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Beige · Petrol · 2005 · 1,596 cc

L16 UGSMOT history

L16 UGS is a beige petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 26 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 5 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 105,473 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Aug 2027
Mileage
105,473 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,865 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 UGS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
26 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 UGS was last recorded at 105,473 miles on 5 Aug 2026, 7,902 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,571 miles · 6 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
7,902 miles
Average per year
4,865 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 105,473 miles
  • 2025 – 97,571 miles
  • 2021 – 96,022 miles
  • 2020 – 94,449 miles
  • 2019 – 88,144 miles
  • 2018 – 84,591 miles
  • 2017 – 73,979 miles
  • 2016 – 67,097 miles
  • 2014 – 56,983 miles
  • 2013 – 52,322 miles
  • 2012 – 44,035 miles
  • 2011 – 36,366 miles
  • 2010 – 27,701 miles
  • 2009 – 22,208 miles
  • 2008 – 16,519 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,473 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 22 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,473 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    105,473 miles
    Test number
    604284644657
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail105,473 miles (+7,902)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,473 miles
    Test number
    511572367793
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass97,571 miles (+1,549)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    97,571 miles
    Test number
    402474749133
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass96,022 miles (+1,573)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    96,022 miles
    Test number
    613522779224
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust clamp corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass94,449 miles (+6,305)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    94,449 miles
    Test number
    401713267395
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass88,144 miles (+3,553)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    88,144 miles
    Test number
    468150096304
    • 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass84,591 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2019
    Odometer
    84,591 miles
    Test number
    299279173371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail84,588 miles (+10,609)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,588 miles
    Test number
    793693290174
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  9. Pass73,979 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    73,979 miles
    Test number
    578619397311
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail73,979 miles (+6,882)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,979 miles
    Test number
    688025917989
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass67,097 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    67,097 miles
    Test number
    529059836494
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  12. Fail67,097 miles (+10,114)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,097 miles
    Test number
    983440789569
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  13. Pass56,983 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    56,983 miles
    Test number
    846424394279
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCenter exhaust mounting is deteriorating
    • NoteWiper blades are deteriorating

  14. Fail56,983 miles (+4,661)2 repaired4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,983 miles
    Test number
    887354194283
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCenter exhaust mounting is deteriorating
    • NoteWiper blades are deteriorating

  15. Pass52,322 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    52,322 miles
    Test number
    206318293255
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn close to wearbars

  16. Fail52,322 miles (+2,684)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,322 miles
    Test number
    379847793429
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn close to wearbars

  17. Fail49,638 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,638 miles
    Test number
    877796413110
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  18. Pass49,638 miles (+5,603)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    49,638 miles
    Test number
    957576213162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass44,035 miles (+7,669)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    44,035 miles
    Test number
    617807612154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass36,366 miles (+8,665)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    36,366 miles
    Test number
    245747511192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass27,701 miles (+5,493)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    27,701 miles
    Test number
    761428310156
    • NoteO/s and n/s front tyres 2mm on edges

  22. Fail22,208 miles3 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,208 miles
    Test number
    234819219441
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • NoteO/s sill damaged

  23. Pass22,208 miles (+5,689)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    22,208 miles
    Test number
    294679719118
    • NoteO/s sill damaged

  24. Pass16,519 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    16,519 miles
    Test number
    764913318196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L16 UGS

Does L16 UGS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 UGS is valid until 5 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L16 UGS?
The MOT on L16 UGS is valid until 5 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 UGS done?
L16 UGS was recorded at 105,473 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2026, an average of 4,865 miles a year.
Has L16 UGS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 UGS has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on L16 UGS 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 UGS find?
L16 UGS passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges wearing; oil leak, but not excessive.

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