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Brown · Petrol · 2013 · 1,390 cc

L16 ATWMOT history

L16 ATW is a brown petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 31 May 2013. Its MOT is valid until 31 May 2027 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 62,342 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 May 2026.

L16 ATW brown Volkswagen Beetle – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 May 2027
Mileage
62,342 mi
At MOT on 6 May 2026
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,867 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 ATW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Brown
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
31 May 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 May 2027
Latest MOT test
6 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 ATW was last recorded at 62,342 miles on 6 May 2026, 3,303 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
59,039 miles · 29 May 2025
Between the last two tests
3,303 miles
Average per year
3,867 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 62,342 miles
  • 2025 – 59,039 miles
  • 2024 – 55,581 miles
  • 2023 – 52,387 miles
  • 2022 – 48,723 miles
  • 2021 – 43,559 miles
  • 2020 – 40,835 miles
  • 2019 – 37,555 miles
  • 2018 – 33,382 miles
  • 2017 – 28,756 miles
  • 2016 – 23,734 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,342 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Engine covers and under trays fitted

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2024

Full MOT history

12 tests since 11 May 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass62,342 miles (+3,303)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2027
    Odometer
    62,342 miles
    Test number
    638778217034
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  2. Pass59,039 miles (+3,458)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2026
    Odometer
    59,039 miles
    Test number
    339427729891
    • MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated o/s & n/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers and under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring light on

  3. Pass55,581 miles (+3,194)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2025
    Odometer
    55,581 miles
    Test number
    166481328786
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted

  4. Pass52,387 miles (+3,664)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2024
    Odometer
    52,387 miles
    Test number
    841781517646
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  5. Pass48,723 miles (+5,164)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2023
    Odometer
    48,723 miles
    Test number
    187004418953
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass43,559 miles (+2,724)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2022
    Odometer
    43,559 miles
    Test number
    992160904493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass40,835 miles (+3,280)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2021
    Odometer
    40,835 miles
    Test number
    189638571071
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted

  8. Pass37,555 miles (+4,173)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2020
    Odometer
    37,555 miles
    Test number
    208471027041
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted

  9. Pass33,382 miles (+4,626)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2019
    Odometer
    33,382 miles
    Test number
    640769351250
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s & n/s

  10. Pass28,756 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    28,756 miles
    Test number
    630403728863
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s & n/s rear
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted

  11. Fail28,756 miles (+5,022)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,756 miles
    Test number
    116244038298
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s & n/s rear
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted

  12. Pass23,734 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2017
    Odometer
    23,734 miles
    Test number
    840409122091
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L16 ATW

Does L16 ATW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 ATW is valid until 31 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L16 ATW?
The MOT on L16 ATW is valid until 31 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L16 ATW done?
L16 ATW was recorded at 62,342 miles at its MOT on 6 May 2026, an average of 3,867 miles a year.
Has L16 ATW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 ATW has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 9 May 2017.
Has the mileage on L16 ATW 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 L16 ATW find?
L16 ATW passed its latest MOT on 6 May 2026 with 2 minor defects: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated.

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