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Blue · Diesel · 2014 · 1,968 cc

L11 YLJMOT history

L11 YLJ is a blue diesel Volkswagen Beetle first used on 10 May 2014. Its MOT is valid until 13 Feb 2027 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 86,307 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2026.

L11 YLJ blue Volkswagen Beetle – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Feb 2027
Mileage
86,307 mi
At MOT on 14 Jan 2026
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,320 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L11 YLJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
10 May 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L11 YLJ was last recorded at 86,307 miles on 14 Jan 2026, 8,264 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,043 miles · 14 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
8,264 miles
Average per year
8,320 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,307 miles
  • 2025 – 78,043 miles
  • 2024 – 75,500 miles
  • 2023 – 72,155 miles
  • 2021 – 65,018 miles
  • 2019 – 36,484 miles
  • 2018 – 20,083 miles
  • 2017 – 14,078 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,307 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

12 tests since 10 May 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,307 miles (+8,264)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    86,307 miles
    Test number
    500233859092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass78,043 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    78,043 miles
    Test number
    420723570073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail78,043 miles (+2,543)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,043 miles
    Test number
    144307742833
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  4. Pass75,500 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    75,500 miles
    Test number
    710136586511
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail75,500 miles (+3,345)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,500 miles
    Test number
    746830489874
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass72,155 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    72,155 miles
    Test number
    553374657298
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Fail72,154 miles (+7,136)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,154 miles
    Test number
    798579312669
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass65,018 miles (+8,625)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    65,018 miles
    Test number
    931389679728
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass56,393 miles (+19,909)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    56,393 miles
    Test number
    420548895577
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  10. Pass36,484 miles (+16,401)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    36,484 miles
    Test number
    914582100604
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Both rear tyres stepping on inner edges
  11. Pass20,083 miles (+6,005)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    20,083 miles
    Test number
    127595652550

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass14,078 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2018
    Odometer
    14,078 miles
    Test number
    458844103641
    • AdvisoryNo measurable level of smoke emitted

Questions about L11 YLJ

Does L11 YLJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L11 YLJ is valid until 13 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L11 YLJ?
The MOT on L11 YLJ is valid until 13 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L11 YLJ done?
L11 YLJ was recorded at 86,307 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2026, an average of 8,320 miles a year.
Has L11 YLJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L11 YLJ has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on L11 YLJ 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 L11 YLJ find?
L11 YLJ passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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