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Volkswagen Beetle

Red · Petrol · 2007 · 1,596 cc

L70 DUBMOT history

L70 DUB is a red petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 20 Aug 2007. Its MOT expired on 28 Jun 2023 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 95,765 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jun 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Jun 2023
Mileage
95,765 mi
At MOT on 19 Jun 2023
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,167 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L70 DUB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
20 Aug 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
19 Jun 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

L70 DUB was last recorded at 95,765 miles on 19 Jun 2023, 9,404 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jun 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,361 miles · 29 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
9,404 miles
Average per year
5,167 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 95,765 miles
  • 2022 – 86,361 miles
  • 2020 – 85,832 miles
  • 2019 – 84,228 miles
  • 2018 – 79,009 miles
  • 2017 – 74,699 miles
  • 2016 – 67,722 miles
  • 2014 – 54,803 miles
  • 2013 – 48,783 miles
  • 2012 – 42,880 miles
  • 2011 – 35,466 miles
  • 2010 – 29,157 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail95,765 miles
  • MajorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

16 tests since 29 Jul 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail95,765 miles (+9,404)8 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,765 miles
    Test number
    350608746366
    • MajorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass86,361 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    86,361 miles
    Test number
    941563906995

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail86,361 miles (+529)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,361 miles
    Test number
    644984126222
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass85,832 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    85,832 miles
    Test number
    486539554711

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail85,832 miles (+1,604)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,832 miles
    Test number
    199660566527
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass84,228 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    84,228 miles
    Test number
    263138880841
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail84,220 miles (+5,211)1 dangerous1 major1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,220 miles
    Test number
    639460104069
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass79,009 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    79,009 miles
    Test number
    555674304441
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  9. Fail79,008 miles (+4,309)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,008 miles
    Test number
    467323030323
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  10. Pass74,699 miles (+6,977)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    74,699 miles
    Test number
    379950681770

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass67,722 miles (+12,919)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    67,722 miles
    Test number
    459734228776
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Pass54,803 miles (+6,020)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    54,803 miles
    Test number
    379895064221
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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)
    • NoteNearside front brake hose cracked.

  13. Pass48,783 miles (+5,903)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    48,783 miles
    Test number
    576933153293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass42,880 miles (+7,414)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    42,880 miles
    Test number
    819601562242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass35,466 miles (+6,309)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    35,466 miles
    Test number
    617267911231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass29,157 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    29,157 miles
    Test number
    102960010223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L70 DUB

Does L70 DUB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L70 DUB expired on 28 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L70 DUB?
The MOT on L70 DUB expired on 28 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L70 DUB done?
L70 DUB was recorded at 95,765 miles at its MOT on 19 Jun 2023, an average of 5,167 miles a year.
Has L70 DUB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L70 DUB has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on L70 DUB 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 L70 DUB find?
L70 DUB failed its latest MOT on 19 Jun 2023 with 8 major defects and 1 minor defect: central rear stop lamp(s) not working; nearside front headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect; nearside rear outer suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill, and 6 more.

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