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Volkswagen Beetle

White · Petrol · 2016 · 1,197 cc

L5 EYLMOT history

L5 EYL is a white petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 2 Mar 2016. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jan 2027 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 98,625 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2025.

L5 EYL white Volkswagen Beetle – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jan 2027
Mileage
98,625 mi
At MOT on 12 Dec 2025
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
12,113 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 EYL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,197 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
2 Mar 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 EYL was last recorded at 98,625 miles on 12 Dec 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Dec 2025: 98,625 miles, lower than 98,627 miles on 11 Dec 2025.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
98,627 miles · 11 Dec 2025
Average per year
12,113 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 98,625 miles
  • 2024 – 87,867 miles
  • 2023 – 58,037 miles
  • 2022 – 42,829 miles
  • 2021 – 30,069 miles
  • 2020 – 22,368 miles
  • 2019 – 14,790 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,625 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

9 tests since 10 Jan 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,625 miles (-2)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    98,625 miles
    Test number
    784045067443
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  2. Fail98,627 miles (+10,760)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,627 miles
    Test number
    695306856507
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass87,867 miles (+15,377)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    87,867 miles
    Test number
    347539571923
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  4. Pass72,490 miles (+14,453)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    72,490 miles
    Test number
    116423559019
    • AdvisorySill covers / under tray fitted

  5. Pass58,037 miles (+15,208)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    58,037 miles
    Test number
    678157502027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass42,829 miles (+12,760)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    42,829 miles
    Test number
    719263264666

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass30,069 miles (+7,701)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    30,069 miles
    Test number
    875866702515
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass22,368 miles (+7,578)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    22,368 miles
    Test number
    322788410555

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass14,790 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    14,790 miles
    Test number
    121907789958
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisorySlight body damage offsisde front

Questions about L5 EYL

Does L5 EYL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 EYL is valid until 9 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 EYL?
The MOT on L5 EYL is valid until 9 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 EYL done?
L5 EYL was recorded at 98,625 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2025, an average of 12,113 miles a year.
Has L5 EYL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 EYL has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on L5 EYL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Dec 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L5 EYL find?
L5 EYL passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated.

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