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Blue · Diesel · 2015 · 1,968 cc

L18 COPMOT history

L18 COP is a blue diesel Volkswagen Beetle first used on 10 Jul 2015. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jun 2027 and it has passed 9 of 14 MOT tests, with 115,091 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 May 2026.

L18 COP blue Volkswagen Beetle – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Jun 2027
Mileage
115,091 mi
At MOT on 27 May 2026
MOT tests
14
9 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,342 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 COP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
10 Jul 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
27 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 COP was last recorded at 115,091 miles on 27 May 2026, 10,695 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,396 miles · 2 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
10,695 miles
Average per year
10,342 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,091 miles
  • 2025 – 104,396 miles
  • 2024 – 91,925 miles
  • 2023 – 83,957 miles
  • 2022 – 75,057 miles
  • 2021 – 66,363 miles
  • 2020 – 56,036 miles
  • 2019 – 45,058 miles
  • 2018 – 32,783 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,091 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 11 Jun 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,091 miles (+10,695)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    115,091 miles
    Test number
    694615352623
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass104,396 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    104,396 miles
    Test number
    744925436080
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEmissions too clean to register on the smoke meter,

  3. Fail104,394 miles (+12,469)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,394 miles
    Test number
    438374170401
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEmissions too clean to register on the smoke meter,

  4. Pass91,925 miles (+7,968)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    91,925 miles
    Test number
    858479207772
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass83,957 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    83,957 miles
    Test number
    481605240770
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm that seats the spring (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm that seats the spring (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail83,957 miles (+8,900)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,957 miles
    Test number
    955969164569
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust sleeve is leaking (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm that seats the spring (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm that seats the spring (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass75,057 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    75,057 miles
    Test number
    684368540273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail75,057 miles (+8,694)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,057 miles
    Test number
    519956546299
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative tpms light flashing on dash on vehicle start up (5.2.3 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened light scoring (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener (removed for purpose of test)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm at lowest point in tread and is worn further on inner edge 215/55/17 Dot:4918 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm at lowest point in tread and is worn further on inner edge 215/55/17 Dot:4918 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs scored, pitted and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass66,363 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    66,363 miles
    Test number
    750381404365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail66,363 miles (+10,327)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,363 miles
    Test number
    574264289081
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass56,036 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    56,036 miles
    Test number
    616253685804

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail56,034 miles (+10,976)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,034 miles
    Test number
    337695365805
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  13. Pass45,058 miles (+12,275)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    45,058 miles
    Test number
    725138102188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass32,783 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    32,783 miles
    Test number
    627810205191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L18 COP

Does L18 COP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 COP is valid until 6 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 COP?
The MOT on L18 COP is valid until 6 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 COP done?
L18 COP was recorded at 115,091 miles at its MOT on 27 May 2026, an average of 10,342 miles a year.
Has L18 COP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 COP has failed 5 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on L18 COP 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 L18 COP find?
L18 COP passed its latest MOT on 27 May 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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