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Volkswagen Beetle

Red · Petrol · 2008 · 1,596 cc

L18 DYJMOT history

L18 DYJ is a red petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 1 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 9 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 75,706 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Mar 2027
Mileage
75,706 mi
At MOT on 10 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,438 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 DYJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 Sept 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 DYJ was last recorded at 75,706 miles on 10 Mar 2026, 4,868 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,838 miles · 8 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
4,868 miles
Average per year
3,438 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,706 miles
  • 2025 – 70,838 miles
  • 2024 – 66,410 miles
  • 2023 – 61,623 miles
  • 2022 – 56,933 miles
  • 2021 – 51,559 miles
  • 2020 – 47,188 miles
  • 2019 – 46,678 miles
  • 2018 – 46,244 miles
  • 2017 – 45,353 miles
  • 2016 – 43,370 miles
  • 2015 – 40,231 miles
  • 2014 – 35,277 miles
  • 2013 – 32,477 miles
  • 2012 – 27,688 miles
  • 2011 – 25,775 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,706 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 31 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,706 miles (+4,868)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    75,706 miles
    Test number
    210784246903

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass70,838 miles (+4,428)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    70,838 miles
    Test number
    117283057622
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass66,410 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    66,410 miles
    Test number
    282048455277
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail66,410 miles (+4,787)4 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,410 miles
    Test number
    117661753436
    • MajorNearside 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))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • 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 Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass61,623 miles (+4,690)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    61,623 miles
    Test number
    631056106576
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass56,933 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    56,933 miles
    Test number
    944975377234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail56,933 miles (+5,374)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,933 miles
    Test number
    265513884116
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass51,559 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    51,559 miles
    Test number
    710112012278
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail51,558 miles (+4,370)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,558 miles
    Test number
    368808509601
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass47,188 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    47,188 miles
    Test number
    902811721694

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail47,188 miles (+510)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,188 miles
    Test number
    193079431850
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

  12. Pass46,678 miles (+434)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    46,678 miles
    Test number
    396059563707

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass46,244 miles (+891)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    46,244 miles
    Test number
    847236284877
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres getting close to legal limit

  14. Pass45,353 miles (+1,983)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    45,353 miles
    Test number
    709215665892

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass43,370 miles (+3,139)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    43,370 miles
    Test number
    161522411034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail40,231 miles3 repaired2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,231 miles
    Test number
    569348545047
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront tyres starting to crack

  17. Pass40,231 miles (+4,954)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    40,231 miles
    Test number
    758108745003
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront tyres starting to crack

  18. Pass35,277 miles (+2,800)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    35,277 miles
    Test number
    187300224087
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass32,477 miles2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    32,477 miles
    Test number
    168381413090
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  20. Fail32,477 miles (+4,789)4 repaired2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,477 miles
    Test number
    365421413087
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  21. Pass27,688 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    27,688 miles
    Test number
    656531812096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail27,688 miles (+1,913)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,688 miles
    Test number
    936140612091
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  23. Pass25,775 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    25,775 miles
    Test number
    508973441218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L18 DYJ

Does L18 DYJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 DYJ is valid until 9 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 DYJ?
The MOT on L18 DYJ is valid until 9 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 DYJ done?
L18 DYJ was recorded at 75,706 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2026, an average of 3,438 miles a year.
Has L18 DYJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 DYJ has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on L18 DYJ 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 DYJ find?
L18 DYJ passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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