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Volkswagen Beetle

Blue · Diesel · 2013 · 1,968 cc

L6 AHSMOT history

L6 AHS is a blue diesel Volkswagen Beetle first used on 11 Jun 2013. Its MOT is valid until 20 May 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 115,691 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 May 2026.

L6 AHS blue Volkswagen Beetle – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 May 2027
Mileage
115,691 mi
At MOT on 21 May 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,945 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L6 AHS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
11 Jun 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 May 2027
Latest MOT test
21 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L6 AHS was last recorded at 115,691 miles on 21 May 2026, 2,657 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,034 miles · 20 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
2,657 miles
Average per year
9,945 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,691 miles
  • 2025 – 104,099 miles
  • 2024 – 94,262 miles
  • 2023 – 85,360 miles
  • 2022 – 74,910 miles
  • 2021 – 67,049 miles
  • 2020 – 59,943 miles
  • 2019 – 54,896 miles
  • 2018 – 40,980 miles
  • 2017 – 28,901 miles
  • 2016 – 16,745 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,691 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

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 Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

18 tests since 8 Jun 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,691 miles (+2,657)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2027
    Odometer
    115,691 miles
    Test number
    142078509422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass113,034 miles (+8,935)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    113,034 miles
    Test number
    851174956837
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass104,099 miles (+60)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    104,099 miles
    Test number
    857822177496
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Fail104,039 miles (+9,777)1 dangerous9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,039 miles
    Test number
    785672321681
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8 mm plus 0mm edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3 mm plus 0mm on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both have heat damage (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass94,262 miles (+8,902)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    94,262 miles
    Test number
    418319774356
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  6. Pass85,360 miles (+10,450)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    85,360 miles
    Test number
    969758397629

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass74,910 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    74,910 miles
    Test number
    781501769518

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail74,910 miles (+7,861)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,910 miles
    Test number
    696166885160
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  9. Pass67,049 miles (+76)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    67,049 miles
    Test number
    317235479098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail66,973 miles (+7,030)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,973 miles
    Test number
    269319759577
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2354518 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass59,943 miles (+5,047)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    59,943 miles
    Test number
    771767360134
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass54,896 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    54,896 miles
    Test number
    334282836106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail54,896 miles (+13,916)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,896 miles
    Test number
    294251985551
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  14. Pass40,980 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    40,980 miles
    Test number
    273572588324
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  15. Fail40,980 miles (+12,079)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,980 miles
    Test number
    687079640373
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MinorTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  16. Pass28,901 miles (+48)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    28,901 miles
    Test number
    461084880818
    • AdvisoryDamage to NS sill
  17. Fail28,853 miles (+12,108)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,853 miles
    Test number
    819706619205
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
    • AdvisoryDamage to NS sill
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass16,745 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    16,745 miles
    Test number
    351054877334
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

Questions about L6 AHS

Does L6 AHS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L6 AHS is valid until 20 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on L6 AHS?
The MOT on L6 AHS is valid until 20 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L6 AHS done?
L6 AHS was recorded at 115,691 miles at its MOT on 21 May 2026, an average of 9,945 miles a year.
Has L6 AHS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L6 AHS has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on L6 AHS 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 L6 AHS find?
L6 AHS passed its latest MOT on 21 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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