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Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,596 cc

L111 NUGMOT history

L111 NUG is a black petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 15 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 26 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 94,146 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Feb 2027
Mileage
94,146 mi
At MOT on 27 Feb 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,949 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L111 NUG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
15 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L111 NUG was last recorded at 94,146 miles on 27 Feb 2026, 1,453 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,693 miles · 19 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,453 miles
Average per year
2,949 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 94,146 miles
  • 2024 – 92,693 miles
  • 2023 – 91,085 miles
  • 2022 – 89,798 miles
  • 2021 – 87,181 miles
  • 2020 – 85,702 miles
  • 2019 – 81,390 miles
  • 2017 – 73,626 miles
  • 2016 – 69,117 miles
  • 2015 – 65,876 miles
  • 2014 – 54,111 miles
  • 2013 – 53,832 miles
  • 2012 – 53,699 miles
  • 2011 – 50,084 miles
  • 2010 – 47,428 miles
  • 2009 – 44,524 miles
  • 2008 – 42,033 miles
  • 2007 – 40,127 miles
  • 2006 – 36,300 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,146 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flexi hose back

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flexi hose back

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • EML on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

26 tests since 17 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,146 miles (+1,453)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    94,146 miles
    Test number
    864641625754
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass92,693 miles (+1,608)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    92,693 miles
    Test number
    951247695291
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes greased
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass91,085 miles (+13)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    91,085 miles
    Test number
    450453204357
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flexi hose back (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flexi hose back (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail91,072 miles (+1,274)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,072 miles
    Test number
    540233120631
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Rear bush come away from the arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flexi hose back (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From flexi hose back (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass89,798 miles (+2,617)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    89,798 miles
    Test number
    606202117199
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both rear sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nearside front sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  6. Pass87,181 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    87,181 miles
    Test number
    186923205497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail87,181 miles (+1,479)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,181 miles
    Test number
    620735443338
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  8. Pass85,702 miles (+4,312)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    85,702 miles
    Test number
    917039292176
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes corroded under plastic coating front and rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Sleeve broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Pass81,390 miles (+7,764)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    81,390 miles
    Test number
    566398170696
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  10. Pass73,626 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    73,626 miles
    Test number
    627992153695
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  11. Fail73,624 miles (+4,507)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,624 miles
    Test number
    541553109551
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle mounting bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass69,117 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    69,117 miles
    Test number
    569700185247
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

  13. Fail69,117 miles (+3,241)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,117 miles
    Test number
    987050803086
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

  14. Pass65,876 miles (+197)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    65,876 miles
    Test number
    302381276198
    • AdvisoryEML on
    • AdvisoryItems removed from drivers view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear seat belt not tested due to child seat fitted
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre badly cracked

  15. Fail65,679 miles (+11,568)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,679 miles
    Test number
    226565790266
    • FailureExhaust engine idle speed too high engine will not hold at correct speed to check emissions (7.3.D.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryEML on
    • AdvisoryItems removed from drivers view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear seat belt not tested due to child seat fitted
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre badly cracked

  16. Pass54,111 miles (+279)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    54,111 miles
    Test number
    949644054263
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has outer wall damage but is not exposing ply/cords

  17. Pass53,832 miles (+133)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    53,832 miles
    Test number
    925976643221
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteO/s front tyre perishing and cracking on tread and sidewall

  18. Pass53,699 miles (+3,615)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    53,699 miles
    Test number
    899573542220
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteN/ front tyre perishing on outer sidwall

  19. Pass50,084 miles (+2,656)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    50,084 miles
    Test number
    829848921269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass47,428 miles (+2,904)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    47,428 miles
    Test number
    190420230205
    • NoteRear Number plate starting to delaminate still readable.
    • NoteReverse light not working

  21. Pass44,524 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    44,524 miles
    Test number
    944831539257
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  22. Fail44,524 miles (+2,491)8 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,524 miles
    Test number
    852041939272
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  23. Pass42,033 miles (+1,906)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    42,033 miles
    Test number
    793778698127
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass40,127 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    40,127 miles
    Test number
    310998697118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail40,127 miles (+3,827)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,127 miles
    Test number
    894918797169
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass36,300 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    36,300 miles
    Test number
    972378396107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L111 NUG

Does L111 NUG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L111 NUG is valid until 26 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L111 NUG?
The MOT on L111 NUG is valid until 26 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L111 NUG done?
L111 NUG was recorded at 94,146 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2026, an average of 2,949 miles a year.
Has L111 NUG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L111 NUG has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on L111 NUG 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 L111 NUG find?
L111 NUG passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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