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Volkswagen Beetle

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,984 cc

L1 TOPMOT history

L1 TOP is a black petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 30 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 3 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 33,817 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 May 2027
Mileage
33,817 mi
At MOT on 28 Apr 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,198 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L1 TOP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 May 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L1 TOP was last recorded at 33,817 miles on 28 Apr 2026, 1,422 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
32,395 miles · 3 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,422 miles
Average per year
1,198 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 33,817 miles
  • 2025 – 32,395 miles
  • 2024 – 30,926 miles
  • 2023 – 29,699 miles
  • 2021 – 28,272 miles
  • 2020 – 27,802 miles
  • 2019 – 27,450 miles
  • 2018 – 27,009 miles
  • 2017 – 26,757 miles
  • 2016 – 25,980 miles
  • 2015 – 25,249 miles
  • 2014 – 24,161 miles
  • 2013 – 21,578 miles
  • 2011 – 18,294 miles
  • 2010 – 15,618 miles
  • 2007 – 10,861 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass33,817 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.

  • Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

20 tests since 1 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass33,817 miles (+1,422)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2027
    Odometer
    33,817 miles
    Test number
    267322182199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass32,395 miles (+1,469)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2026
    Odometer
    32,395 miles
    Test number
    868055943318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass30,926 miles (+1,227)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2025
    Odometer
    30,926 miles
    Test number
    815365439260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass29,699 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    29,699 miles
    Test number
    323368625871
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail29,698 miles (+1,426)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,698 miles
    Test number
    779758250952
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass28,272 miles (+470)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    28,272 miles
    Test number
    932477839244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass27,802 miles (+352)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    27,802 miles
    Test number
    575804055063
    • MinorHeadlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass27,450 miles (+441)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    27,450 miles
    Test number
    566040218495
    • MinorHeadlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  9. Pass27,009 miles (+252)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    27,009 miles
    Test number
    407236406280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass26,757 miles (+777)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    26,757 miles
    Test number
    142399697914

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass25,980 miles (+731)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    25,980 miles
    Test number
    951703050615

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass25,249 miles (+1,088)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    25,249 miles
    Test number
    486899285139
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass24,161 miles (+2,583)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    24,161 miles
    Test number
    878585654097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass21,578 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    21,578 miles
    Test number
    286136853042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail21,575 miles (+3,281)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,575 miles
    Test number
    626616553066
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  16. Pass18,294 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    18,294 miles
    Test number
    569114671194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail18,294 miles (+2,676)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,294 miles
    Test number
    488344771121
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  18. Pass15,618 miles (+4,757)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    15,618 miles
    Test number
    352815080051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass10,861 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    10,861 miles
    Test number
    582001767064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail10,861 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,861 miles
    Test number
    671000467081
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about L1 TOP

Does L1 TOP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L1 TOP is valid until 3 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L1 TOP?
The MOT on L1 TOP is valid until 3 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L1 TOP done?
L1 TOP was recorded at 33,817 miles at its MOT on 28 Apr 2026, an average of 1,198 miles a year.
Has L1 TOP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L1 TOP has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on L1 TOP 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 TOP find?
L1 TOP passed its latest MOT on 28 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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