Volkswagen Beetle
Brown · Diesel · 2013 · 1,968 cc
L15 XMHMOT history
L15 XMH is a brown diesel Volkswagen Beetle first used on 26 Jan 2013. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 71,763 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 8 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 71,763 mi
- At MOT on 6 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 16
- 12 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 5,548 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L15 XMH
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Beetle
- Colour
- Brown
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2013
- First used
- 26 Jan 2013
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 8 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L15 XMH was last recorded at 71,763 miles on 6 Jul 2026, 84 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jul 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 71,679 miles · 4 Jul 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 84 miles
- Average per year
- 5,548 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 71,763 miles
- 2025 – 62,341 miles
- 2024 – 59,000 miles
- 2023 – 55,320 miles
- 2022 – 51,226 miles
- 2021 – 49,776 miles
- 2020 – 43,686 miles
- 2019 – 39,936 miles
- 2018 – 35,838 miles
- 2017 – 25,751 miles
- 2016 – 13,828 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
16 tests since 26 Jan 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass71,763 miles (+84)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 71,763 miles
- Test number
- 818943592883
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail71,679 miles (+9,338)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,679 miles
- Test number
- 584024647516
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Pass62,341 miles (+3,341)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 62,341 miles
- Test number
- 847045844118
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,000 miles (+3,680)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 59,000 miles
- Test number
- 557332622362
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass55,320 miles (+4,094)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 55,320 miles
- Test number
- 833721414281
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,226 miles (+1,450)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 51,226 miles
- Test number
- 459788891593
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,776 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 49,776 miles
- Test number
- 394225252413
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail49,776 miles (+3,828)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,776 miles
- Test number
- 960945771349
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass45,948 miles (+2,262)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 45,948 miles
- Test number
- 548173788412
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass43,686 miles (+3,750)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 43,686 miles
- Test number
- 921524622711
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre Unrepairable on edge
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass39,936 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 39,936 miles
- Test number
- 552506410752
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail39,936 miles (+4,098)1 dangerous2 major2 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,936 miles
- Test number
- 254579634175
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass35,838 miles (+10)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 35,838 miles
- Test number
- 439102603486
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail35,828 miles (+10,077)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,828 miles
- Test number
- 243772551080
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass25,751 miles (+11,923)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 25,751 miles
- Test number
- 930093186566
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,828 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 13,828 miles
- Test number
- 289572023257
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L15 XMH
- Does L15 XMH currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L15 XMH is valid until 8 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L15 XMH?
- The MOT on L15 XMH is valid until 8 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L15 XMH done?
- L15 XMH was recorded at 71,763 miles at its MOT on 6 Jul 2026, an average of 5,548 miles a year.
- Has L15 XMH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L15 XMH has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on L15 XMH 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 XMH find?
- L15 XMH passed its latest MOT on 6 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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