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Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,596 cc

L19 AAKMOT history

L19 AAK is a black petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 16 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jun 2027 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 93,328 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jun 2027
Mileage
93,328 mi
At MOT on 26 May 2026
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,985 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L19 AAK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
16 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
26 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L19 AAK was last recorded at 93,328 miles on 26 May 2026, 420 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jun 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Aug 2018: 11,111 miles, lower than 64,597 miles on 9 Mar 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
92,908 miles · 3 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
420 miles
Average per year
4,985 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,328 miles
  • 2025 – 92,908 miles
  • 2024 – 92,554 miles
  • 2023 – 91,937 miles
  • 2022 – 86,003 miles
  • 2021 – 80,493 miles
  • 2020 – 74,372 miles
  • 2019 – 70,100 miles
  • 2018 – 64,608 miles
  • 2017 – 58,152 miles
  • 2016 – 50,804 miles
  • 2015 – 47,378 miles
  • 2014 – 39,142 miles
  • 2013 – 29,268 miles
  • 2012 – 24,630 miles
  • 2011 – 18,332 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,328 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive TRANSMISSION AREA

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH N/S AND O/S INNER BUSHES PERISHING

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords BOTH N/S AND O/S HAVE CUTS TO OUTER SIDEWALLS

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 3 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,328 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    93,328 miles
    Test number
    884381899459
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail93,328 miles (+420)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,328 miles
    Test number
    655163425922
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass92,908 miles (+354)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    92,908 miles
    Test number
    958239102933
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass92,554 miles (+617)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2025
    Odometer
    92,554 miles
    Test number
    647564531243
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass91,937 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2024
    Odometer
    91,937 miles
    Test number
    258731442439
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Fail91,935 miles (+5,932)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,935 miles
    Test number
    951791452018
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass86,003 miles (+35)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    86,003 miles
    Test number
    806249343324
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive TRANSMISSION AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH N/S AND O/S INNER BUSHES PERISHING (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords BOTH N/S AND O/S HAVE CUTS TO OUTER SIDEWALLS (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH N/S AND O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail85,968 miles (+5,475)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,968 miles
    Test number
    666853640215
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOOT SPLIT (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOOT SPLIT (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive TRANSMISSION AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH N/S AND O/S INNER BUSHES PERISHING (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords BOTH N/S AND O/S HAVE CUTS TO OUTER SIDEWALLS (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH N/S AND O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass80,493 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    80,493 miles
    Test number
    372900914784
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail80,493 miles (+6,121)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,493 miles
    Test number
    829290714222
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass74,372 miles (+4,272)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    74,372 miles
    Test number
    358150765594
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & cracking (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass70,100 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    70,100 miles
    Test number
    639705196079
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail70,100 miles (+5,492)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,100 miles
    Test number
    108984220877
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass64,608 miles (+53,497)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    64,608 miles
    Test number
    349080948171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail11,111 miles (-53,486)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,111 miles
    Test number
    131896169046
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  16. Pass64,597 miles (+6,445)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    64,597 miles
    Test number
    761630593448
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Pass58,152 miles (+7,348)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    58,152 miles
    Test number
    924816277431
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  18. Pass50,804 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    50,804 miles
    Test number
    484788849231
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  19. Fail50,804 miles (+3,426)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,804 miles
    Test number
    917453024333
    • Repaired at testCentre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working Hi level brake light inoperative (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  20. Pass47,378 miles (+8,236)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    47,378 miles
    Test number
    887007575034
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass39,142 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    39,142 miles
    Test number
    389814594045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail39,114 miles (+9,846)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,114 miles
    Test number
    247763394089
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  23. Pass29,268 miles (+4,638)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    29,268 miles
    Test number
    195285693059
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracking

  24. Pass24,630 miles (+6,298)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2013
    Odometer
    24,630 miles
    Test number
    928790732139
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  25. Pass18,332 miles (+93)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2012
    Odometer
    18,332 miles
    Test number
    277497121422
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • Note205/55VR16

  26. Fail18,239 miles1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,239 miles
    Test number
    238153021498
    • DangerousNail in offside rear tyre
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • Note205/55VR16

Questions about L19 AAK

Does L19 AAK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L19 AAK is valid until 2 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L19 AAK?
The MOT on L19 AAK is valid until 2 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L19 AAK done?
L19 AAK was recorded at 93,328 miles at its MOT on 26 May 2026, an average of 4,985 miles a year.
Has L19 AAK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L19 AAK has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 26 May 2026.
Has the mileage on L19 AAK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Aug 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L19 AAK find?
L19 AAK passed its latest MOT on 26 May 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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