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Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,596 cc

L22 VWBMOT history

L22 VWB is a black petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 30 Jun 2006. Its MOT is valid until 21 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 92,015 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Sept 2027
Mileage
92,015 mi
At MOT on 15 Sept 2026
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,878 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L22 VWB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
30 Jun 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L22 VWB was last recorded at 92,015 miles on 15 Sept 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,015 miles · 14 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,878 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,015 miles
  • 2025 – 90,279 miles
  • 2024 – 87,896 miles
  • 2023 – 85,524 miles
  • 2022 – 83,358 miles
  • 2021 – 80,509 miles
  • 2020 – 80,366 miles
  • 2019 – 79,095 miles
  • 2018 – 75,497 miles
  • 2017 – 72,276 miles
  • 2016 – 68,443 miles
  • 2015 – 64,942 miles
  • 2014 – 60,923 miles
  • 2013 – 53,850 miles
  • 2012 – 48,285 miles
  • 2011 – 41,832 miles
  • 2010 – 34,753 miles
  • 2009 – 25,771 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,015 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Beam axle corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryExhaust system has surface corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Sill corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Sill corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022

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

    Minor4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major3 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

28 tests since 8 Jul 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,015 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    92,015 miles
    Test number
    501686919599
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Beam axle corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust system has surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Sill corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail92,015 miles (+1,736)2 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,015 miles
    Test number
    827160826789
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Beam axle corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust system has surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Sill corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass90,279 miles (+1)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    90,279 miles
    Test number
    921169035099
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sills corroded at rear both sides.
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail90,278 miles (+2,382)3 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,278 miles
    Test number
    555002264243
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both headlamps, lenses badly discolored. (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorHeadlamp lens seriously defective both discolored and cloudy. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sills corroded at rear both sides.
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  5. Pass87,896 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    87,896 miles
    Test number
    993720318758
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust clamp corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  6. Fail87,896 miles (+2,372)2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,896 miles
    Test number
    597295715174
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust clamp corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  7. Pass85,524 miles (+2,166)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    85,524 miles
    Test number
    182917520263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass83,358 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    83,358 miles
    Test number
    387273193894
    • 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 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))

  9. Fail83,356 miles (+2,847)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,356 miles
    Test number
    843323366233
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • 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 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))

  10. Pass80,509 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    80,509 miles
    Test number
    428613776165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail80,509 miles (+143)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,509 miles
    Test number
    267186502560
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass80,366 miles (+1,271)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    80,366 miles
    Test number
    115852378374
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust clamp corroded (loose)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Sill dented
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  13. Pass79,095 miles (+3)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    79,095 miles
    Test number
    410679994548
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust clamp losse and corroded away
    • AdvisoryFront Lower bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower sill damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower sill damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  14. Fail79,092 miles (+3,595)1 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,092 miles
    Test number
    794304872707
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill coroded and hole in it (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust clamp losse and corroded away
    • AdvisoryFront Lower bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower sill damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower sill damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  15. Pass75,497 miles (+3,221)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    75,497 miles
    Test number
    589540191169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass72,276 miles (+3,833)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    72,276 miles
    Test number
    895037370929

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass68,443 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    68,443 miles
    Test number
    155308384261
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Fail68,431 miles (+3,489)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,431 miles
    Test number
    980732881976
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass64,942 miles (+4,019)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    64,942 miles
    Test number
    186180785145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass60,923 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    60,923 miles
    Test number
    256152834260
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteBoot full

  21. Fail60,921 miles (+7,071)1 dangerous1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,921 miles
    Test number
    928182034207
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteBoot full

  22. Pass53,850 miles (+5,565)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    53,850 miles
    Test number
    768223933265
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  23. Pass48,285 miles (+6,453)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    48,285 miles
    Test number
    438495852231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass41,832 miles (+7,079)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    41,832 miles
    Test number
    589004711209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass34,753 miles (+158)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    34,753 miles
    Test number
    131297010286
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  26. Fail34,595 miles (+8,824)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,595 miles
    Test number
    481317300296
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  27. Pass25,771 miles (+406)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    25,771 miles
    Test number
    710648099123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail25,365 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,365 miles
    Test number
    251919489462
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about L22 VWB

Does L22 VWB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L22 VWB is valid until 21 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L22 VWB?
The MOT on L22 VWB is valid until 21 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L22 VWB done?
L22 VWB was recorded at 92,015 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2026, an average of 3,878 miles a year.
Has L22 VWB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L22 VWB has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on L22 VWB 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 VWB find?
L22 VWB passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2026 with 10 advisories: central rear beam axle corroded; exhaust system has surface corrosion; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 7 more.

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