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Volkswagen Beetle

Red · Petrol · 2006 · 1,596 cc

L30 WLKMOT history

L30 WLK is a red petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 25 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 14 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 84,766 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Apr 2027
Mileage
84,766 mi
At MOT on 3 Apr 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,386 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L30 WLK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
25 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L30 WLK was last recorded at 84,766 miles on 3 Apr 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,766 miles · 1 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,386 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 84,766 miles
  • 2025 – 78,461 miles
  • 2024 – 76,344 miles
  • 2023 – 70,923 miles
  • 2022 – 67,431 miles
  • 2021 – 64,944 miles
  • 2020 – 62,445 miles
  • 2019 – 59,512 miles
  • 2018 – 56,116 miles
  • 2017 – 51,607 miles
  • 2016 – 47,570 miles
  • 2015 – 43,457 miles
  • 2013 – 34,253 miles
  • 2012 – 26,876 miles
  • 2011 – 18,862 miles
  • 2010 – 15,333 miles
  • 2009 – 12,063 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,766 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Coil spring corroded Both

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 5 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,766 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    84,766 miles
    Test number
    628437600475
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail84,766 miles (+6,305)5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,766 miles
    Test number
    797103737170
    • MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill corroded rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill corroded rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass78,461 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    78,461 miles
    Test number
    773902913564
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Fail78,461 miles (+2,117)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,461 miles
    Test number
    988624450389
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass76,344 miles (+5,421)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    76,344 miles
    Test number
    889662586686
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass70,923 miles (+3,492)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    70,923 miles
    Test number
    803875424993
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to legal limit and worn on the edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn very close to legal limit and on the edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  7. Pass67,431 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    67,431 miles
    Test number
    466820572763
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Fail67,431 miles (+2,487)4 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,431 miles
    Test number
    814211524505
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass64,944 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    64,944 miles
    Test number
    490859269152
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight play in nearside and offside front shock absorber top mountings

  10. Fail64,944 miles (+2,499)10 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,944 miles
    Test number
    180041837819
    • MajorEmissions not tested unable to hold rpm within range for emissions test (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorUpper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight play in nearside and offside front shock absorber top mountings

  11. Pass62,445 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    62,445 miles
    Test number
    794735379448
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Fail62,445 miles (+2,933)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,445 miles
    Test number
    633414140345
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass59,512 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    59,512 miles
    Test number
    785662615648
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front shocker top mount slight lift
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shocker top mount slight lift

  14. Fail59,512 miles (+3,396)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,512 miles
    Test number
    610307035467
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front shocker top mount slight lift
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shocker top mount slight lift

  15. Pass56,116 miles (+4,509)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    56,116 miles
    Test number
    147131825648
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryAll front and rear brake pipes are covered in grease

  16. Pass51,607 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    51,607 miles
    Test number
    951489144308
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Fail51,607 miles (+4,037)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,607 miles
    Test number
    624290879919
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  18. Pass47,570 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    47,570 miles
    Test number
    760325136102
    • AdvisoryHigh level brake light has been disconnected
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Fail47,570 miles (+4,113)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,570 miles
    Test number
    146058015929
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureStop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWheel bolt(s) missing 1 from each wheel (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Pass43,457 miles (+9,204)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    43,457 miles
    Test number
    409578765058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass34,253 miles (+7,377)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    34,253 miles
    Test number
    415215973212
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass26,876 miles (+8,014)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    26,876 miles
    Test number
    779496972271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass18,862 miles (+3,529)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    18,862 miles
    Test number
    948373361286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass15,333 miles (+3,270)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    15,333 miles
    Test number
    841492050221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass12,063 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    12,063 miles
    Test number
    651528249235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L30 WLK

Does L30 WLK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L30 WLK is valid until 14 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L30 WLK?
The MOT on L30 WLK is valid until 14 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L30 WLK done?
L30 WLK was recorded at 84,766 miles at its MOT on 3 Apr 2026, an average of 4,386 miles a year.
Has L30 WLK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L30 WLK has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on L30 WLK 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 L30 WLK find?
L30 WLK passed its latest MOT on 3 Apr 2026 with 6 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.

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