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White · Petrol · 2016 · 1,197 cc

L23 MOMMOT history

L23 MOM is a white petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 29 Jan 2016. Its MOT is valid until 23 Mar 2027 and it has passed 9 of 10 MOT tests, with 53,214 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Mar 2026.

L23 MOM white Volkswagen Beetle – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Mar 2027
Mileage
53,214 mi
At MOT on 21 Mar 2026
MOT tests
10
9 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,479 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L23 MOM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,197 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
29 Jan 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L23 MOM was last recorded at 53,214 miles on 21 Mar 2026, 3,169 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
50,045 miles · 24 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,169 miles
Average per year
4,479 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 53,214 miles
  • 2025 – 50,045 miles
  • 2024 – 45,705 miles
  • 2023 – 41,929 miles
  • 2022 – 38,660 miles
  • 2021 – 33,727 miles
  • 2020 – 26,481 miles
  • 2019 – 24,456 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass53,214 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (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.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

10 tests since 14 Jan 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass53,214 miles (+3,169)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    53,214 miles
    Test number
    639767358989
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass50,045 miles (+4,340)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    50,045 miles
    Test number
    259233763600
    • 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))
  3. Pass45,705 miles (+3,776)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    45,705 miles
    Test number
    175828604964

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass41,929 miles (+3,269)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    41,929 miles
    Test number
    106934553705

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass38,660 miles (+4,933)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    38,660 miles
    Test number
    983220503743

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass33,727 miles (+7,246)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    33,727 miles
    Test number
    123621174690

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass26,481 miles (+2,025)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    26,481 miles
    Test number
    213454155011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass24,456 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    24,456 miles
    Test number
    988678549077
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Fail24,455 miles (+3,405)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,455 miles
    Test number
    901187387008
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass21,050 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    21,050 miles
    Test number
    581430711910

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L23 MOM

Does L23 MOM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 MOM is valid until 23 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L23 MOM?
The MOT on L23 MOM is valid until 23 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L23 MOM done?
L23 MOM was recorded at 53,214 miles at its MOT on 21 Mar 2026, an average of 4,479 miles a year.
Has L23 MOM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L23 MOM has failed 1 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2019.
Has the mileage on L23 MOM 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 L23 MOM find?
L23 MOM passed its latest MOT on 21 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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