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Volkswagen Beetle

Blue · Diesel · 2014 · 1,598 cc

L5 OMYMOT history

L5 OMY is a blue diesel Volkswagen Beetle first used on 1 Mar 2014. Its MOT is valid until 11 Mar 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 83,594 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Mar 2026.

L5 OMY blue Volkswagen Beetle – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Mar 2027
Mileage
83,594 mi
At MOT on 2 Mar 2026
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,652 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 OMY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
1 Mar 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 OMY was last recorded at 83,594 miles on 2 Mar 2026, 3,740 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
79,854 miles · 7 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,740 miles
Average per year
6,652 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,594 miles
  • 2025 – 79,854 miles
  • 2024 – 72,208 miles
  • 2023 – 71,035 miles
  • 2022 – 67,901 miles
  • 2021 – 64,180 miles
  • 2020 – 62,080 miles
  • 2019 – 52,928 miles
  • 2018 – 40,477 miles
  • 2017 – 23,676 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,594 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 27 Feb 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,594 miles (+3,740)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    83,594 miles
    Test number
    944555097659
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass79,854 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    79,854 miles
    Test number
    720471478530
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail79,854 miles (+7,646)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,854 miles
    Test number
    138839034416
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass72,208 miles (+1,173)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    72,208 miles
    Test number
    738746208876

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass71,035 miles (+3,134)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    71,035 miles
    Test number
    847407492975

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass67,901 miles (+3,721)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    67,901 miles
    Test number
    561835795067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass64,180 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    64,180 miles
    Test number
    740338160765
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail64,180 miles (+2,100)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,180 miles
    Test number
    359038845601
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass62,080 miles (+9,152)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    62,080 miles
    Test number
    679311066788
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass52,928 miles (+12,451)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    52,928 miles
    Test number
    226025924211
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  11. Pass40,477 miles (+16,801)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    40,477 miles
    Test number
    181958032414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass23,676 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    23,676 miles
    Test number
    998768490992
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn on inner and outer edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Questions about L5 OMY

Does L5 OMY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 OMY is valid until 11 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 OMY?
The MOT on L5 OMY is valid until 11 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 OMY done?
L5 OMY was recorded at 83,594 miles at its MOT on 2 Mar 2026, an average of 6,652 miles a year.
Has L5 OMY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 OMY has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on L5 OMY 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 OMY find?
L5 OMY passed its latest MOT on 2 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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