Volkswagen Beetle
Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,596 cc
L55 AKAMOT history
L55 AKA is a silver petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 5 Sept 2008. Its MOT is valid until 14 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 139,292 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 14 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 139,292 mi
- At MOT on 26 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 16 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 8,224 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L55 AKA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Beetle
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,596 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 5 Sept 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 14 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L55 AKA was last recorded at 139,292 miles on 26 Aug 2026, 7,675 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 131,617 miles · 18 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 7,675 miles
- Average per year
- 8,224 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 139,292 miles
- 2025 – 131,617 miles
- 2024 – 123,520 miles
- 2023 – 115,461 miles
- 2022 – 108,488 miles
- 2021 – 101,489 miles
- 2020 – 95,774 miles
- 2019 – 81,133 miles
- 2018 – 66,047 miles
- 2017 – 52,928 miles
- 2016 – 52,655 miles
- 2015 – 40,584 miles
- 2014 – 32,495 miles
- 2013 – 25,008 miles
- 2012 – 20,385 miles
- 2011 – 15,544 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass139,292 miles
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
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.
Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Full MOT history
19 tests since 9 Aug 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass139,292 miles (+7,675)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 139,292 miles
- Test number
- 821093254754
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Pass131,617 miles (+8,097)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 131,617 miles
- Test number
- 992788189104
- MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass123,520 miles (+191)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 123,520 miles
- Test number
- 386338518148
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- 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))
Fail123,329 miles (+7,868)2 dangerous7 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,329 miles
- Test number
- 576704966239
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Dangerous (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play Dangerous (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass115,461 miles (+6,973)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 115,461 miles
- Test number
- 624687340468
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass108,488 miles (+6,999)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 108,488 miles
- Test number
- 815005059706
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass101,489 miles (+5,715)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 101,489 miles
- Test number
- 687020822719
- MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass95,774 miles (+14,641)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 95,774 miles
- Test number
- 972604029522
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe area (6.1.2 (a))
Pass81,133 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 81,133 miles
- Test number
- 722434267852
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Fail81,133 miles (+15,086)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,133 miles
- Test number
- 677207266304
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass66,047 miles (+13,119)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 66,047 miles
- Test number
- 443366176514
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass52,928 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 52,928 miles
- Test number
- 719558003967
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail52,928 miles (+273)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,928 miles
- Test number
- 989753861743
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass52,655 miles (+12,071)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 52,655 miles
- Test number
- 709977345072
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass40,584 miles (+8,089)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 40,584 miles
- Test number
- 935596223345
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,495 miles (+7,487)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 32,495 miles
- Test number
- 428114044277
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,008 miles (+4,623)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 25,008 miles
- Test number
- 328553033482
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,385 miles (+4,841)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 20,385 miles
- Test number
- 246920352245
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,544 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 15,544 miles
- Test number
- 328481621243
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L55 AKA
- Does L55 AKA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L55 AKA is valid until 14 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L55 AKA?
- The MOT on L55 AKA is valid until 14 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L55 AKA done?
- L55 AKA was recorded at 139,292 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2026, an average of 8,224 miles a year.
- Has L55 AKA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L55 AKA has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Aug 2024.
- Has the mileage on L55 AKA 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 L55 AKA find?
- L55 AKA passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2026 with 2 minor defects: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective.
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