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LR04MJR
2005 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1596cc
General Information
- Registration LR04MJR
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model BEETLE
- Year 2005
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1596cc
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- Expires 18 Sep 2026
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
18
Passes
5
Failures
78.26%
Pass Rate
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51 Total Defects Recorded
10 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 148,443 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
19 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 140,568 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
2 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 131,311 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
8 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 124,774 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2022 9 Jun 20265 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 124,769 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
1 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 114,840 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2021 9 Jun 202617 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 110,279 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- slight play in o/s steering rack end
9 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 107,946 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2019 9 Jun 202627 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 106,010 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Oil leak from turbo area ()
15 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 101,751 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
24 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 94,276 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2016 9 Jun 202624 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 94,276 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
26 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 86,372 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2015 9 Jun 202626 Sep 2014
Fail
Mileage: 86,372 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
30 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 78,870 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2014 9 Jun 20262 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 68,485 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2013 9 Jun 20261 Oct 2012
Fail
Mileage: 68,485 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
23 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 68,471 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jan 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
23 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 60,640 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
23 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 50,194 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2011 9 Jun 202623 Mar 2010
Fail
Mileage: 50,194 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
1 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 32,668 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
15 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 29,853 MI
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LR04MJR was registered on 2005-05-19
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