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Grey · Diesel · 2015 · 1,968 cc

L111 VAYMOT history

L111 VAY is a grey diesel Volkswagen Beetle first used on 28 Sept 2015. Its MOT is valid until 27 Sept 2027 and it has passed 9 of 15 MOT tests, with 95,218 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2026.

L111 VAY grey Volkswagen Beetle – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Sept 2027
Mileage
95,218 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2026
MOT tests
15
9 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,522 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L111 VAY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
28 Sept 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L111 VAY was last recorded at 95,218 miles on 18 Sept 2026, 7,776 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,442 miles · 24 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
7,776 miles
Average per year
7,522 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,218 miles
  • 2025 – 87,442 miles
  • 2024 – 78,040 miles
  • 2023 – 68,992 miles
  • 2022 – 60,187 miles
  • 2021 – 52,505 miles
  • 2020 – 46,187 miles
  • 2019 – 39,078 miles
  • 2018 – 34,959 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,218 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread under 3mm, very badly worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

15 tests since 14 Sept 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,218 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    95,218 miles
    Test number
    416023471495
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread under 3mm, very badly worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail95,218 miles (+7,776)2 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,218 miles
    Test number
    527581867016
    • DangerousNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged tread under 2mm, worn through cords on inside edge. 235/45 zr18 advise 4 wheel tracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread under 3mm, very badly worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread under 3mm, very badly worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass87,442 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    87,442 miles
    Test number
    734734145549

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail87,442 miles (+9,402)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,442 miles
    Test number
    515974867530
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass78,040 miles (+9,048)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    78,040 miles
    Test number
    825097973934
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass68,992 miles (+8,805)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    68,992 miles
    Test number
    279109291844
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass60,187 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    60,187 miles
    Test number
    529461765304
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cracks + Cut on outside wall but not reaching ply-cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks + 2.8mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail60,187 miles (+7,682)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,187 miles
    Test number
    771231355084
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks + 2.8mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass52,505 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    52,505 miles
    Test number
    164891687262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail52,505 miles (+6,318)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,505 miles
    Test number
    241322751267
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass46,187 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    46,187 miles
    Test number
    596552926614
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake cables slightly stiff in operation
    • AdvisoryVehicle is fitted with engine cover and full length undertrays

  12. Fail46,187 miles (+7,109)2 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,187 miles
    Test number
    836249231444
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake cables slightly stiff in operation
    • AdvisoryVehicle is fitted with engine cover and full length undertrays

  13. Pass39,078 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    39,078 miles
    Test number
    637542803110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail39,076 miles (+4,117)2 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,076 miles
    Test number
    175179001610
    • 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))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

  15. Pass34,959 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    34,959 miles
    Test number
    477037712482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L111 VAY

Does L111 VAY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L111 VAY is valid until 27 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L111 VAY?
The MOT on L111 VAY is valid until 27 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L111 VAY done?
L111 VAY was recorded at 95,218 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2026, an average of 7,522 miles a year.
Has L111 VAY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L111 VAY has failed 6 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on L111 VAY 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 VAY find?
L111 VAY passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread under 3mm, very badly worn on inside edge.

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