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Volkswagen Beetle

Black · Petrol · 2010 · 1,596 cc

L16 TGDMOT history

L16 TGD is a black petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 24 Dec 2010. Its MOT is valid until 20 Sept 2027 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 60,716 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Sept 2026.

L16 TGD black Volkswagen Beetle – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Sept 2027
Mileage
60,716 mi
At MOT on 14 Sept 2026
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,884 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 TGD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
24 Dec 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 TGD was last recorded at 60,716 miles on 14 Sept 2026, 45 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
60,671 miles · 8 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
45 miles
Average per year
3,884 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 60,716 miles
  • 2025 – 57,808 miles
  • 2024 – 55,210 miles
  • 2023 – 51,414 miles
  • 2022 – 45,427 miles
  • 2021 – 41,247 miles
  • 2020 – 37,439 miles
  • 2019 – 34,234 miles
  • 2018 – 29,753 miles
  • 2017 – 24,607 miles
  • 2016 – 19,995 miles
  • 2015 – 16,258 miles
  • 2014 – 13,650 miles
  • 2013 – 11,334 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass60,716 miles
  • AdvisoryCorrosion on all prescribed areas, front/rear sub frames, all suspension and all brake componetsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 27 Dec 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass60,716 miles (+45)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    60,716 miles
    Test number
    197734007978
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on all prescribed areas, front/rear sub frames, all suspension and all brake componets

  2. Fail60,671 miles (+2,863)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,671 miles
    Test number
    680814533806
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on all prescribed areas, front/rear sub frames, all suspension and all brake componets
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Replacement recommended....205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Replacement recommended (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass57,808 miles (+2,598)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    57,808 miles
    Test number
    394564084959
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass55,210 miles (+3,796)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    55,210 miles
    Test number
    605252918433
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass51,414 miles (+5,987)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    51,414 miles
    Test number
    294058673998

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass45,427 miles (+4,180)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    45,427 miles
    Test number
    286697264712

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass41,247 miles (+3,808)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    41,247 miles
    Test number
    250307405253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass37,439 miles (+3,205)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    37,439 miles
    Test number
    612598971514

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass34,234 miles (+4,481)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    34,234 miles
    Test number
    456581163904
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3m (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3m (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3m (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3m (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass29,753 miles (+5,146)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    29,753 miles
    Test number
    220643865738

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass24,607 miles (+4,612)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    24,607 miles
    Test number
    429948670443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass19,995 miles (+3,737)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    19,995 miles
    Test number
    618050820334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass16,258 miles (+2,608)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    16,258 miles
    Test number
    534273438458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass13,650 miles (+2,316)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    13,650 miles
    Test number
    385675044321
    • AdvisoryPower steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  15. Pass11,334 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    11,334 miles
    Test number
    907281363386
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  16. Fail11,334 miles2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,334 miles
    Test number
    519131563327
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about L16 TGD

Does L16 TGD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 TGD is valid until 20 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L16 TGD?
The MOT on L16 TGD is valid until 20 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L16 TGD done?
L16 TGD was recorded at 60,716 miles at its MOT on 14 Sept 2026, an average of 3,884 miles a year.
Has L16 TGD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 TGD has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on L16 TGD 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 TGD find?
L16 TGD passed its latest MOT on 14 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: corrosion on all prescribed areas, front/rear sub frames, all suspension and all brake componets.

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