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Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow · Petrol · 2014 · 1,390 cc

L18 YRPMOT history

L18 YRP is a yellow petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 5 Sept 2014. Its MOT is valid until 16 Oct 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 109,472 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2026.

L18 YRP yellow Volkswagen Beetle – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Oct 2027
Mileage
109,472 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,760 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L18 YRP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
5 Sept 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L18 YRP was last recorded at 109,472 miles on 14 Oct 2026, 12,288 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
97,184 miles · 17 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
12,288 miles
Average per year
9,760 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,472 miles
  • 2025 – 97,184 miles
  • 2024 – 86,093 miles
  • 2023 – 79,519 miles
  • 2022 – 60,615 miles
  • 2020 – 49,768 miles
  • 2019 – 30,040 miles
  • 2018 – 23,290 miles
  • 2017 – 20,036 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,472 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Body panel slightly loose wheel arch damaged and loose. (6.2.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 15 Aug 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,472 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    109,472 miles
    Test number
    951005508894
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body panel slightly loose wheel arch damaged and loose. (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail109,472 miles (+12,288)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,472 miles
    Test number
    571163607655
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body panel slightly loose wheel arch damaged and loose. (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass97,184 miles (+11,091)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    97,184 miles
    Test number
    536916810869

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass86,093 miles (+6,574)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    86,093 miles
    Test number
    104324526304
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit 2mm outer edge (235/45 18) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking around pouter edge, cracking around outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit 3mm also wearing inner edge (235/45 18) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit 2mm outer edge (235/45 18) (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass79,519 miles (+7,569)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    79,519 miles
    Test number
    601996729065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass71,950 miles (+11,335)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    71,950 miles
    Test number
    398473767381
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass60,615 miles (+10,847)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    60,615 miles
    Test number
    533994345922
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass49,768 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    49,768 miles
    Test number
    374583663199
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  9. Fail49,768 miles (+9,713)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,768 miles
    Test number
    355528325352
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass40,055 miles (+10,015)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    40,055 miles
    Test number
    585210187935
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test daisy removed from below mirror (greater than 40 mm in size)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre tyre has metal chunk in tread close to edge...

  11. Pass30,040 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    30,040 miles
    Test number
    704652908052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail30,039 miles (+6,749)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,039 miles
    Test number
    697149660189
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Dangerous (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

  13. Pass23,290 miles (+3,254)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    23,290 miles
    Test number
    797143858749

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass20,036 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    20,036 miles
    Test number
    265692824011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail20,036 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,036 miles
    Test number
    707586960514
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about L18 YRP

Does L18 YRP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L18 YRP is valid until 16 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L18 YRP?
The MOT on L18 YRP is valid until 16 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L18 YRP done?
L18 YRP was recorded at 109,472 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2026, an average of 9,760 miles a year.
Has L18 YRP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L18 YRP has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L18 YRP 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 YRP find?
L18 YRP passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front body panel slightly loose wheel arch damaged and loose.; nearside front lower anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.

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