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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,596 cc

T121 LSDMOT history

T121 LSD is a black petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 25 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 6 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 180,507 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Oct 2027
Mileage
180,507 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,340 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T121 LSD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
25 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T121 LSD was last recorded at 180,507 miles on 7 Oct 2026, 1,433 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
179,074 miles · 26 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,433 miles
Average per year
7,340 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 180,507 miles
  • 2025 – 179,074 miles
  • 2024 – 173,964 miles
  • 2023 – 167,139 miles
  • 2022 – 158,990 miles
  • 2021 – 154,656 miles
  • 2020 – 151,398 miles
  • 2019 – 145,830 miles
  • 2018 – 140,425 miles
  • 2017 – 134,149 miles
  • 2016 – 129,758 miles
  • 2015 – 121,355 miles
  • 2014 – 111,665 miles
  • 2013 – 102,618 miles
  • 2012 – 93,436 miles
  • 2011 – 84,536 miles
  • 2010 – 74,347 miles
  • 2009 – 62,432 miles
  • 2008 – 48,163 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass180,507 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked

    Minor3 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Coolant leak radiator

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

27 tests since 25 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass180,507 miles (+1,433)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    180,507 miles
    Test number
    832214942915

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass179,074 miles (+5,110)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    179,074 miles
    Test number
    691077624693
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak

  3. Pass173,964 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    173,964 miles
    Test number
    641294844860
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak radiator

  4. Fail173,964 miles (+6,825)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,964 miles
    Test number
    330375143663
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak radiator

  5. Pass167,139 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    167,139 miles
    Test number
    516721106502
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Undertray loose

  6. Fail167,139 miles (+8,149)2 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,139 miles
    Test number
    436423927987
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault Cleared fault codes no faults returned (1.6 (b))
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Cleared fault codes no faults returned (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Undertray loose

  7. Pass158,990 miles (+4,334)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    158,990 miles
    Test number
    749126697478
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside front door mirror glass cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside front trim loose

  8. Pass154,656 miles (+3,258)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    154,656 miles
    Test number
    792228753861
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass151,398 miles (+5,568)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    151,398 miles
    Test number
    745467631869
    • MinorNearside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged wing mirror glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass145,830 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    145,830 miles
    Test number
    316876323845

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail145,830 miles (+5,405)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,830 miles
    Test number
    707189744814
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass140,425 miles (+6,276)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    140,425 miles
    Test number
    518803082500

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass134,149 miles (+4,391)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    134,149 miles
    Test number
    208375506884
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust mount deteriorated

  14. Pass129,758 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    129,758 miles
    Test number
    169703554033
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play Steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Fail129,758 miles (+8,403)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,758 miles
    Test number
    782409485362
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play Steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Pass121,355 miles (+9,690)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    121,355 miles
    Test number
    802634130922
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWeld broken on centre exhaust bracket

  17. Pass111,665 miles (+1)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    111,665 miles
    Test number
    218115464233
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  18. Fail111,664 miles (+9,046)1 failure5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,664 miles
    Test number
    889812464288
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front wiper blade is split.
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  19. Pass102,618 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    102,618 miles
    Test number
    166961263257
    • NoteCentre exhaust mounting brocken
    • NoteSlight play n/s/f inner track rod joint

  20. Fail102,618 miles (+9,182)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,618 miles
    Test number
    477251263289
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • NoteCentre exhaust mounting brocken
    • NoteSlight play n/s/f inner track rod joint

  21. Pass93,436 miles (+8,900)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    93,436 miles
    Test number
    686684352204
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail84,536 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,536 miles
    Test number
    399412561266
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  23. Pass84,536 miles (+10,189)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    84,536 miles
    Test number
    435302561261
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  24. Pass74,347 miles (+11,915)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    74,347 miles
    Test number
    851360060245
    • NoteNearside rear seat belt not fully checked due to child saet fitted

  25. Pass62,432 miles (+14,269)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    62,432 miles
    Test number
    412867669210
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  26. Pass48,163 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    48,163 miles
    Test number
    361579268254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail48,163 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,163 miles
    Test number
    631449968291
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Questions about T121 LSD

Does T121 LSD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T121 LSD is valid until 6 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T121 LSD?
The MOT on T121 LSD is valid until 6 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T121 LSD done?
T121 LSD was recorded at 180,507 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2026, an average of 7,340 miles a year.
Has T121 LSD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T121 LSD has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on T121 LSD 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 T121 LSD find?
T121 LSD passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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