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Beige · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

L2 HRWMOT history

L2 HRW is a beige petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 1 Mar 2004. Its MOT expired on 28 Oct 2024 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 10,825 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Oct 2024
Mileage
10,825 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2023
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
L2 HRW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
1 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L2 HRW was last recorded at 10,825 miles on 23 Oct 2023, 2,061 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Feb 2009: 4,052 miles, lower than 18,497 miles on 22 Feb 2008.

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
8,764 miles · 29 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
2,061 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 10,825 miles
  • 2022 – 8,764 miles
  • 2021 – 6,861 miles
  • 2016 – 6,840 miles
  • 2015 – 6,321 miles
  • 2014 – 5,200 miles
  • 2013 – 4,755 miles
  • 2012 – 4,159 miles
  • 2011 – 4,153 miles
  • 2010 – 4,146 miles
  • 2009 – 4,052 miles
  • 2008 – 18,497 miles
  • 2007 – 14,099 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass10,825 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (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.

  • Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

16 tests since 23 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass10,825 miles (+2,061)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    10,825 miles
    Test number
    701507063751
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  2. Pass8,764 miles (+1,903)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    8,764 miles
    Test number
    374148200276
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass6,861 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    6,861 miles
    Test number
    909132823177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass6,840 miles (+519)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    6,840 miles
    Test number
    825959517430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass6,321 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    6,321 miles
    Test number
    676499875076
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight oil leak from n/s/r half shaft seal
  6. Fail6,321 miles (+1,121)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    6,321 miles
    Test number
    316710075082
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight oil leak from n/s/r half shaft seal
  7. Pass5,200 miles (+445)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    5,200 miles
    Test number
    485482574043
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteO/s/f brake binding
  8. Pass4,755 miles (+596)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    4,755 miles
    Test number
    738264263065
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront wipers smearing windscreen
  9. Pass4,159 miles (+6)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    4,159 miles
    Test number
    508275562037
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteExhaust system corroded
    • NoteFront number plate in poor condition
  10. Pass4,153 miles (+7)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    4,153 miles
    Test number
    689677441006
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront brakes binding
    • NoteFront number plate in poor condition
    • NoteRear brakes binding
  11. Pass4,146 miles (+11)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    4,146 miles
    Test number
    542258460057
    • NoteFront number plate in poor condition
    • NoteFront wipers smearing windscreen
    • NoteOil leak
  12. Fail4,135 miles (+83)2 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    4,135 miles
    Test number
    961227460076
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront number plate in poor condition
    • NoteFront wipers smearing windscreen
    • NoteOil leak
  13. Pass4,052 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    4,052 miles
    Test number
    140649269090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail4,052 miles (-14,445)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    4,052 miles
    Test number
    381358359063
    • FailureCentre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
  15. Pass18,497 miles (+4,398)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    18,497 miles
    Test number
    804863858077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass14,099 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    14,099 miles
    Test number
    133394457438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L2 HRW

Does L2 HRW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L2 HRW expired on 28 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L2 HRW?
The MOT on L2 HRW expired on 28 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L2 HRW done?
L2 HRW was recorded at 10,825 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2023.
Has L2 HRW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L2 HRW has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2015.
Has the mileage on L2 HRW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Feb 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L2 HRW find?
L2 HRW passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2023 with 3 advisories: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive; rear brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair..

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