Volkswagen Beetle
Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,984 cc
L13 VMBMOT history
L13 VMB is a blue petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 1 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 13 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 101,712 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 13 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 101,712 mi
- At MOT on 9 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 18 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 3,351 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L13 VMB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Beetle
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,984 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 1 Mar 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 13 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L13 VMB was last recorded at 101,712 miles on 9 Mar 2026, 2,227 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 99,485 miles · 14 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,227 miles
- Average per year
- 3,351 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 101,712 miles
- 2025 – 99,485 miles
- 2023 – 98,576 miles
- 2022 – 97,953 miles
- 2021 – 96,806 miles
- 2020 – 96,125 miles
- 2019 – 93,976 miles
- 2018 – 91,145 miles
- 2017 – 89,453 miles
- 2016 – 86,195 miles
- 2015 – 84,781 miles
- 2014 – 81,619 miles
- 2013 – 76,276 miles
- 2012 – 70,588 miles
- 2010 – 64,720 miles
- 2009 – 60,882 miles
- 2008 – 47,964 miles
- 2007 – 37,940 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass101,712 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
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
Major3 MOTs, 2020–2023
Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Full MOT history
25 tests since 27 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass101,712 miles (+2,227)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 101,712 miles
- Test number
- 209794195543
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass99,485 miles (+909)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 99,485 miles
- Test number
- 166562301099
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass98,576 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 98,576 miles
- Test number
- 800620121332
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fail98,576 miles (+623)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,576 miles
- Test number
- 136902467198
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass97,953 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 97,953 miles
- Test number
- 378004764656
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer sill corroded outside prescribed area
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail97,953 miles (+1,147)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,953 miles
- Test number
- 967586199505
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer sill corroded outside prescribed area
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass96,806 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 96,806 miles
- Test number
- 382758932162
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail96,806 miles (+681)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,806 miles
- Test number
- 905758331403
- MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass96,125 miles (+7)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 96,125 miles
- Test number
- 193888675256
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened close to excessive (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Close to excessive (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail96,118 miles (+2,142)5 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,118 miles
- Test number
- 879041500493
- MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened close to excessive (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Close to excessive (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass93,976 miles (+2,831)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 93,976 miles
- Test number
- 549989822589
- AdvisoryN/s/f outer sill corroded outside prescribed area
Pass91,145 miles (+1,692)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 91,145 miles
- Test number
- 869858014401
- 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))
Pass89,453 miles (+3,258)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 89,453 miles
- Test number
- 229934218075
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,195 miles (+1,414)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 86,195 miles
- Test number
- 314815394956
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,781 miles (+3,162)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 84,781 miles
- Test number
- 609355188872
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,619 miles (+5,343)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 81,619 miles
- Test number
- 879488354200
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteDamage to nearside outer sill panel
Pass76,276 miles3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 76,276 miles
- Test number
- 818219853285
- NoteBoth front tyres worn on outer edges
- NoteSome damage to front bumper
- NoteSome wear on both front brake discs
Fail76,276 miles (+5,688)10 failures3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,276 miles
- Test number
- 388209143422
- FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
- FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- NoteBoth front tyres worn on outer edges
- NoteSome damage to front bumper
- NoteSome wear on both front brake discs
Pass70,588 miles (+9)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 70,588 miles
- Test number
- 625095502167
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail70,579 miles (+5,859)9 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,579 miles
- Test number
- 717882802106
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- FailureOffside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Pass64,720 miles (+3,838)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 64,720 miles
- Test number
- 914620060022
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,882 miles (+12,918)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 60,882 miles
- Test number
- 134367559416
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail47,964 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,964 miles
- Test number
- 320339748047
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass47,964 miles (+10,024)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 47,964 miles
- Test number
- 680119548013
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,940 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 37,940 miles
- Test number
- 243028457058
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L13 VMB
- Does L13 VMB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L13 VMB is valid until 13 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L13 VMB?
- The MOT on L13 VMB is valid until 13 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L13 VMB done?
- L13 VMB was recorded at 101,712 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2026, an average of 3,351 miles a year.
- Has L13 VMB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L13 VMB has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Nov 2023.
- Has the mileage on L13 VMB 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 VMB find?
- L13 VMB passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy; offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy, and 1 more.
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