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Volkswagen Beetle

Red · Diesel · 2007 · 1,896 cc

L20 TAAMOT history

L20 TAA is a red diesel Volkswagen Beetle first used on 30 Jul 2007. Its MOT expired on 5 Apr 2024 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 93,088 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Apr 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Apr 2024
Mileage
93,088 mi
At MOT on 3 Apr 2023
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,992 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L20 TAA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
30 Jul 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
3 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L20 TAA was last recorded at 93,088 miles on 3 Apr 2023, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,087 miles · 31 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
5,992 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 93,088 miles
  • 2022 – 91,450 miles
  • 2020 – 87,963 miles
  • 2019 – 85,134 miles
  • 2018 – 81,160 miles
  • 2017 – 73,021 miles
  • 2016 – 64,502 miles
  • 2015 – 56,590 miles
  • 2014 – 40,786 miles
  • 2013 – 33,806 miles
  • 2012 – 24,910 miles
  • 2011 – 20,780 miles
  • 2010 – 15,591 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,088 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryExhaust system corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

20 tests since 27 Apr 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,088 miles (+1)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    93,088 miles
    Test number
    732431970268
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail93,087 miles (+1,637)4 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,087 miles
    Test number
    489532184954
    • MajorDriver's door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater 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))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass91,450 miles (+3,487)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    91,450 miles
    Test number
    166386625041
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  4. Pass87,963 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    87,963 miles
    Test number
    759238153553
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  5. Fail87,963 miles (+2,829)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,963 miles
    Test number
    749637585006
    • MajorNearside 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))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  6. Pass85,134 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    85,134 miles
    Test number
    437423491713
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  7. Fail85,134 miles (+3,974)1 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,134 miles
    Test number
    497390526593
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  8. Pass81,160 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    81,160 miles
    Test number
    795026929762

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail81,160 miles (+8,139)1 major1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,160 miles
    Test number
    528844693418
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  10. Pass73,021 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    73,021 miles
    Test number
    788140864280
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre tread has a cut but not deep enough to reach ply or cord.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive seal (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  11. Fail73,021 miles (+8,519)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,021 miles
    Test number
    404074614835
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded seal holed (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre tread has a cut but not deep enough to reach ply or cord.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive seal (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  12. Pass64,502 miles (+7,912)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    64,502 miles
    Test number
    435604970145
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryInternal headlamp aim adjuster ,adjusted
    • AdvisoryUnder body cover

  13. Pass56,590 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    56,590 miles
    Test number
    777040741432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail56,590 miles (+5,047)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,590 miles
    Test number
    806639207298
    • FailureOffside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Roadwheel has a slightly distorted bead rim

  15. Pass51,543 miles (+10,757)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    51,543 miles
    Test number
    117394305160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass40,786 miles (+6,980)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    40,786 miles
    Test number
    918508574078
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass33,806 miles (+8,896)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    33,806 miles
    Test number
    667037903164
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  18. Pass24,910 miles (+4,130)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    24,910 miles
    Test number
    457241962013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass20,780 miles (+5,189)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    20,780 miles
    Test number
    726457081006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass15,591 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    15,591 miles
    Test number
    880467910119
    • 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)

Questions about L20 TAA

Does L20 TAA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L20 TAA expired on 5 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L20 TAA?
The MOT on L20 TAA expired on 5 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L20 TAA done?
L20 TAA was recorded at 93,088 miles at its MOT on 3 Apr 2023, an average of 5,992 miles a year.
Has L20 TAA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L20 TAA has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on L20 TAA 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 TAA find?
L20 TAA passed its latest MOT on 3 Apr 2023 with 11 advisories: brake disc worn, but not excessively both front; exhaust system corroded; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 8 more.

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