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Volkswagen Beetle

Black · Diesel · 2016 · 1,968 cc

L1 SBFMOT history

L1 SBF is a black diesel Volkswagen Beetle first used on 22 Jan 2016. Its MOT is valid until 10 Nov 2027 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 59,362 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2026.

L1 SBF black Volkswagen Beetle – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Nov 2027
Mileage
59,362 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2026
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,996 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L1 SBF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
22 Jan 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L1 SBF was last recorded at 59,362 miles on 15 Oct 2026, 7,447 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
51,915 miles · 4 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
7,447 miles
Average per year
4,996 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 59,362 miles
  • 2025 – 51,915 miles
  • 2024 – 48,230 miles
  • 2023 – 43,760 miles
  • 2022 – 36,039 miles
  • 2021 – 32,092 miles
  • 2020 – 29,399 miles
  • 2019 – 25,720 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,362 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

11 tests since 11 Jan 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass59,362 miles (+7,447)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    59,362 miles
    Test number
    892262184121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass51,915 miles (+3,685)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    51,915 miles
    Test number
    337443313836

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass48,230 miles (+4,470)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    48,230 miles
    Test number
    242681139693

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass43,760 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    43,760 miles
    Test number
    445319799201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail43,760 miles (+7,721)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,760 miles
    Test number
    505127240929
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass36,039 miles (+3,947)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    36,039 miles
    Test number
    489714748217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass32,092 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    32,092 miles
    Test number
    757077480704

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail32,091 miles (+2,692)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,091 miles
    Test number
    642122870248
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

  9. Pass29,399 miles (+3,679)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    29,399 miles
    Test number
    370321158156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass25,720 miles (+5,123)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    25,720 miles
    Test number
    202536361398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass20,597 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    20,597 miles
    Test number
    546233992568

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L1 SBF

Does L1 SBF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L1 SBF is valid until 10 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on L1 SBF?
The MOT on L1 SBF is valid until 10 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L1 SBF done?
L1 SBF was recorded at 59,362 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2026, an average of 4,996 miles a year.
Has L1 SBF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L1 SBF has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on L1 SBF 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 SBF find?
L1 SBF passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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