Volkswagen Beetle
Red · Petrol · 2003 · 1,984 cc
L13 VWBMOT history
L13 VWB is a red petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 9 Aug 2003. Its MOT expired on 22 Apr 2026 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 81,398 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Apr 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 22 Apr 2026
- Mileage
- 81,398 mi
- At MOT on 23 Apr 2025
- MOT tests
- 19
- 16 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 2,661 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L13 VWB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Beetle
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,984 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 9 Aug 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 22 Apr 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Apr 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L13 VWB was last recorded at 81,398 miles on 23 Apr 2025, 39 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Aug 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 81,359 miles · 30 Aug 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 39 miles
- Average per year
- 2,661 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 81,398 miles
- 2023 – 81,359 miles
- 2020 – 81,199 miles
- 2019 – 78,589 miles
- 2018 – 62,775 miles
- 2017 – 60,677 miles
- 2016 – 56,832 miles
- 2015 – 54,486 miles
- 2014 – 52,222 miles
- 2013 – 49,521 miles
- 2012 – 47,910 miles
- 2011 – 45,663 miles
- 2010 – 43,462 miles
- 2009 – 41,277 miles
- 2007 – 36,119 miles
- 2006 – 31,879 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass81,398 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to testRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
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.
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023
Full MOT history
19 tests since 13 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass81,398 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 81,398 miles
- Test number
- 385445369913
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Fail81,398 miles (+39)4 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,398 miles
- Test number
- 578483038039
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Pass81,359 miles (+160)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 81,359 miles
- Test number
- 186900532615
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))
Pass81,199 miles (+2,610)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 81,199 miles
- Test number
- 995373670405
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))
Pass78,589 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 78,589 miles
- Test number
- 981319697690
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail78,589 miles (+15,814)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,589 miles
- Test number
- 280318077086
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass62,775 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 62,775 miles
- Test number
- 182857472815
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre uneven wear
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail62,775 miles (+2,098)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,775 miles
- Test number
- 896572264926
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre uneven wear
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass60,677 miles (+3,845)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 60,677 miles
- Test number
- 967310046033
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,832 miles (+2,346)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 56,832 miles
- Test number
- 154895470120
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre starting to perish
- AdvisoryCheck engine light illuminated
Pass54,486 miles (+2,264)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 54,486 miles
- Test number
- 349879665184
- NoteEngine management light on
- NoteOffside rear tyre perishing
Pass52,222 miles (+2,701)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 52,222 miles
- Test number
- 707378374141
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,521 miles (+1,611)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 49,521 miles
- Test number
- 317816453141
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,910 miles (+2,247)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2013
- Odometer
- 47,910 miles
- Test number
- 479834442180
- NoteNearside front tyre perished
- NoteOffside front tyre perished
Pass45,663 miles (+2,201)
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2012
- Odometer
- 45,663 miles
- Test number
- 499129301147
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,462 miles (+2,185)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2011
- Odometer
- 43,462 miles
- Test number
- 403141230127
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass41,277 miles (+5,158)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 41,277 miles
- Test number
- 801670019138
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,119 miles (+4,240)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 36,119 miles
- Test number
- 333611987498
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,879 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 31,879 miles
- Test number
- 954716856243
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L13 VWB
- Does L13 VWB currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L13 VWB expired on 22 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L13 VWB?
- The MOT on L13 VWB expired on 22 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L13 VWB done?
- L13 VWB was recorded at 81,398 miles at its MOT on 23 Apr 2025, an average of 2,661 miles a year.
- Has L13 VWB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L13 VWB has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Apr 2025.
- Has the mileage on L13 VWB 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 VWB find?
- L13 VWB passed its latest MOT on 23 Apr 2025 with 1 advisory: items removed from driver's view prior to test.
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