Volkswagen Beetle
Grey · Diesel · 2015 · 1,968 cc
L16 DOWMOT history
L16 DOW is a grey diesel Volkswagen Beetle first used on 20 Aug 2015. Its MOT is valid until 19 Aug 2027 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 35,018 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 19 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 35,018 mi
- At MOT on 18 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 11
- 9 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 2,996 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L16 DOW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Beetle
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2015
- First used
- 20 Aug 2015
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 19 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L16 DOW was last recorded at 35,018 miles on 18 Aug 2026, 1,822 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 33,196 miles · 12 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,822 miles
- Average per year
- 2,996 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 35,018 miles
- 2025 – 33,196 miles
- 2024 – 31,721 miles
- 2023 – 28,862 miles
- 2022 – 24,947 miles
- 2021 – 20,708 miles
- 2020 – 18,715 miles
- 2019 – 14,986 miles
- 2018 – 11,067 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.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
11 tests since 20 Aug 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass35,018 miles (+1,822)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 35,018 miles
- Test number
- 778640113452
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,196 miles (+1,475)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 33,196 miles
- Test number
- 240651808248
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,721 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 31,721 miles
- Test number
- 509009184086
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail31,721 miles (+2,859)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,721 miles
- Test number
- 287505160619
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Pass28,862 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 28,862 miles
- Test number
- 497014228593
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail28,862 miles (+3,915)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 28,862 miles
- Test number
- 688601043886
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass24,947 miles (+4,239)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 24,947 miles
- Test number
- 281915353388
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,708 miles (+1,993)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 20,708 miles
- Test number
- 365339618738
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,715 miles (+3,729)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 18,715 miles
- Test number
- 290935881171
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass14,986 miles (+3,919)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 14,986 miles
- Test number
- 240275833244
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass11,067 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 11,067 miles
- Test number
- 218830368917
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L16 DOW
- Does L16 DOW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 DOW is valid until 19 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L16 DOW?
- The MOT on L16 DOW is valid until 19 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L16 DOW done?
- L16 DOW was recorded at 35,018 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2026, an average of 2,996 miles a year.
- Has L16 DOW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L16 DOW has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Aug 2024.
- Has the mileage on L16 DOW 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 DOW find?
- L16 DOW passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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