129,690 miles
    Test number
    728259120943
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail129,306 miles (+10,528)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,306 miles
    Test number
    593519773041
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass118,778 miles (+10,120)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    118,778 miles
    Test number
    956607169580
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass108,658 miles (+196)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    108,658 miles
    Test number
    743532403681

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail108,462 miles (+6,096)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,462 miles
    Test number
    174914115836
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass102,366 miles (+2,194)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    102,366 miles
    Test number
    396850898547
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On Limit (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass100,172 miles (+2,913)4 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    100,172 miles
    Test number
    409081876371
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass97,259 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    97,259 miles
    Test number
    300100402167
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail97,259 miles (+8,366)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,259 miles
    Test number
    447719057538
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass88,893 miles (+7,002)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    88,893 miles
    Test number
    412060602766

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass81,891 miles (+4,224)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    81,891 miles
    Test number
    143501870902

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass77,667 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    77,667 miles
    Test number
    415475584171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail77,667 miles (+4,658)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,667 miles
    Test number
    208755384482
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass73,009 miles (+2,143)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    73,009 miles
    Test number
    185058793121
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass70,866 miles (+1,625)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    70,866 miles
    Test number
    525427482179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail69,241 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,241 miles
    Test number
    556368281196
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Pass69,241 miles (+8,506)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    69,241 miles
    Test number
    579468281150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass60,735 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    60,735 miles
    Test number
    513251420092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail60,735 miles (+12,499)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,735 miles
    Test number
    334090320066
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear 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)
    • 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)

  20. Pass48,236 miles (+6,745)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    48,236 miles
    Test number
    663385668328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass41,491 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    41,491 miles
    Test number
    103004557315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail41,491 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,491 miles
    Test number
    603754657340
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Questions about S15 LDD

Does S15 LDD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S15 LDD is valid until 9 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S15 LDD?
The MOT on S15 LDD is valid until 9 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S15 LDD done?
S15 LDD was recorded at 129,690 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2026, an average of 4,841 miles a year.
Has S15 LDD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S15 LDD has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on S15 LDD 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 S15 LDD find?
S15 LDD passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front inner steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front nail in tyre; oil leak, but not excessive.

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