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Red · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

L31 LCDMOT history

L31 LCD is a red diesel Volkswagen Beetle first used on 1 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 26 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 99,591 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2026.

L31 LCD red Volkswagen Beetle – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Aug 2027
Mileage
99,591 mi
At MOT on 27 Aug 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,050 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L31 LCD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
1 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L31 LCD was last recorded at 99,591 miles on 27 Aug 2026, 2,361 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,230 miles · 26 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,361 miles
Average per year
6,050 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,591 miles
  • 2025 – 97,230 miles
  • 2024 – 93,862 miles
  • 2023 – 86,718 miles
  • 2022 – 78,767 miles
  • 2021 – 67,786 miles
  • 2020 – 65,619 miles
  • 2019 – 59,401 miles
  • 2018 – 54,023 miles
  • 2017 – 50,310 miles
  • 2016 – 42,140 miles
  • 2015 – 32,725 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,591 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

Full MOT history

18 tests since 8 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,591 miles (+2,361)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    99,591 miles
    Test number
    137327163821
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass97,230 miles (+3,368)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    97,230 miles
    Test number
    923604328243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass93,862 miles (+7,144)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    93,862 miles
    Test number
    534277569459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass86,718 miles (+7,951)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    86,718 miles
    Test number
    568655977163
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre And Nearside rear
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass78,767 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    78,767 miles
    Test number
    664316364603

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail78,760 miles (+10,974)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,760 miles
    Test number
    544881632973
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass67,786 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    67,786 miles
    Test number
    540657794306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail67,786 miles (+2,167)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,786 miles
    Test number
    230640362756
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass65,619 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    65,619 miles
    Test number
    261748348395
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail65,619 miles (+6,218)1 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,619 miles
    Test number
    682696837740
    • DangerousValve stem seriously misaligned Both front valves (5.2.3 (j))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass59,401 miles (+51)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    59,401 miles
    Test number
    632410808316
    • AdvisoryNO BLIP DETECTED ON EMISSIONS
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  12. Fail59,350 miles (+5,327)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,350 miles
    Test number
    257608115704
    • DangerousNearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • DangerousAdvise o/s/f tyre valve heavily perished/deteriorated
    • MajorFront Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise o/s outer sill damaged

  13. Pass54,023 miles (+3,713)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    54,023 miles
    Test number
    959325242124
    • 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))

  14. Pass50,310 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    50,310 miles
    Test number
    132307512181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail50,310 miles (+8,170)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,310 miles
    Test number
    732280396475
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  16. Pass42,140 miles (+9,415)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    42,140 miles
    Test number
    425513230010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail32,725 miles2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,725 miles
    Test number
    418600225268
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteNo emissions output - dpf fitted

  18. Pass32,725 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    32,725 miles
    Test number
    679040125248
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteNo emissions output - dpf fitted

Questions about L31 LCD

Does L31 LCD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L31 LCD is valid until 26 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L31 LCD?
The MOT on L31 LCD is valid until 26 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L31 LCD done?
L31 LCD was recorded at 99,591 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2026, an average of 6,050 miles a year.
Has L31 LCD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L31 LCD has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on L31 LCD 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 L31 LCD find?
L31 LCD passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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