Volkswagen Beetle
Beige · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc
L16 JWSMOT history
L16 JWS is a beige petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 13 Feb 2008. Its MOT expired on 13 Aug 2026 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 111,048 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 13 Aug 2026
- Mileage
- 111,048 mi
- At MOT on 12 Aug 2025
- MOT tests
- 21
- 16 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 5,346 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L16 JWS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Beetle
- Colour
- Beige
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 13 Feb 2008
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 13 Aug 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Aug 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L16 JWS was last recorded at 111,048 miles on 12 Aug 2025, 2,396 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Aug 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 108,652 miles · 14 Aug 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 2,396 miles
- Average per year
- 5,346 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 111,048 miles
- 2024 – 108,652 miles
- 2023 – 102,686 miles
- 2022 – 97,171 miles
- 2021 – 91,068 miles
- 2020 – 85,298 miles
- 2019 – 80,752 miles
- 2018 – 75,962 miles
- 2017 – 70,019 miles
- 2016 – 64,648 miles
- 2015 – 58,364 miles
- 2014 – 49,173 miles
- 2013 – 41,569 miles
- 2012 – 39,394 miles
- 2011 – 33,330 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass111,048 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
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.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
21 tests since 28 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass111,048 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 111,048 miles
- Test number
- 856946756772
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Fail111,048 miles (+2,396)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,048 miles
- Test number
- 780790283444
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Pass108,652 miles (+5,966)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 108,652 miles
- Test number
- 492826137293
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass102,686 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 102,686 miles
- Test number
- 199039986574
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail102,685 miles (+5,514)1 dangerous9 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,685 miles
- Test number
- 859406463560
- DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both RENEW ASAP (5.2.3 (e))
Pass97,171 miles (+10)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 97,171 miles
- Test number
- 557244391783
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail97,161 miles (+6,093)2 dangerous1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,161 miles
- Test number
- 127431523970
- DangerousNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Pass91,068 miles (+5,770)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 91,068 miles
- Test number
- 411376277909
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass85,298 miles (+4,546)
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2021
- Odometer
- 85,298 miles
- Test number
- 819688770938
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,752 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2020
- Odometer
- 80,752 miles
- Test number
- 403613755390
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail80,752 miles (+4,790)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,752 miles
- Test number
- 983046505028
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass75,962 miles (+5,943)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2019
- Odometer
- 75,962 miles
- Test number
- 525671173500
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Pass70,019 miles (+5,371)
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2018
- Odometer
- 70,019 miles
- Test number
- 795153495631
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,648 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2017
- Odometer
- 64,648 miles
- Test number
- 863165747423
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail64,648 miles (+6,284)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,648 miles
- Test number
- 580310277559
- FailureFuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Pass58,364 miles (+9,191)
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2016
- Odometer
- 58,364 miles
- Test number
- 289962315106
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,173 miles (+7,604)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2015
- Odometer
- 49,173 miles
- Test number
- 765351124145
- NoteRear tyres cracked
Pass41,569 miles (+475)
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2014
- Odometer
- 41,569 miles
- Test number
- 846718823193
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,094 miles (+1,700)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 41,094 miles
- Test number
- 868848023023
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,394 miles (+6,064)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 39,394 miles
- Test number
- 545205722040
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,330 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 33,330 miles
- Test number
- 599848321089
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L16 JWS
- Does L16 JWS currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L16 JWS expired on 13 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L16 JWS?
- The MOT on L16 JWS expired on 13 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L16 JWS done?
- L16 JWS was recorded at 111,048 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2025, an average of 5,346 miles a year.
- Has L16 JWS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L16 JWS has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2025.
- Has the mileage on L16 JWS 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 JWS find?
- L16 JWS passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2025 with 1 advisory: power steering component has slight seepage from a component.
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