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Volkswagen Beetle

Black · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

L15 AWSMOT history

L15 AWS is a black diesel Volkswagen Beetle first used on 18 Aug 2004. Its MOT expired on 26 Oct 2023 and it has passed 8 of 13 MOT tests, with 69,004 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Oct 2023
Mileage
69,004 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2022
MOT tests
13
8 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,371 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L15 AWS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
18 Aug 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

L15 AWS was last recorded at 69,004 miles on 27 Oct 2022, 1,779 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Apr 2018.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,225 miles · 30 Apr 2018
Between the last two tests
1,779 miles
Average per year
2,371 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 69,004 miles
  • 2018 – 67,225 miles
  • 2015 – 66,467 miles
  • 2014 – 62,683 miles
  • 2010 – 59,578 miles
  • 2009 – 52,953 miles
  • 2008 – 44,023 miles
  • 2007 – 33,042 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,004 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

13 tests since 28 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,004 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    69,004 miles
    Test number
    311975333221
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail69,004 miles (+1,779)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,004 miles
    Test number
    186562701543
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass67,225 miles (+758)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    67,225 miles
    Test number
    764353893916

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass66,467 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    66,467 miles
    Test number
    569187995144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail66,467 miles (+3,784)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,467 miles
    Test number
    595847195195
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  6. Pass62,683 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    62,683 miles
    Test number
    945641894141
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  7. Fail62,683 miles (+3,105)7 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,683 miles
    Test number
    235500394416
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass59,578 miles (+6,625)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    59,578 miles
    Test number
    184435270264
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth sides front discs slightly scored

  9. Pass52,953 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    52,953 miles
    Test number
    563394659240
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail52,953 miles (+8,930)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,953 miles
    Test number
    984284559264
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass44,023 miles (+10,981)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    44,023 miles
    Test number
    590344258200
    • NoteOil leak

  12. Pass33,042 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    33,042 miles
    Test number
    491091147204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail33,042 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,042 miles
    Test number
    373380347408
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Questions about L15 AWS

Does L15 AWS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L15 AWS expired on 26 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L15 AWS?
The MOT on L15 AWS expired on 26 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L15 AWS done?
L15 AWS was recorded at 69,004 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2022, an average of 2,371 miles a year.
Has L15 AWS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L15 AWS has failed 5 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on L15 AWS 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 L15 AWS find?
L15 AWS passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2022 with 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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