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White · Diesel · 2015 · 1,968 cc

Y5 LJBMOT history

Y5 LJB is a white diesel Volkswagen Beetle first used on 30 Oct 2015. Its MOT is valid until 29 Oct 2027 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 72,288 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2026.

Y5 LJB white Volkswagen Beetle – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Oct 2027
Mileage
72,288 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2026
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,079 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y5 LJB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
30 Oct 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y5 LJB was last recorded at 72,288 miles on 12 Oct 2026, 5,341 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,947 miles · 14 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
5,341 miles
Average per year
6,079 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,288 miles
  • 2025 – 66,947 miles
  • 2024 – 62,398 miles
  • 2023 – 58,243 miles
  • 2022 – 52,920 miles
  • 2021 – 45,436 miles
  • 2020 – 38,489 miles
  • 2019 – 31,943 miles
  • 2018 – 23,592 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,288 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 legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

11 tests since 8 Oct 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,288 miles (+5,341)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    72,288 miles
    Test number
    733485253677

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass66,947 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    66,947 miles
    Test number
    133530911266
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Fail66,947 miles (+4,549)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,947 miles
    Test number
    500360568216
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass62,398 miles (+4,155)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    62,398 miles
    Test number
    308600339127
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass58,243 miles (+5,323)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    58,243 miles
    Test number
    417634127175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass52,920 miles (+7,484)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    52,920 miles
    Test number
    413236946286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass45,436 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    45,436 miles
    Test number
    703549732219
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail45,435 miles (+6,946)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,435 miles
    Test number
    744948353467
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass38,489 miles (+6,546)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    38,489 miles
    Test number
    869835036837

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass31,943 miles (+8,351)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    31,943 miles
    Test number
    545682078618
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  11. Pass23,592 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    23,592 miles
    Test number
    861846249231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y5 LJB

Does Y5 LJB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y5 LJB is valid until 29 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y5 LJB?
The MOT on Y5 LJB is valid until 29 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y5 LJB done?
Y5 LJB was recorded at 72,288 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2026, an average of 6,079 miles a year.
Has Y5 LJB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y5 LJB has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on Y5 LJB 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 Y5 LJB find?
Y5 LJB passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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