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Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

L13 AVWMOT history

L13 AVW is a black diesel Volkswagen Beetle first used on 3 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 12 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 115,071 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Sept 2027
Mileage
115,071 mi
At MOT on 5 Sept 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,520 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L13 AVW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
3 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L13 AVW was last recorded at 115,071 miles on 5 Sept 2026, 4,997 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
110,074 miles · 12 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
4,997 miles
Average per year
5,520 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,071 miles
  • 2025 – 110,074 miles
  • 2024 – 107,314 miles
  • 2023 – 102,080 miles
  • 2022 – 98,206 miles
  • 2021 – 88,053 miles
  • 2020 – 84,314 miles
  • 2019 – 78,575 miles
  • 2018 – 72,760 miles
  • 2017 – 66,619 miles
  • 2016 – 62,063 miles
  • 2015 – 55,940 miles
  • 2014 – 48,552 miles
  • 2013 – 39,624 miles
  • 2012 – 34,368 miles
  • 2011 – 29,439 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,071 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlights (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyreRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 2 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,071 miles (+4,997)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    115,071 miles
    Test number
    760723119862
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlights (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass110,074 miles (+2,760)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    110,074 miles
    Test number
    312296463268
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front head lights (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass107,314 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    107,314 miles
    Test number
    421319475174
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Fail107,314 miles (+5,234)3 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,314 miles
    Test number
    467554360275
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass102,080 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    102,080 miles
    Test number
    282451465931
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail102,079 miles (+3,873)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,079 miles
    Test number
    882272603749
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass98,206 miles (+10,153)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    98,206 miles
    Test number
    984480026216
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  8. Pass88,053 miles (+3,739)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    88,053 miles
    Test number
    431283233601
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  9. Pass84,314 miles (+5,739)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    84,314 miles
    Test number
    818697184248
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OUTER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OUTER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  10. Pass78,575 miles (+5,815)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    78,575 miles
    Test number
    620871804288
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  11. Pass72,760 miles (+6,141)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    72,760 miles
    Test number
    688798426099
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass66,619 miles (+4,556)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    66,619 miles
    Test number
    754292357367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass62,063 miles (+6,123)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    62,063 miles
    Test number
    590162880016
    • AdvisoryRear silencer outer skin corroded

  14. Pass55,940 miles (+7,388)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    55,940 miles
    Test number
    427031855036
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has an unrepairable puncture
    • NoteOffside front tyres wearing inner edge

  15. Pass48,552 miles (+8,928)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    48,552 miles
    Test number
    885152954098
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  16. Pass39,624 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    39,624 miles
    Test number
    969978253059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail39,624 miles (+5,256)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,624 miles
    Test number
    686328953082
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  18. Pass34,368 miles (+4,929)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    34,368 miles
    Test number
    296915352022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass29,439 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    29,439 miles
    Test number
    967351661006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L13 AVW

Does L13 AVW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L13 AVW is valid until 12 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L13 AVW?
The MOT on L13 AVW is valid until 12 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L13 AVW done?
L13 AVW was recorded at 115,071 miles at its MOT on 5 Sept 2026, an average of 5,520 miles a year.
Has L13 AVW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L13 AVW has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on L13 AVW 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 L13 AVW find?
L13 AVW passed its latest MOT on 5 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlights; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush, and 7 more.

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