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Yellow · Petrol · 2006 · 1,596 cc

L40 HRBMOT history

L40 HRB is a yellow petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 31 Jan 2006. Its MOT expired on 6 Mar 2026 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 114,132 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Mar 2026
Mileage
114,132 mi
At MOT on 7 Mar 2025
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,434 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 HRB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
31 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 HRB was last recorded at 114,132 miles on 7 Mar 2025, 5,667 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,465 miles · 6 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
5,667 miles
Average per year
5,434 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 114,132 miles
  • 2024 – 108,465 miles
  • 2023 – 102,817 miles
  • 2022 – 98,641 miles
  • 2021 – 94,137 miles
  • 2020 – 90,758 miles
  • 2019 – 84,935 miles
  • 2018 – 79,013 miles
  • 2017 – 73,224 miles
  • 2016 – 66,661 miles
  • 2015 – 61,568 miles
  • 2014 – 55,303 miles
  • 2013 – 48,211 miles
  • 2012 – 44,076 miles
  • 2011 – 39,217 miles
  • 2010 – 32,424 miles
  • 2009 – 26,329 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,132 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 8 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,132 miles (+5,667)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    114,132 miles
    Test number
    730543339616

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass108,465 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    108,465 miles
    Test number
    269128270645

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail108,455 miles (+5,638)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,455 miles
    Test number
    126689498098
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass102,817 miles (+4,176)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    102,817 miles
    Test number
    610890321097
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Strut top bush slightly worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Strut top bush slightly worn

  5. Pass98,641 miles (+4,504)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    98,641 miles
    Test number
    462339928037
    • 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))

  6. Pass94,137 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    94,137 miles
    Test number
    637405751770

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail94,137 miles (+3,379)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,137 miles
    Test number
    709491474001
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass90,758 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    90,758 miles
    Test number
    298477862474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail90,758 miles (+5,823)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,758 miles
    Test number
    500954020094
    • Repaired at testFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass84,935 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    84,935 miles
    Test number
    989110517335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail84,930 miles (+5,917)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,930 miles
    Test number
    908370402900
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

  12. Pass79,013 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    79,013 miles
    Test number
    454302843458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail79,013 miles (+5,789)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,013 miles
    Test number
    364576079708
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  14. Pass73,224 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    73,224 miles
    Test number
    335847346728

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail73,224 miles (+6,563)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,224 miles
    Test number
    656305176337
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  16. Pass66,661 miles (+5,093)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    66,661 miles
    Test number
    108631838224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass61,568 miles (+6,265)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    61,568 miles
    Test number
    998356305051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass55,303 miles (+7,092)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    55,303 miles
    Test number
    998453814010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass48,211 miles (+4,135)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    48,211 miles
    Test number
    188947503067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass44,076 miles (+4,859)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    44,076 miles
    Test number
    186616102078
    • NoteSome travel inhand brake

  21. Pass39,217 miles (+6,793)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    39,217 miles
    Test number
    699244111083
    • NoteSome up lift in o/s top strut mounting
    • NoteSteel rim on o/s front the rest are alloy

  22. Pass32,424 miles (+6,095)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    32,424 miles
    Test number
    913908400040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass26,329 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    26,329 miles
    Test number
    491638709045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L40 HRB

Does L40 HRB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L40 HRB expired on 6 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L40 HRB?
The MOT on L40 HRB expired on 6 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L40 HRB done?
L40 HRB was recorded at 114,132 miles at its MOT on 7 Mar 2025, an average of 5,434 miles a year.
Has L40 HRB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 HRB has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on L40 HRB 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 L40 HRB find?
L40 HRB passed its latest MOT on 7 Mar 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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