
Volkswagen Beetle
Blue · Petrol · 2016 · 1,197 cc
L23 SLDMOT history
L23 SLD is a blue petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 27 Jan 2016. Its MOT is valid until 2 Oct 2027 and it has passed 9 of 9 MOT tests, with 46,955 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 2 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 46,955 mi
- At MOT on 29 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 9
- 9 passed · 0 failed
- Per year
- 2,393 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L23 SLD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Beetle
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,197 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2016
- First used
- 27 Jan 2016
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 2 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L23 SLD was last recorded at 46,955 miles on 29 Sept 2026, 4,115 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 42,840 miles · 19 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,115 miles
- Average per year
- 2,393 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 46,955 miles
- 2025 – 42,840 miles
- 2024 – 40,034 miles
- 2023 – 37,843 miles
- 2022 – 35,251 miles
- 2021 – 33,135 miles
- 2020 – 30,551 miles
- 2019 – 29,150 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2024
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024
Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023
Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Full MOT history
9 tests since 21 Mar 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass46,955 miles (+4,115)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 46,955 miles
- Test number
- 418711925631
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass42,840 miles (+2,806)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 42,840 miles
- Test number
- 930385704850
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components
Pass40,034 miles (+2,191)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 40,034 miles
- Test number
- 576477464044
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components
Pass37,843 miles (+2,592)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 37,843 miles
- Test number
- 169935586123
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components
Pass35,251 miles (+2,116)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 35,251 miles
- Test number
- 857703928085
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components
Pass33,135 miles (+2,584)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 33,135 miles
- Test number
- 342751062703
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components
Pass30,551 miles (+1,401)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 30,551 miles
- Test number
- 524583759855
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components
Pass29,150 miles (+209)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 29,150 miles
- Test number
- 543252355404
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,941 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 28,941 miles
- Test number
- 594143954839
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/45R18 94V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Questions about L23 SLD
- Does L23 SLD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L23 SLD is valid until 2 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L23 SLD?
- The MOT on L23 SLD is valid until 2 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L23 SLD done?
- L23 SLD was recorded at 46,955 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2026, an average of 2,393 miles a year.
- Has L23 SLD ever failed its MOT?
- No. L23 SLD has passed all 9 of its MOT tests on record.
- Has the mileage on L23 SLD 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 SLD find?
- L23 SLD passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.
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