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Black · Petrol · 2013 · 1,390 cc

L1 LKGMOT history

L1 LKG is a black petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 28 Apr 2013. Its MOT is valid until 6 Feb 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 45,858 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Feb 2026.

L1 LKG black Volkswagen Beetle – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Feb 2027
Mileage
45,858 mi
At MOT on 5 Feb 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,743 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L1 LKG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
28 Apr 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L1 LKG was last recorded at 45,858 miles on 5 Feb 2026, 4,023 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
41,835 miles · 3 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
4,023 miles
Average per year
3,743 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 45,858 miles
  • 2025 – 41,835 miles
  • 2024 – 38,031 miles
  • 2023 – 34,179 miles
  • 2022 – 30,336 miles
  • 2021 – 27,532 miles
  • 2020 – 24,953 miles
  • 2019 – 21,025 miles
  • 2018 – 15,181 miles
  • 2017 – 11,279 miles
  • 2016 – 9,267 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass45,858 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush starting to separate.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush starting to separate.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very inner edge low on tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

15 tests since 27 Apr 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass45,858 miles (+4,023)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    45,858 miles
    Test number
    151866371453
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass41,835 miles (+3,804)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    41,835 miles
    Test number
    992827038785
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  3. Pass38,031 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    38,031 miles
    Test number
    784792756177
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail38,031 miles (+3,852)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,031 miles
    Test number
    916120859397
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBoot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass34,179 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    34,179 miles
    Test number
    240687625925
    • MinorObligatory mirror slightly loose interior rear view mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge & wearing low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail34,179 miles (+3,843)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,179 miles
    Test number
    672332460405
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer bottle empty (3.5 (a))
    • MinorObligatory mirror slightly loose interior rear view mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge & wearing low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass30,336 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    30,336 miles
    Test number
    575091622854
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush starting to separate. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush starting to separate. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very inner edge low on tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail30,336 miles (+2,804)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,336 miles
    Test number
    397481809531
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush starting to separate. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush starting to separate. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very inner edge low on tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass27,532 miles (+2,579)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    27,532 miles
    Test number
    499406669522
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush starting to split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall, perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush starting to split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall, perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass24,953 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    24,953 miles
    Test number
    610017788990

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail24,953 miles (+3,928)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,953 miles
    Test number
    311801888279
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass21,025 miles (+5,844)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    21,025 miles
    Test number
    257713431773

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass15,181 miles (+3,902)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    15,181 miles
    Test number
    129798574466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass11,279 miles (+2,012)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    11,279 miles
    Test number
    630481882466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass9,267 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    9,267 miles
    Test number
    167541994260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L1 LKG

Does L1 LKG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L1 LKG is valid until 6 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L1 LKG?
The MOT on L1 LKG is valid until 6 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L1 LKG done?
L1 LKG was recorded at 45,858 miles at its MOT on 5 Feb 2026, an average of 3,743 miles a year.
Has L1 LKG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L1 LKG has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on L1 LKG 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 LKG find?
L1 LKG passed its latest MOT on 5 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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