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Volkswagen Beetle

Orange · Petrol · 2005 · 1,596 cc

L20 BUGMOT history

L20 BUG is an orange petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 24 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 6 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 32 MOT tests, with 73,818 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Oct 2027
Mileage
73,818 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2026
MOT tests
32
19 passed · 13 failed
Per year
2,454 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L20 BUG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
24 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L20 BUG was last recorded at 73,818 miles on 6 Oct 2026, 479 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,339 miles · 7 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
479 miles
Average per year
2,454 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 73,818 miles
  • 2025 – 73,339 miles
  • 2024 – 72,509 miles
  • 2023 – 72,017 miles
  • 2022 – 71,663 miles
  • 2021 – 70,534 miles
  • 2020 – 69,567 miles
  • 2019 – 68,476 miles
  • 2018 – 68,050 miles
  • 2017 – 67,366 miles
  • 2016 – 66,356 miles
  • 2015 – 64,947 miles
  • 2014 – 64,195 miles
  • 2013 – 59,475 miles
  • 2012 – 48,646 miles
  • 2011 – 41,973 miles
  • 2010 – 37,211 miles
  • 2009 – 33,254 miles
  • 2008 – 28,911 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,818 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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing.

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

32 tests since 18 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,818 miles (+479)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    73,818 miles
    Test number
    417689514601

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass73,339 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    73,339 miles
    Test number
    748570126862
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing. (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOSF shock absorber corroded.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  3. Fail73,339 miles (+830)6 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,339 miles
    Test number
    205228474761
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective No beam pattern. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective No beam pattern. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine From sump area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing. (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOSF shock absorber corroded.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  4. Pass72,509 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    72,509 miles
    Test number
    967906488344
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  5. Fail72,508 miles (+491)8 major2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,508 miles
    Test number
    774091454537
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill corroded and holed front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill corroded and holed front, centre and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  6. Pass72,017 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    72,017 miles
    Test number
    980510812893
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside & offside (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside sill corroded
  7. Fail72,017 miles (+354)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,017 miles
    Test number
    338425614136
    • MajorCentral Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced nearside sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside & offside (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside sill corroded
  8. Pass71,663 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    71,663 miles
    Test number
    989577046276
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Fail71,663 miles (+1,129)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,663 miles
    Test number
    671275196147
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))
  10. Pass70,534 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    70,534 miles
    Test number
    518042745275
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  11. Fail70,534 miles (+967)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,534 miles
    Test number
    598331752276
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  12. Pass69,567 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    69,567 miles
    Test number
    856073424346
    • AdvisoryEngine mounting damaged but not to excess gearbox stabiliser bar bolt broken (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
  13. Fail69,567 miles (+1,091)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,567 miles
    Test number
    327256848575
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine mounting damaged but not to excess gearbox stabiliser bar bolt broken (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
  14. Pass68,476 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    68,476 miles
    Test number
    826680650775
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  15. Fail68,476 miles (+426)9 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,476 miles
    Test number
    763932305101
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  16. Pass68,050 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    68,050 miles
    Test number
    757354715824

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail68,045 miles (+679)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,045 miles
    Test number
    264876712133
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged/cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front outer c v boots have very slight leaks
  18. Pass67,366 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    67,366 miles
    Test number
    987159606793
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt has a pinhole in it (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt has a pin hole in it (2.5.C.1a)
  19. Fail67,366 miles (+1,010)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,366 miles
    Test number
    259029727821
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt has a pinhole in it (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt has a pin hole in it (2.5.C.1a)
  20. Pass66,356 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    66,356 miles
    Test number
    471664282215
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryWipers smearing
  21. Fail66,356 miles (+1,409)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,356 miles
    Test number
    591994208375
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryWipers smearing
  22. Pass64,947 miles (+752)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    64,947 miles
    Test number
    926148185118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail64,195 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,195 miles
    Test number
    479590204273
    • Repaired at testCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
  24. Pass64,195 miles (+4,720)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    64,195 miles
    Test number
    608260804277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass59,475 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    59,475 miles
    Test number
    236537203272
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  26. Fail59,475 miles (+10,829)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,475 miles
    Test number
    315857503209
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  27. Pass48,646 miles (+6,673)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    48,646 miles
    Test number
    566226862108
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside front tyre has slight crackes
    • NoteOffside top strut mount stiff
  28. Pass41,973 miles (+4,762)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    41,973 miles
    Test number
    289200281123
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAll brake discs slightly worn
  29. Pass37,211 miles (+3,957)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    37,211 miles
    Test number
    232578080472
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
  30. Pass33,254 miles (+4,343)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    33,254 miles
    Test number
    903734789123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass28,911 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    28,911 miles
    Test number
    602320778122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail28,911 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,911 miles
    Test number
    574540578179
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Questions about L20 BUG

Does L20 BUG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L20 BUG is valid until 6 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L20 BUG?
The MOT on L20 BUG is valid until 6 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L20 BUG done?
L20 BUG was recorded at 73,818 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2026, an average of 2,454 miles a year.
Has L20 BUG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L20 BUG has failed 13 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on L20 BUG 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 L20 BUG find?
L20 BUG passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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