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Volkswagen Beetle

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,596 cc

L16 DVJMOT history

L16 DVJ is a blue petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 1 Mar 2004. Its MOT expired on 12 May 2025 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 109,822 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 May 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 12 May 2025
Mileage
109,822 mi
At MOT on 13 May 2024
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,674 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 DVJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
1 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 May 2025
Latest MOT test
13 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 DVJ was last recorded at 109,822 miles on 13 May 2024, 1,559 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Apr 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Mar 2022: 105,920 miles, lower than 114,063 miles on 30 Sept 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
108,263 miles · 11 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
1,559 miles
Average per year
4,674 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 109,822 miles
  • 2023 – 108,263 miles
  • 2022 – 105,920 miles
  • 2020 – 114,063 miles
  • 2019 – 112,739 miles
  • 2018 – 110,940 miles
  • 2017 – 107,720 miles
  • 2016 – 105,362 miles
  • 2015 – 95,070 miles
  • 2014 – 84,103 miles
  • 2013 – 74,280 miles
  • 2012 – 66,461 miles
  • 2011 – 56,347 miles
  • 2010 – 48,690 miles
  • 2009 – 42,637 miles
  • 2008 – 35,840 miles
  • 2007 – 30,117 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,822 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryVehicle undersealedRecorded at 5 MOTs since 2019

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 Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance DOOR LENS (1.4.A.2e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Headlamp aim too high

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

25 tests since 24 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,822 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2025
    Odometer
    109,822 miles
    Test number
    699222392826
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle undersealed

  2. Fail109,822 miles (+1,559)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,822 miles
    Test number
    457266884268
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle undersealed

  3. Pass108,263 miles (+2,343)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    108,263 miles
    Test number
    737763555567
    • AdvisoryVehicle undersealed

  4. Pass105,920 miles (-8,143)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    105,920 miles
    Test number
    134056414903
    • AdvisoryVehicle undersealed

  5. Pass114,063 miles (+1,324)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    114,063 miles
    Test number
    187357837609
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle undersealed

  6. Pass112,739 miles (+1,799)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    112,739 miles
    Test number
    281234580371
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle undersealed

  7. Pass110,940 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    110,940 miles
    Test number
    848165500092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail110,937 miles (+3,217)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,937 miles
    Test number
    854922212216
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

  9. Pass107,720 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    107,720 miles
    Test number
    538945849032
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance DOOR LENS (1.4.A.2e)

  10. Fail107,720 miles (+2,358)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,720 miles
    Test number
    765311689721
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance DOOR LENS (1.4.A.2e)

  11. Pass105,362 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    105,362 miles
    Test number
    363869529850
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail105,362 miles (+10,292)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,362 miles
    Test number
    270444192902
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass95,070 miles (+10,967)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    95,070 miles
    Test number
    178740075113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail84,103 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,103 miles
    Test number
    287899434121
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  15. Pass84,103 miles (+9,823)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    84,103 miles
    Test number
    659819034159
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  16. Pass74,280 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    74,280 miles
    Test number
    855733563142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail74,280 miles (+7,819)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,280 miles
    Test number
    985632863154
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass66,461 miles (+10,114)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    66,461 miles
    Test number
    525047602274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass56,347 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    56,347 miles
    Test number
    879922191196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail56,346 miles (+7,656)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,346 miles
    Test number
    575518281103
    • FailureNearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • FailureNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

  21. Pass48,690 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    48,690 miles
    Test number
    222029780440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail48,690 miles (+6,053)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,690 miles
    Test number
    880169380135
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  23. Pass42,637 miles (+6,797)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    42,637 miles
    Test number
    313189089181
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass35,840 miles (+5,723)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    35,840 miles
    Test number
    902269688165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass30,117 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    30,117 miles
    Test number
    180664217106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L16 DVJ

Does L16 DVJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L16 DVJ expired on 12 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L16 DVJ?
The MOT on L16 DVJ expired on 12 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L16 DVJ done?
L16 DVJ was recorded at 109,822 miles at its MOT on 13 May 2024, an average of 4,674 miles a year.
Has L16 DVJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 DVJ has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 13 May 2024.
Has the mileage on L16 DVJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Mar 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L16 DVJ find?
L16 DVJ passed its latest MOT on 13 May 2024 with 3 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; vehicle undersealed.

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