Volkswagen Beetle
Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,596 cc
L5 FEAMOT history
L5 FEA is a black petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 18 Dec 2008. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 98,337 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 98,337 mi
- At MOT on 7 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 13 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 5,565 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L5 FEA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Beetle
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,596 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 18 Dec 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L5 FEA was last recorded at 98,337 miles on 7 Jan 2026, 3,307 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 95,030 miles · 17 Jan 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 3,307 miles
- Average per year
- 5,565 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 98,337 miles
- 2024 – 95,030 miles
- 2021 – 93,849 miles
- 2020 – 89,087 miles
- 2019 – 81,664 miles
- 2018 – 74,714 miles
- 2017 – 67,964 miles
- 2016 – 62,274 miles
- 2015 – 56,406 miles
- 2014 – 50,850 miles
- 2013 – 46,343 miles
- 2012 – 39,032 miles
- 2011 – 19,983 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass98,337 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Inner/Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
18 tests since 9 Dec 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass98,337 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 98,337 miles
- Test number
- 249906327620
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Inner/Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail98,337 miles (+3,307)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,337 miles
- Test number
- 418325768055
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Inner/Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass95,030 miles (+1,181)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 95,030 miles
- Test number
- 639595919145
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOuter sills damaged
Pass93,849 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 93,849 miles
- Test number
- 849142829951
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Fail93,849 miles (+4,762)3 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,849 miles
- Test number
- 368633343564
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Pass89,087 miles (+25)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 89,087 miles
- Test number
- 326751885683
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail89,062 miles (+7,398)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,062 miles
- Test number
- 848338295091
- MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass81,664 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 81,664 miles
- Test number
- 933412633640
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail81,664 miles (+6,950)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,664 miles
- Test number
- 846513653287
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Pass74,714 miles (+6,750)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 74,714 miles
- Test number
- 344009969864
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,964 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 67,964 miles
- Test number
- 482600736318
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner tyre worn off inner edge close to cords.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner tyre worn on inner edge close to cords.
Fail67,964 miles (+5,690)1 failure5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,964 miles
- Test number
- 567994637310
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner tyre worn off inner edge close to cords.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner tyre worn on inner edge close to cords.
Pass62,274 miles (+5,868)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 62,274 miles
- Test number
- 387750526298
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Pass56,406 miles (+5,556)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 56,406 miles
- Test number
- 116690130856
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,850 miles (+4,507)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 50,850 miles
- Test number
- 745886264260
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,343 miles (+7,311)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 46,343 miles
- Test number
- 887780173205
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,032 miles (+19,049)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 39,032 miles
- Test number
- 715193252335
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,983 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 19,983 miles
- Test number
- 678953541314
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L5 FEA
- Does L5 FEA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 FEA is valid until 6 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L5 FEA?
- The MOT on L5 FEA is valid until 6 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 FEA done?
- L5 FEA was recorded at 98,337 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2026, an average of 5,565 miles a year.
- Has L5 FEA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L5 FEA has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on L5 FEA 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 L5 FEA find?
- L5 FEA passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner/outer sill; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.
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