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Yellow · Petrol · 2014 · 1,390 cc

L16 AWWMOT history

L16 AWW is a yellow petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 31 Jan 2014. Its MOT is valid until 1 Nov 2026 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 65,525 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2025.

L16 AWW yellow Volkswagen Beetle – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Nov 2026
Mileage
65,525 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2025
MOT tests
13
9 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,726 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 AWW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
31 Jan 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 AWW was last recorded at 65,525 miles on 20 Oct 2025, 5,048 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
60,477 miles · 2 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
5,048 miles
Average per year
4,726 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 65,525 miles
  • 2024 – 60,477 miles
  • 2023 – 54,925 miles
  • 2022 – 51,566 miles
  • 2021 – 47,038 miles
  • 2020 – 43,482 miles
  • 2019 – 37,565 miles
  • 2018 – 31,643 miles
  • 2017 – 24,766 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,525 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking slightly (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking slightly (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

13 tests since 6 Mar 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,525 miles (+5,048)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    65,525 miles
    Test number
    235121542652
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking slightly (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking slightly (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass60,477 miles (+5,552)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    60,477 miles
    Test number
    505770187031
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass54,925 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    54,925 miles
    Test number
    975757987118
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail54,925 miles (+3,359)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,925 miles
    Test number
    864146274970
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass51,566 miles (+4,528)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    51,566 miles
    Test number
    522139760915
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass47,038 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    47,038 miles
    Test number
    581159162895

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail47,038 miles (+3,556)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,038 miles
    Test number
    509748669925
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass43,482 miles (+5,917)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    43,482 miles
    Test number
    384693377156
    • AdvisoryAdvsie tracking check due to wear of front tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on inner edge

  9. Pass37,565 miles (+17)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    37,565 miles
    Test number
    728297259948
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail37,548 miles (+5,905)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,548 miles
    Test number
    145058958861
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass31,643 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    31,643 miles
    Test number
    842162193846

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail31,643 miles (+6,877)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,643 miles
    Test number
    289694891448
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

  13. Pass24,766 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    24,766 miles
    Test number
    267356408179
    • 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 AWW

Does L16 AWW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 AWW is valid until 1 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L16 AWW?
The MOT on L16 AWW is valid until 1 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L16 AWW done?
L16 AWW was recorded at 65,525 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2025, an average of 4,726 miles a year.
Has L16 AWW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 AWW has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on L16 AWW 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 AWW find?
L16 AWW passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe; nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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