
Volkswagen Beetle
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
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.
- 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
- 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))
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass81,504 miles (+3,076)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 81,504 miles
- Test number
- 819549160362
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,428 miles (+5,024)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 78,428 miles
- Test number
- 124994731004
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,404 miles (+8,167)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 73,404 miles
- Test number
- 647422051832
No defects or advisories recorded.
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.
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.
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
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)
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
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
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
Pass40,044 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 40,044 miles
- Test number
- 190228760067
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass34,733 miles (+6,698)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 34,733 miles
- Test number
- 452392879072
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,035 miles (+6,209)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 28,035 miles
- Test number
- 611142578098
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,826 miles (+3,676)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 21,826 miles
- Test number
- 631254977051
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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