Volkswagen Beetle
Grey · Petrol · 2011 · 1,595 cc
L55 TKSMOT history
L55 TKS is a grey petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 29 Apr 2011. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jun 2027 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 76,200 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 76,200 mi
- At MOT on 30 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 13
- 10 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 4,721 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L55 TKS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Beetle
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,595 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 29 Apr 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 29 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L55 TKS was last recorded at 76,200 miles on 30 Jun 2026, 1,286 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Dec 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 74,914 miles · 8 Dec 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 1,286 miles
- Average per year
- 4,721 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 76,200 miles
- 2023 – 74,914 miles
- 2022 – 63,542 miles
- 2021 – 58,024 miles
- 2019 – 58,018 miles
- 2018 – 52,393 miles
- 2016 – 38,123 miles
- 2015 – 30,385 miles
- 2014 – 17,334 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass76,200 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (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.
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022
Nearside Front Position lamp not working
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016
Full MOT history
13 tests since 9 Jan 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass76,200 miles (+1,286)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 76,200 miles
- Test number
- 926581325412
- AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass74,914 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 74,914 miles
- Test number
- 289670028927
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail74,913 miles (+31)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,913 miles
- Test number
- 581937935055
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass74,882 miles (+11,340)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 74,882 miles
- Test number
- 577617719369
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,542 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 63,542 miles
- Test number
- 493452615832
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail63,542 miles (+5,518)7 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,542 miles
- Test number
- 805910100736
- MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass58,024 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 58,024 miles
- Test number
- 462880650180
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,018 miles (+5,625)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 58,018 miles
- Test number
- 723286020691
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass52,393 miles (+14,270)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 52,393 miles
- Test number
- 567668073970
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,123 miles (+7,738)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 38,123 miles
- Test number
- 684882976556
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres heavily perished
Pass30,385 miles (+13,051)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 30,385 miles
- Test number
- 969987105103
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,334 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 17,334 miles
- Test number
- 166503714076
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail17,331 miles4 failures2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 17,331 miles
- Test number
- 518659404004
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureCentre Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteBonnet catching sticking but function ok
- NoteBoth rear brakes showing signs of overheating
- NoteFront brake discs corroded
Questions about L55 TKS
- Does L55 TKS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L55 TKS is valid until 29 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L55 TKS?
- The MOT on L55 TKS is valid until 29 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L55 TKS done?
- L55 TKS was recorded at 76,200 miles at its MOT on 30 Jun 2026, an average of 4,721 miles a year.
- Has L55 TKS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L55 TKS has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Dec 2023.
- Has the mileage on L55 TKS 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 TKS find?
- L55 TKS passed its latest MOT on 30 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill; offside suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill.
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