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Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,596 cc

L100 LBXMOT history

L100 LBX is a black petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 8 Jan 2008. Its MOT expired on 1 Jun 2025 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 124,250 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 May 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Jun 2025
Mileage
124,250 mi
At MOT on 16 May 2024
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,033 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L100 LBX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
8 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
16 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L100 LBX was last recorded at 124,250 miles on 16 May 2024, 10,430 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,820 miles · 2 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
10,430 miles
Average per year
7,033 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 124,250 miles
  • 2023 – 113,820 miles
  • 2022 – 105,534 miles
  • 2021 – 96,779 miles
  • 2020 – 92,145 miles
  • 2019 – 84,216 miles
  • 2018 – 77,210 miles
  • 2017 – 71,154 miles
  • 2016 – 65,983 miles
  • 2014 – 57,166 miles
  • 2013 – 49,303 miles
  • 2012 – 43,618 miles
  • 2011 – 35,945 miles
  • 2010 – 29,862 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,250 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill damaged but not holed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

21 tests since 14 Dec 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,250 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    124,250 miles
    Test number
    339487582223
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail124,250 miles (+10,430)1 dangerous6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,250 miles
    Test number
    563191995644
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread and inner edge very worn but not exposing any ply or cords (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass113,820 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    113,820 miles
    Test number
    215671518792
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill damaged but not holed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail113,820 miles (+8,286)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,820 miles
    Test number
    522010418193
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill damaged but not holed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass105,534 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2023
    Odometer
    105,534 miles
    Test number
    595314119778

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail105,534 miles (+8,755)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,534 miles
    Test number
    365312012698
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all missing (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass96,779 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2022
    Odometer
    96,779 miles
    Test number
    283185157482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail96,778 miles (+4,633)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,778 miles
    Test number
    454510108004
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  9. Pass92,145 miles (+7,929)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2021
    Odometer
    92,145 miles
    Test number
    759019338311
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass84,216 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    84,216 miles
    Test number
    330364591848
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Fail84,216 miles (+7,006)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,216 miles
    Test number
    450794985339
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass77,210 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2019
    Odometer
    77,210 miles
    Test number
    821570840331
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Fail77,210 miles (+6,056)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,210 miles
    Test number
    123697983585
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass71,154 miles (+5,171)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2018
    Odometer
    71,154 miles
    Test number
    984679158078
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass65,983 miles (+8,817)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2017
    Odometer
    65,983 miles
    Test number
    196974961981
    • 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)

  16. Pass57,166 miles (+7,863)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    57,166 miles
    Test number
    628618024355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass49,303 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    49,303 miles
    Test number
    686479203308
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteHandbrake lever slightly 'stiff'.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail49,303 miles (+5,685)2 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,303 miles
    Test number
    738059803339
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteHandbrake lever slightly 'stiff'.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass43,618 miles (+7,673)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    43,618 miles
    Test number
    917625002354
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  20. Pass35,945 miles (+6,083)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    35,945 miles
    Test number
    667215701397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass29,862 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    29,862 miles
    Test number
    114838140365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L100 LBX

Does L100 LBX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L100 LBX expired on 1 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L100 LBX?
The MOT on L100 LBX expired on 1 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L100 LBX done?
L100 LBX was recorded at 124,250 miles at its MOT on 16 May 2024, an average of 7,033 miles a year.
Has L100 LBX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L100 LBX has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 16 May 2024.
Has the mileage on L100 LBX 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 L100 LBX find?
L100 LBX passed its latest MOT on 16 May 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside front road wheel slightly distorted; nearside integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill.

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