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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,595 cc

L20 LCAMOT history

L20 LCA is a black petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 1 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 95,310 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jun 2027
Mileage
95,310 mi
At MOT on 19 Jun 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,962 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L20 LCA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L20 LCA was last recorded at 95,310 miles on 19 Jun 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,310 miles · 18 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,962 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,310 miles
  • 2025 – 93,636 miles
  • 2024 – 90,888 miles
  • 2023 – 88,674 miles
  • 2022 – 84,866 miles
  • 2021 – 83,692 miles
  • 2020 – 82,620 miles
  • 2019 – 76,165 miles
  • 2018 – 64,456 miles
  • 2017 – 56,760 miles
  • 2016 – 52,956 miles
  • 2015 – 49,414 miles
  • 2014 – 46,673 miles
  • 2013 – 43,422 miles
  • 2012 – 39,860 miles
  • 2011 – 35,972 miles
  • 2010 – 35,909 miles
  • 2009 – 29,922 miles
  • 2008 – 23,450 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,310 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides have slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disk surface corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front hubs corroded both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Axle deformed but serviceable corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

29 tests since 29 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,310 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    95,310 miles
    Test number
    926217709836
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides have slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disk surface corrosion

  2. Fail95,310 miles (+1,674)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,310 miles
    Test number
    693048196064
    • MajorHeadlamp light intensity severely reduced both sides lenses faded giving out no image (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides have slight wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disk surface corrosion

  3. Pass93,636 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    93,636 miles
    Test number
    783119100569
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront hubs corroded both sides
    • AdvisoryRear Axle deformed but serviceable corroded (5.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail93,630 miles (+2,742)2 dangerous8 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,630 miles
    Test number
    194861286108
    • DangerousNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush so worn or insecure that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush so worn or insecure that directional stability is impaired (5.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed engine misfirer and lumpy emissions will be tested upon retest (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements glitter style font and colour backing (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement possible calliper (1.1.15 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements glitter style font and colour backing (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront hubs corroded both sides
    • AdvisoryRear Axle deformed but serviceable corroded (5.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass90,888 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    90,888 miles
    Test number
    677380309371
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear number plate made of gel glitter , but can be read clearly at distance.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Play in Strut top mount

  6. Fail90,888 miles (+2,214)5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,888 miles
    Test number
    672011771525
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No image (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No image (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear number plate made of gel glitter , but can be read clearly at distance.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Play in Strut top mount

  7. Pass88,674 miles (+3,808)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    88,674 miles
    Test number
    433094219438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass84,866 miles (+1,174)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    84,866 miles
    Test number
    534230346318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass83,692 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    83,692 miles
    Test number
    348154538087
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Fail83,687 miles (+1,067)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,687 miles
    Test number
    258801283591
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass82,620 miles (+7)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    82,620 miles
    Test number
    726452784463
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail82,613 miles (+6,448)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,613 miles
    Test number
    208300175055
    • MajorEmissions not tested exhaust full of water (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass76,165 miles (+11,709)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    76,165 miles
    Test number
    103866363132
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass64,456 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    64,456 miles
    Test number
    726983091825
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  15. Fail64,446 miles (+7,686)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,446 miles
    Test number
    498251247097
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  16. Pass56,760 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    56,760 miles
    Test number
    109411624114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail56,760 miles (+3,804)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,760 miles
    Test number
    803043450289
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  18. Pass52,956 miles (+3,542)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    52,956 miles
    Test number
    546544283643
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perished (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass49,414 miles (+2,741)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    49,414 miles
    Test number
    788914465196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass46,673 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    46,673 miles
    Test number
    715238054133
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  21. Fail46,673 miles (+3,251)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,673 miles
    Test number
    476938154140
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  22. Pass43,422 miles (+3,562)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    43,422 miles
    Test number
    226673263146
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  23. Pass39,860 miles (+3,888)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    39,860 miles
    Test number
    229068562411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass35,972 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    35,972 miles
    Test number
    146548061148
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBattery insecure

  25. Fail35,972 miles (+63)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,972 miles
    Test number
    775997961101
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBattery insecure

  26. Pass35,909 miles (+5,987)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    35,909 miles
    Test number
    241092160111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass29,922 miles (+6,472)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    29,922 miles
    Test number
    773488609198
    • NoteFront discs slightly pitted & rusting
    • NoteFront pads low
    • NoteHandbrake lever high
    • NoteN/s/f tyre low tread on edges
    • NoteSlight play in n/s/f steering rack end

  28. Pass23,450 miles (+2)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    23,450 miles
    Test number
    200991228197
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  29. Fail23,448 miles2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,448 miles
    Test number
    273340728130
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

Questions about L20 LCA

Does L20 LCA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L20 LCA is valid until 18 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L20 LCA?
The MOT on L20 LCA is valid until 18 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L20 LCA done?
L20 LCA was recorded at 95,310 miles at its MOT on 19 Jun 2026, an average of 3,962 miles a year.
Has L20 LCA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L20 LCA has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on L20 LCA 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 LCA find?
L20 LCA passed its latest MOT on 19 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: front upper macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides have slight wear; nearside rear brake disk surface corrosion.

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