
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
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.
- 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
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Pass73,818 miles (+479)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 73,818 miles
- Test number
- 417689514601
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass68,050 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 68,050 miles
- Test number
- 757354715824
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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)
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)
Pass66,356 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 66,356 miles
- Test number
- 471664282215
- AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded
- AdvisoryWipers smearing
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
Pass64,947 miles (+752)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 64,947 miles
- Test number
- 926148185118
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass64,195 miles (+4,720)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 64,195 miles
- Test number
- 608260804277
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
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
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
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)
Pass33,254 miles (+4,343)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 33,254 miles
- Test number
- 903734789123
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,911 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 28,911 miles
- Test number
- 602320778122
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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