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Volkswagen Beetle

Red · Diesel · 2013 · 1,598 cc

L1 AVHMOT history

L1 AVH is a red diesel Volkswagen Beetle first used on 28 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 18 Nov 2026 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 98,951 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Nov 2025.

L1 AVH red Volkswagen Beetle – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Nov 2026
Mileage
98,951 mi
At MOT on 15 Nov 2025
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,634 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L1 AVH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
28 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L1 AVH was last recorded at 98,951 miles on 15 Nov 2025, 6,946 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,005 miles · 15 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
6,946 miles
Average per year
7,634 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 98,951 miles
  • 2024 – 92,005 miles
  • 2023 – 85,790 miles
  • 2022 – 78,471 miles
  • 2021 – 72,103 miles
  • 2020 – 65,644 miles
  • 2019 – 53,957 miles
  • 2018 – 46,770 miles
  • 2017 – 37,885 miles
  • 2016 – 26,968 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,951 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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

Full MOT history

13 tests since 11 Jun 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,951 miles (+6,946)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    98,951 miles
    Test number
    748118496141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass92,005 miles (+121)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    92,005 miles
    Test number
    868256413144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail91,884 miles (+6,094)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,884 miles
    Test number
    331978873052
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass85,790 miles (+7,319)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    85,790 miles
    Test number
    388450489551
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass78,471 miles (+6,368)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    78,471 miles
    Test number
    426792085917

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass72,103 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    72,103 miles
    Test number
    809187650651

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail72,103 miles (+6,459)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,103 miles
    Test number
    572734719908
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear wish bone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass65,644 miles (+11,687)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    65,644 miles
    Test number
    550640874782
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass53,957 miles (+7,187)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    53,957 miles
    Test number
    428276196191
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass46,770 miles (+8,885)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    46,770 miles
    Test number
    319031137783
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass37,885 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    37,885 miles
    Test number
    968768648754

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail37,885 miles (+10,917)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,885 miles
    Test number
    845244835696
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  13. Pass26,968 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    26,968 miles
    Test number
    831487134478
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres close to limit and low on inside edges may need a geo

Questions about L1 AVH

Does L1 AVH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L1 AVH is valid until 18 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on L1 AVH?
The MOT on L1 AVH is valid until 18 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L1 AVH done?
L1 AVH was recorded at 98,951 miles at its MOT on 15 Nov 2025, an average of 7,634 miles a year.
Has L1 AVH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L1 AVH has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on L1 AVH 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 L1 AVH find?
L1 AVH passed its latest MOT on 15 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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