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Volkswagen Beetle

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,595 cc

L26 NERMOT history

L26 NER is a silver petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 25 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 31 Oct 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 75,544 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Oct 2027
Mileage
75,544 mi
At MOT on 28 Oct 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,772 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L26 NER
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
25 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L26 NER was last recorded at 75,544 miles on 28 Oct 2026, 6,128 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Oct 2019: 33,146 miles, lower than 38,823 miles on 17 Jun 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
69,416 miles · 30 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
6,128 miles
Average per year
3,772 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,544 miles
  • 2025 – 69,416 miles
  • 2024 – 63,052 miles
  • 2023 – 57,009 miles
  • 2022 – 50,174 miles
  • 2021 – 44,343 miles
  • 2020 – 35,295 miles
  • 2019 – 33,146 miles
  • 2018 – 31,226 miles
  • 2017 – 29,477 miles
  • 2016 – 27,769 miles
  • 2015 – 25,681 miles
  • 2014 – 23,165 miles
  • 2013 – 21,194 miles
  • 2012 – 19,570 miles
  • 2011 – 17,647 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,544 miles
  • MinorCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
  • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides starting to go opaque affecting beam pattern slightly (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt clip missing (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear handbrake low effort

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 22 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,544 miles (+6,128)4 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    75,544 miles
    Test number
    106777752408
    • MinorCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides starting to go opaque affecting beam pattern slightly (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt clip missing (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear handbrake low effort

  2. Pass69,416 miles (+6,364)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    69,416 miles
    Test number
    326086484032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass63,052 miles (+6,043)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    63,052 miles
    Test number
    587017252218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass57,009 miles (+6,835)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    57,009 miles
    Test number
    477404575841

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass50,174 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    50,174 miles
    Test number
    631017072847
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail50,172 miles (+5,829)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,172 miles
    Test number
    524430155508
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass44,343 miles (+9,048)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    44,343 miles
    Test number
    926405173469
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass35,295 miles (+2,149)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    35,295 miles
    Test number
    836160224156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass33,146 miles (-5,677)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    33,146 miles
    Test number
    980074291516

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass38,823 miles (+7,597)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    38,823 miles
    Test number
    782448993165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass31,226 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    31,226 miles
    Test number
    627448544600

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail31,226 miles (+1,749)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,226 miles
    Test number
    553715669841
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre cracking
    • AdvisoryRear pads low

  13. Pass29,477 miles (+1,708)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    29,477 miles
    Test number
    375655303832

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass27,769 miles (+2,088)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    27,769 miles
    Test number
    906891740574
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre starting to crack in the tread

  15. Pass25,681 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    25,681 miles
    Test number
    166870975120
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

  16. Fail25,679 miles (+2,514)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,679 miles
    Test number
    927580175121
    • FailureNearside Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

  17. Pass23,165 miles (+1,971)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    23,165 miles
    Test number
    375164264138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail21,194 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,194 miles
    Test number
    469373363170
    • Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  19. Pass21,194 miles (+1,624)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    21,194 miles
    Test number
    535273263196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail19,570 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,570 miles
    Test number
    269873772430
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  21. Pass19,570 miles (+1,923)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    19,570 miles
    Test number
    646873772167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass17,647 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    17,647 miles
    Test number
    266303271105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L26 NER

Does L26 NER currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L26 NER is valid until 31 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L26 NER?
The MOT on L26 NER is valid until 31 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L26 NER done?
L26 NER was recorded at 75,544 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2026, an average of 3,772 miles a year.
Has L26 NER ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L26 NER has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on L26 NER ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Oct 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L26 NER find?
L26 NER passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2026 with 4 minor defects and 4 advisories: central rear upper stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; front headlamp lens slightly defective both sides starting to go opaque affecting beam pattern slightly; nearside front battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier, and 5 more.

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