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Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

L21 WFCMOT history

L21 WFC is a grey diesel Volkswagen Beetle first used on 30 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 5 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 186,417 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Feb 2027
Mileage
186,417 mi
At MOT on 16 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,987 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L21 WFC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L21 WFC was last recorded at 186,417 miles on 16 Jan 2026, 3,739 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
182,678 miles · 29 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,739 miles
Average per year
7,987 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 186,417 miles
  • 2025 – 182,678 miles
  • 2024 – 179,509 miles
  • 2023 – 177,368 miles
  • 2022 – 177,361 miles
  • 2021 – 174,365 miles
  • 2020 – 170,906 miles
  • 2019 – 162,842 miles
  • 2018 – 141,931 miles
  • 2017 – 134,320 miles
  • 2016 – 120,639 miles
  • 2015 – 107,462 miles
  • 2014 – 93,925 miles
  • 2013 – 82,438 miles
  • 2012 – 75,758 miles
  • 2011 – 69,945 miles
  • 2010 – 62,541 miles
  • 2009 – 49,243 miles
  • 2008 – 43,967 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass186,417 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axel and mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front and rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 17 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass186,417 miles (+3,739)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    186,417 miles
    Test number
    519607380131
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axel and mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass182,678 miles (+3,169)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    182,678 miles
    Test number
    501870936759
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake performance on limit (16%)

  3. Pass179,509 miles (+51)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    179,509 miles
    Test number
    680799345113
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive various components corroded including axel and chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight play in nearside steering rack inner joint

  4. Fail179,458 miles (+2,090)5 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,458 miles
    Test number
    272270952967
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front and rear.o/s/r badly corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s/f brake binding.rear brake backplates corroded.low handbrake effort
    • AdvisoryVarious components corroded.various underbody corrosion.exhaust corroded.rear axel corroded

  5. Pass177,368 miles (+7)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    177,368 miles
    Test number
    698153915447
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front and n/s/r (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded and o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded and poor.various underbody corrosion.various components corroded.rear axel ccorroded.n/s o/sill corroded.
    • AdvisoryO/s/f brake binding

  6. Fail177,361 miles (+2,996)2 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,361 miles
    Test number
    656817978351
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded and o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material poor condition (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded and poor.various components corroded.rear axel corroded.
    • AdvisoryO/s/f brake binding.various underbody corrosion.

  7. Pass174,365 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    174,365 miles
    Test number
    224834991189
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail174,365 miles (+45)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,365 miles
    Test number
    917061029742
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail174,320 miles (+3,414)1 dangerous6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,320 miles
    Test number
    994657205739
    • DangerousOffside Front Drive shaft likely to become detached Securing Bolts Loose (6.1.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass170,906 miles (+8,064)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    170,906 miles
    Test number
    448343851835
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryTurbo pipe leaking

  11. Pass162,842 miles (+20,911)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    162,842 miles
    Test number
    381119756669

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass141,931 miles (+7,611)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2019
    Odometer
    141,931 miles
    Test number
    810730174090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass134,320 miles (+35)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    134,320 miles
    Test number
    978832223035
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (3.7.B.3)

  14. Fail134,285 miles (+13,646)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,285 miles
    Test number
    232261305260
    • FailureOffside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureFront brake excessively fluctuating both front (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (3.7.B.3)

  15. Pass120,639 miles (+13,177)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    120,639 miles
    Test number
    211976357937
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass107,462 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    107,462 miles
    Test number
    227387905450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail107,462 miles (+13,537)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,462 miles
    Test number
    769347505158
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass93,925 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    93,925 miles
    Test number
    446004814168
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteReverse light not working

  19. Fail93,925 miles (+11,487)1 failure3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,925 miles
    Test number
    917734014112
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOffside rear handbrake cable sticking
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteReverse light not working

  20. Pass82,438 miles (+6,680)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    82,438 miles
    Test number
    486043713134
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteExhaust bracket insecure
    • NoteOil seepage at rear of engine

  21. Pass75,758 miles (+5,813)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    75,758 miles
    Test number
    949923992095
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass69,945 miles (+7,404)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    69,945 miles
    Test number
    108389581423
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass62,541 miles (+13,298)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    62,541 miles
    Test number
    121070390058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass49,243 miles (+5,276)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    49,243 miles
    Test number
    101245079478
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  25. Pass43,967 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    43,967 miles
    Test number
    104237078482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L21 WFC

Does L21 WFC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L21 WFC is valid until 5 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L21 WFC?
The MOT on L21 WFC is valid until 5 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L21 WFC done?
L21 WFC was recorded at 186,417 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2026, an average of 7,987 miles a year.
Has L21 WFC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L21 WFC has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on L21 WFC 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 L21 WFC find?
L21 WFC passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2026 with 5 advisories: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play, and 2 more.

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