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Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,781 cc

L18 VWBMOT history

L18 VWB is a blue petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 21 Mar 2002. Its MOT expired on 9 Nov 2023 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 104,230 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Nov 2023
Mileage
104,230 mi
At MOT on 28 Sept 2024
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,701 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 VWB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
21 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
28 Sept 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

L18 VWB was last recorded at 104,230 miles on 28 Sept 2024, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,224 miles · 30 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
4,701 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 104,230 miles
  • 2022 – 100,964 miles
  • 2021 – 95,625 miles
  • 2020 – 92,168 miles
  • 2019 – 85,603 miles
  • 2018 – 81,504 miles
  • 2017 – 78,428 miles
  • 2016 – 73,404 miles
  • 2015 – 65,237 miles
  • 2014 – 62,371 miles
  • 2013 – 56,685 miles
  • 2012 – 51,444 miles
  • 2011 – 45,523 miles
  • 2010 – 40,044 miles
  • 2009 – 34,733 miles
  • 2008 – 28,035 miles
  • 2007 – 21,826 miles
  • 2006 – 18,150 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail104,230 miles
  • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorRear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure below fuel tank
  • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Center (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryHeat shield missing from exhaust catalytic converter
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Both front wiper blades worn.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Centre exhaust mounting broken.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (front to rear, recommend replacement) (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (recommend replacement) (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 7 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail104,230 miles (+6)5 major2 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,230 miles
    Test number
    794730925103
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure below fuel tank
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Center (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeat shield missing from exhaust catalytic converter
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald inner edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail104,224 miles (+2)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,224 miles
    Test number
    349586804616
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too low both and unable to adjust (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Fail104,222 miles (+3,258)3 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,222 miles
    Test number
    729025862801
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorBrake hose slightly chafed both front (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass100,964 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    100,964 miles
    Test number
    415966974102
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail100,963 miles (+5,338)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,963 miles
    Test number
    831257449953
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle contacting with inner arch (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working pipe poss split under bonnet (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass95,625 miles (+3,457)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    95,625 miles
    Test number
    397671817407
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material @ hose (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass92,168 miles (+6,565)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    92,168 miles
    Test number
    687667592121
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  8. Pass85,603 miles (+4,099)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    85,603 miles
    Test number
    111390232891
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear O/S & N/S at unions with flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Pass81,504 miles (+3,076)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    81,504 miles
    Test number
    819549160362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass78,428 miles (+5,024)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    78,428 miles
    Test number
    124994731004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass73,404 miles (+8,167)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    73,404 miles
    Test number
    647422051832

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass65,237 miles (+98)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    65,237 miles
    Test number
    836979127587
    • AdvisoryBoth front wiper blades worn.
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust mounting broken.
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (front to rear, recommend replacement) (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (recommend replacement) (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (recommend replacement) (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySlight play in both front topmounts.
  13. Fail65,139 miles (+2,768)9 failures15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,139 miles
    Test number
    454388132714
    • FailureBrake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (inner sill area) (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (inner sill area) (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryBoth front wiper blades worn.
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust mounting broken.
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (front to rear, recommend replacement) (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (corroded on inner face) (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (recommend replacement) (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (corroded on inner face) (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (recommend replacement) (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySlight play in both front topmounts.
  14. Pass62,371 miles (+5,686)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    62,371 miles
    Test number
    345194194240
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
  15. Pass56,685 miles (+5,241)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    56,685 miles
    Test number
    646850073050
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
  16. Fail51,444 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,444 miles
    Test number
    155906772406
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteFront brake discs liped and corroded
  17. Pass51,444 miles (+5,921)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    51,444 miles
    Test number
    969956972026
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteFront brake discs liped and corroded
  18. Pass45,523 miles (+5,479)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    45,523 miles
    Test number
    778100271085
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • NoteCentre exhaust clamp loose
  19. Pass40,044 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    40,044 miles
    Test number
    190228760067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail40,044 miles (+5,311)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,044 miles
    Test number
    120118360071
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
  21. Pass34,733 miles (+6,698)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    34,733 miles
    Test number
    452392879072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass28,035 miles (+6,209)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    28,035 miles
    Test number
    611142578098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass21,826 miles (+3,676)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    21,826 miles
    Test number
    631254977051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass18,150 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    18,150 miles
    Test number
    422528256165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L18 VWB

Does L18 VWB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L18 VWB expired on 9 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L18 VWB?
The MOT on L18 VWB expired on 9 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L18 VWB done?
L18 VWB was recorded at 104,230 miles at its MOT on 28 Sept 2024, an average of 4,701 miles a year.
Has L18 VWB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 VWB has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on L18 VWB 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 VWB find?
L18 VWB failed its latest MOT on 28 Sept 2024 with 5 major defects, 2 minor defects and 12 advisories: headlamp levelling device inoperative; nearside headlamp aim too low; nearside rear service brake excessively binding, and 16 more.

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