VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE WM05LHZ has 27 MOTs

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This 2005 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE has Passed 19 MOTs and Failed 8 times since 2008

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 124,343 miles 3 weeks ago on Monday 24th August 2026 at 14:33.

The current MOT will expire in 12 months on Monday 23rd August 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 3 months on Tuesday 1st December 2026.

WM05LHZ MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED23RD AUGUST 2027124,343 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Both O/s And N/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Outer Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Coil Spring Corroded Both O/s And N/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Coil Spring Corroded Both O/s And N/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Both O/s And N/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
FAILED22ND JULY 2026124,339 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content At Idle Exceeds Manufacturer's Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  3. MAJOR - Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Exceeds Manufacturer's Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  4. MAJOR - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
  5. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
PASSED9TH JULY 202513TH JULY 2026122,239 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Vehicles Internal Headlight Adjuster Altered To Recheck Lights
  2. MINOR - Central Rear Stop Lamp(s) With A Multiple Light Source Up To 1/2 Not Functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
  3. MINOR - Nearside Front Position Lamp Light Intensity Obviously Reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED9TH JULY 2025122,239 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Vehicles Internal Headlight Adjuster Altered To Recheck Lights
  2. PRS - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
  3. MINOR - Central Rear Stop Lamp(s) With A Multiple Light Source Up To 1/2 Not Functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
  4. MINOR - Nearside Front Position Lamp Light Intensity Obviously Reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED9TH JULY 202413TH JULY 2025117,327 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Signs Of A Coolant Leak
  2. ADVISORY - Slight Damage To N/s Rear Bumper
FAILED8TH JULY 2024117,327 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Signs Of A Coolant Leak
  2. ADVISORY - Slight Damage To N/s Rear Bumper
  3. MAJOR - Offside Front Side Repeater Missing Wing Mirror Indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
FAILED3RD JULY 2024117,301 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Driver's View Items Removed From Driver's View Prior To Test From Interior Mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Signs Of Coolant Leak ?
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Caliper Hand Brake Lever Not Returning Fully
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Bumper Slight Damage
  7. MAJOR - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. MAJOR - Offside Side Repeater Lens Defective Such That The Emitted Light Is Adversely Affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
  9. MAJOR - Offside Side Repeater With A Multiple Light Source More Than 1/2 Not Functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  10. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Outer Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength Sill Area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  11. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED14TH JULY 202313TH JULY 2024110,819 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Engine / Gear Box Oil Leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread Poor Condition (0.1 (b))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Coil Spring Corroded Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Coil Spring Corroded Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
FAILED10TH JULY 2023110,818 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Engine Mil Inoperative Or Indicates A Malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Battery Insecure And Likely To Fall From Carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Engine / Gear Box Oil Leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. MAJOR - Central Exhaust System Insecure Centre Exhaust Bracket Broken (6.1.2 (a))
  8. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread Poor Condition (0.1 (b))
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Coil Spring Corroded Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Front Coil Spring Corroded Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  11. MAJOR - Offside Rear Cab Or Chassis Has Excessive Corrosion, Seriously Affecting Its Strength Within 30cm Of A Cab Mounting Outer Seal Rusted To Excess 30 Cm From Seat Belt Mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  12. MAJOR - Offside Front Driver's Seat Fore And Aft Adjustment Mechanism Not Functioning As Intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
PASSED17TH JUNE 202216TH JUNE 2023102,209 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Integral Body Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Outer Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
FAILED17TH JUNE 2022102,209 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. PRS - Nearside Front Road Wheel Fixing Missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Integral Body Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Outer Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
PASSED24TH MARCH 202123RD MARCH 202295,064 MI
PASSED21ST MARCH 202020TH MARCH 202186,442 MI
PASSED8TH APRIL 201930TH APRIL 202082,906 MI
PASSED6TH APRIL 201830TH APRIL 201977,339 MI
PASSED7TH APRIL 201730TH APRIL 201870,714 MI
PASSED8TH APRIL 201630TH APRIL 201763,908 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED13TH APRIL 201530TH APRIL 201657,388 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  2. USER ENTERED - O/s/r Tyre Inner/outer Sidewalls Slightly Damaged
PASSED7TH APRIL 201430TH APRIL 201553,067 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
FAILED7TH APRIL 201453,067 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED23RD APRIL 201330TH APRIL 201450,458 MI
PASSED12TH APRIL 201230TH APRIL 201347,107 MI
PASSED28TH APRIL 201130TH APRIL 201243,594 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED29TH APRIL 201030TH APRIL 201141,030 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Both Rear Tyres Cracked.
FAILED28TH APRIL 201041,029 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Steering Arm Has Relative Movement At Its Fixings (2.2.b.1h)
  2. USER ENTERED - Both Rear Tyres Cracked.
PASSED1ST MAY 200930TH APRIL 201034,355 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED29TH AUGUST 200828TH AUGUST 200930,761 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

WM05LHZ Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 70% | MOT Failure Rate: 30%

WM05LHZ MOT Comments

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WM05LHZ Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 124,343 miles | Average yearly mileage: 5,921 miles

WM05LHZ FAQs

This Volkswagen Beetle with registration WM05LHZ was manufactured on Friday 5th August 2005 so it is currently 21 years old. Its colour is Silver and it has a 2 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 124,343 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 5,921 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 27 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Beetle beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2008. We can see 8 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means WM05LHZ has a 70% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Beetle has had 54 Advisories, 3 PRS Notices, 4 Minor, 16 Major, 0 Dangerous and 1 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Beetle is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 3 months on Tuesday 1st December 2026 .

Does WM05LHZ have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Friday 11th September 2026 WM05LHZ does have an active MOT. Read more

Is WM05LHZ Taxed?

Yes, as of Friday 11th September 2026 WM05LHZ does have Tax. Read more

When does WM05LHZ Tax expire?

The current Tax for WM05LHZ will expire in 3 months on Tuesday 1st December 2026. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does WM05LHZ MOT expire?

The current MOT for WM05LHZ will expire in 12 months on Monday 23rd August 2027. Read more

When did WM05LHZ have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for WM05LHZ was on Monday 24th August 2026 at 14:33. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has WM05LHZ Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 27 MOTs on record for WM05LHZ we can see 19 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has WM05LHZ Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 27 MOTs on record for WM05LHZ we can see 8 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 70% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is WM05LHZ?

WM05LHZ is registered as a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle. Read more

How many miles has WM05LHZ done?

The odometer reading for WM05LHZ at the last MOT in August 2026 was 124,343 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 5,921 miles per year. Read more

How old is WM05LHZ?

The vehicle WM05LHZ was manufactured in 2005 so it is currently 21 years old. It was first registered on Friday 5th August 2005. Read more

What colour is WM05LHZ?

The official colour of WM05LHZ is recorded as Silver. Read more

What engine does WM05LHZ have?

WM05LHZ has a 2 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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