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Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,984 cc

L40 MOXMOT history

L40 MOX is a blue petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 30 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 69,291 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jul 2027
Mileage
69,291 mi
At MOT on 30 Jul 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,887 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 MOX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 MOX was last recorded at 69,291 miles on 30 Jul 2026, 80 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,211 miles · 28 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
80 miles
Average per year
2,887 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 69,291 miles
  • 2024 – 69,211 miles
  • 2023 – 69,133 miles
  • 2022 – 69,052 miles
  • 2021 – 68,991 miles
  • 2020 – 68,868 miles
  • 2019 – 66,225 miles
  • 2018 – 62,642 miles
  • 2017 – 55,353 miles
  • 2016 – 46,469 miles
  • 2015 – 36,378 miles
  • 2014 – 35,812 miles
  • 2013 – 34,293 miles
  • 2012 – 33,142 miles
  • 2011 – 31,103 miles
  • 2010 – 25,976 miles
  • 2009 – 21,896 miles
  • 2008 – 17,034 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,291 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened steering knuckle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened steering knuckle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 23 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,291 miles (+80)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    69,291 miles
    Test number
    874446875715
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened steering knuckle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened steering knuckle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Pass69,211 miles (+78)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    69,211 miles
    Test number
    679533268618
    • AdvisorySlight underside corrosion

  3. Pass69,133 miles (+23)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    69,133 miles
    Test number
    895961660732
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail69,110 miles (+58)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,110 miles
    Test number
    570034120653
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass69,052 miles (+61)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    69,052 miles
    Test number
    314288449272
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Nail in tyre

  6. Pass68,991 miles (+123)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    68,991 miles
    Test number
    307980940664
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass68,868 miles (+100)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    68,868 miles
    Test number
    440674788219
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail68,768 miles (+2,543)2 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,768 miles
    Test number
    430635385227
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass66,225 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    66,225 miles
    Test number
    413765720872
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut 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 rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail66,225 miles (+3,583)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,225 miles
    Test number
    473261080867
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut 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 rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass62,642 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    62,642 miles
    Test number
    197827800013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail62,642 miles (+7,289)1 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,642 miles
    Test number
    545536669762
    • DangerousExhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass55,353 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    55,353 miles
    Test number
    269204791877
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' offside (8.3.1d)

  14. Fail55,353 miles (+8,884)2 dangerous3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,353 miles
    Test number
    417038262498
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 2mm and devoid of tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx. 2mm and devoid of tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade bent (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively arm twisted (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' offside (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass46,469 miles (+10,091)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    46,469 miles
    Test number
    649092973919
    • AdvisoryEML light on
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from drivers view of the road prior to test

  16. Pass36,378 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2016
    Odometer
    36,378 miles
    Test number
    255708745120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail36,376 miles (+564)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,376 miles
    Test number
    938236845112
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

  18. Pass35,812 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    35,812 miles
    Test number
    189672984116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail35,812 miles (+1,519)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,812 miles
    Test number
    899381884125
    • FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass34,293 miles (+1,151)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    34,293 miles
    Test number
    265972973194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass33,142 miles (+2,039)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    33,142 miles
    Test number
    266264972482
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteO/s/f tyre perished

  22. Pass31,103 miles (+5,127)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    31,103 miles
    Test number
    895154771160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass25,976 miles (+4,080)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    25,976 miles
    Test number
    801996470141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass21,896 miles (+4,862)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    21,896 miles
    Test number
    253973769102
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass17,034 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    17,034 miles
    Test number
    343055878140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail17,034 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,034 miles
    Test number
    842425178102
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Questions about L40 MOX

Does L40 MOX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L40 MOX is valid until 29 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L40 MOX?
The MOT on L40 MOX is valid until 29 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L40 MOX done?
L40 MOX was recorded at 69,291 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2026, an average of 2,887 miles a year.
Has L40 MOX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 MOX has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on L40 MOX 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 MOX find?
L40 MOX passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside front suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened steering knuckle; offside front coil spring corroded, and 4 more.

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