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Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow · Petrol · 2007 · 1,390 cc

L4 PAWMOT history

L4 PAW is a yellow petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 24 May 2007. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 96,440 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Jul 2027
Mileage
96,440 mi
At MOT on 29 Jun 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,532 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L4 PAW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
24 May 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L4 PAW was last recorded at 96,440 miles on 29 Jun 2026, 767 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,673 miles · 4 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
767 miles
Average per year
4,532 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,440 miles
  • 2025 – 95,673 miles
  • 2024 – 95,163 miles
  • 2023 – 94,960 miles
  • 2022 – 94,795 miles
  • 2021 – 93,727 miles
  • 2020 – 92,629 miles
  • 2019 – 91,925 miles
  • 2018 – 91,248 miles
  • 2017 – 86,988 miles
  • 2016 – 77,972 miles
  • 2015 – 67,022 miles
  • 2014 – 55,361 miles
  • 2013 – 50,420 miles
  • 2012 – 44,008 miles
  • 2011 – 35,025 miles
  • 2010 – 23,706 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,440 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 11 Jun 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,440 miles (+767)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    96,440 miles
    Test number
    594374564731
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass95,673 miles (+510)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    95,673 miles
    Test number
    618600578799

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass95,163 miles (+203)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    95,163 miles
    Test number
    806386428850

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass94,960 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    94,960 miles
    Test number
    760036178400
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Both head lamp lenses cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip passenger side (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both flexy hoses slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail94,960 miles (+165)1 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,960 miles
    Test number
    958347584281
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front wiper blades split (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Both head lamp lenses cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip passenger side (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both flexy hoses slightly perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass94,795 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    94,795 miles
    Test number
    703851531278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail94,786 miles (+1,059)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,786 miles
    Test number
    979869779601
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  8. Pass93,727 miles (+1,098)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    93,727 miles
    Test number
    387705207069
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass92,629 miles (+704)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    92,629 miles
    Test number
    334061890233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass91,925 miles (+677)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    91,925 miles
    Test number
    546749119103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass91,248 miles (+4,260)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    91,248 miles
    Test number
    236662964262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass86,988 miles (+9,016)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    86,988 miles
    Test number
    892507044489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass77,972 miles (+10,950)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    77,972 miles
    Test number
    570815284527
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass67,022 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    67,022 miles
    Test number
    235329545462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail67,022 miles (+11,661)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,022 miles
    Test number
    429449245197
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  16. Pass55,361 miles (+4,941)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    55,361 miles
    Test number
    797227244149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass50,420 miles (+6,412)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    50,420 miles
    Test number
    305565433143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail44,008 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,008 miles
    Test number
    108114042100
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass44,008 miles (+8,983)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    44,008 miles
    Test number
    978344842164
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass35,025 miles (+11,319)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    35,025 miles
    Test number
    517060061183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass23,706 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    23,706 miles
    Test number
    401862060113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L4 PAW

Does L4 PAW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L4 PAW is valid until 6 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on L4 PAW?
The MOT on L4 PAW is valid until 6 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L4 PAW done?
L4 PAW was recorded at 96,440 miles at its MOT on 29 Jun 2026, an average of 4,532 miles a year.
Has L4 PAW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L4 PAW has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on L4 PAW 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 L4 PAW find?
L4 PAW passed its latest MOT on 29 Jun 2026 with 2 minor defects: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective.

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