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Silver · Petrol · 2013 · 1,390 cc

L16 SLXMOT history

L16 SLX is a silver petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 24 Sept 2013. Its MOT is valid until 19 Oct 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 78,590 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2026.

L16 SLX silver Volkswagen Beetle – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Oct 2027
Mileage
78,590 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,386 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 SLX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
24 Sept 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 SLX was last recorded at 78,590 miles on 20 Oct 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,590 miles · 19 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,386 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,590 miles
  • 2025 – 69,262 miles
  • 2024 – 63,759 miles
  • 2023 – 58,349 miles
  • 2022 – 54,024 miles
  • 2021 – 47,589 miles
  • 2020 – 42,987 miles
  • 2019 – 37,040 miles
  • 2018 – 30,235 miles
  • 2017 – 23,160 miles
  • 2016 – 14,022 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,590 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge No tread. No cords exposed (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge No tread. No cords exposed (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

14 tests since 9 Sept 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,590 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    78,590 miles
    Test number
    252758771202
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge No tread. No cords exposed (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge No tread. No cords exposed (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail78,590 miles (+9,328)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,590 miles
    Test number
    411288355582
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge No tread. No cords exposed (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge No tread. No cords exposed (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass69,262 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    69,262 miles
    Test number
    513239629444
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail69,259 miles (+5,500)2 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,259 miles
    Test number
    828037953195
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Font Spacing (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Font Spacing (0.1 (d))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass63,759 miles (+5,410)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    63,759 miles
    Test number
    564697722790
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass58,349 miles (+4,325)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    58,349 miles
    Test number
    544341948109
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass54,024 miles (+6,435)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    54,024 miles
    Test number
    620470438721
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass47,589 miles (+4,602)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    47,589 miles
    Test number
    727823692044
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass42,987 miles (+5,947)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    42,987 miles
    Test number
    875771635715
    • 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))

  10. Pass37,040 miles (+6,805)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    37,040 miles
    Test number
    324194425251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass30,235 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    30,235 miles
    Test number
    327922593347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail30,235 miles (+7,075)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,235 miles
    Test number
    220963241775
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass23,160 miles (+9,138)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    23,160 miles
    Test number
    900261177610

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass14,022 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    14,022 miles
    Test number
    695269523317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L16 SLX

Does L16 SLX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 SLX is valid until 19 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L16 SLX?
The MOT on L16 SLX is valid until 19 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L16 SLX done?
L16 SLX was recorded at 78,590 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2026, an average of 6,386 miles a year.
Has L16 SLX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 SLX has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L16 SLX 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 SLX find?
L16 SLX passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split; nearside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge no tread. no cords exposed; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished, and 3 more.

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