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Volkswagen Beetle

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

L22 LYEMOT history

L22 LYE is a blue diesel Volkswagen Beetle first used on 13 Aug 2004. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 171,309 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jun 2027
Mileage
171,309 mi
At MOT on 24 Jun 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,763 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L22 LYE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
13 Aug 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L22 LYE was last recorded at 171,309 miles on 24 Jun 2026, 143 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
171,166 miles · 19 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
143 miles
Average per year
7,763 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 171,309 miles
  • 2025 – 167,638 miles
  • 2024 – 164,023 miles
  • 2023 – 159,852 miles
  • 2022 – 152,811 miles
  • 2021 – 151,001 miles
  • 2020 – 148,813 miles
  • 2019 – 144,393 miles
  • 2018 – 132,294 miles
  • 2017 – 116,807 miles
  • 2016 – 103,957 miles
  • 2015 – 98,686 miles
  • 2014 – 91,314 miles
  • 2013 – 83,255 miles
  • 2012 – 75,815 miles
  • 2011 – 69,608 miles
  • 2010 – 57,128 miles
  • 2009 – 41,933 miles
  • 2008 – 29,731 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,309 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass171,309 miles (+143)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    171,309 miles
    Test number
    239578258081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail171,166 miles (+3,528)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,166 miles
    Test number
    234368221070
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass167,638 miles (+3,615)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    167,638 miles
    Test number
    840046630289
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass164,023 miles (+4,171)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    164,023 miles
    Test number
    888739169375
    • AdvisoryGeneral age corrosion

  5. Pass159,852 miles (+7,041)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    159,852 miles
    Test number
    411027442577

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass152,811 miles (+1,810)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    152,811 miles
    Test number
    804488878083
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. O/S low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass151,001 miles (+152)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2022
    Odometer
    151,001 miles
    Test number
    902618677219
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail150,849 miles (+2,036)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,849 miles
    Test number
    638874589992
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass148,813 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2021
    Odometer
    148,813 miles
    Test number
    839567015365
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  10. Fail148,813 miles (+4,420)4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,813 miles
    Test number
    292301567669
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  11. Pass144,393 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    144,393 miles
    Test number
    740969643730

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail144,393 miles (+12,099)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,393 miles
    Test number
    452552103548
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass132,294 miles (+15,487)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    132,294 miles
    Test number
    306570631740
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass116,807 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    116,807 miles
    Test number
    784039284386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail116,807 miles (+12,850)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,807 miles
    Test number
    204725675149
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  16. Pass103,957 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    103,957 miles
    Test number
    831583440727

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail103,957 miles (+5,271)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,957 miles
    Test number
    164677834361
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  18. Pass98,686 miles (+7,372)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    98,686 miles
    Test number
    769075105253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass91,314 miles (+8,059)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2015
    Odometer
    91,314 miles
    Test number
    317689424114
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroded

  20. Pass83,255 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2014
    Odometer
    83,255 miles
    Test number
    159794133136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail83,255 miles (+7,440)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,255 miles
    Test number
    267624033401
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  22. Pass75,815 miles (+6,207)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2013
    Odometer
    75,815 miles
    Test number
    669253122129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail69,608 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,608 miles
    Test number
    348630621153
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • 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)

  24. Pass69,608 miles (+12,480)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    69,608 miles
    Test number
    365410721153
    • 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)

  25. Pass57,128 miles (+15,195)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    57,128 miles
    Test number
    913784770080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass41,933 miles (+12,202)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    41,933 miles
    Test number
    190652169052
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass29,731 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    29,731 miles
    Test number
    242109188029
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about L22 LYE

Does L22 LYE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L22 LYE is valid until 26 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L22 LYE?
The MOT on L22 LYE is valid until 26 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L22 LYE done?
L22 LYE was recorded at 171,309 miles at its MOT on 24 Jun 2026, an average of 7,763 miles a year.
Has L22 LYE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L22 LYE has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on L22 LYE 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 L22 LYE find?
L22 LYE passed its latest MOT on 24 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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