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Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,984 cc

L70 EAMMOT history

L70 EAM is a blue petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 29 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 24 Apr 2024 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 130,577 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Apr 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Apr 2024
Mileage
130,577 mi
At MOT on 25 Apr 2023
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,634 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L70 EAM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
29 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
25 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

L70 EAM was last recorded at 130,577 miles on 25 Apr 2023, 3,318 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,259 miles · 22 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
3,318 miles
Average per year
5,634 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 130,577 miles
  • 2022 – 127,259 miles
  • 2021 – 125,494 miles
  • 2019 – 125,351 miles
  • 2018 – 124,668 miles
  • 2017 – 117,037 miles
  • 2016 – 111,464 miles
  • 2015 – 111,458 miles
  • 2014 – 104,032 miles
  • 2013 – 94,206 miles
  • 2012 – 93,892 miles
  • 2011 – 85,774 miles
  • 2010 – 76,141 miles
  • 2009 – 65,047 miles
  • 2008 – 56,582 miles
  • 2007 – 46,924 miles
  • 2006 – 37,088 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,577 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 20 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,577 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    130,577 miles
    Test number
    780893945207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail130,577 miles (+3,318)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,577 miles
    Test number
    603421994147
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass127,259 miles (+1,765)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    127,259 miles
    Test number
    612202548785
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass125,494 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    125,494 miles
    Test number
    236900798505
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail125,494 miles (+143)4 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,494 miles
    Test number
    420549556686
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass125,351 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    125,351 miles
    Test number
    205505505391
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL REAR BRAKE FERRULES (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  7. Fail125,351 miles (+683)3 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,351 miles
    Test number
    702992474233
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL HAS HOLED (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL REAR BRAKE FERRULES (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  8. Pass124,668 miles (+7,631)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    124,668 miles
    Test number
    731169562015
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut top (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass117,037 miles (+5,573)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    117,037 miles
    Test number
    446289138014
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  10. Pass111,464 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    111,464 miles
    Test number
    559457669468
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail111,462 miles (+4)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,462 miles
    Test number
    273100626184
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass111,458 miles (+7,426)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2016
    Odometer
    111,458 miles
    Test number
    206280645162
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  13. Pass104,032 miles (+28)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    104,032 miles
    Test number
    139403294030
    • NoteRear ends of both sill panels are corroding.
    • NoteSlight noise heard from o/s rear wheel bearing.

  14. Fail104,004 miles (+9,798)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,004 miles
    Test number
    826632894095
    • FailureFront Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteRear ends of both sill panels are corroding.
    • NoteSlight noise heard from o/s rear wheel bearing.

  15. Pass94,206 miles (+314)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    94,206 miles
    Test number
    247895293034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass93,892 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    93,892 miles
    Test number
    278469252465
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn smooth and lumpy on inner raised tread section

  17. Fail93,892 miles (+8,118)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,892 miles
    Test number
    997624752131
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn smooth and lumpy on inner raised tread section

  18. Pass85,774 miles (+9,633)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    85,774 miles
    Test number
    489384091189
    • NoteCondition of rear brake discs.
    • NoteEngine light on.

  19. Pass76,141 miles (+11,094)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    76,141 miles
    Test number
    731858750219
    • NoteN/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

  20. Pass65,047 miles (+8,465)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    65,047 miles
    Test number
    942296869230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass56,582 miles (+9,658)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    56,582 miles
    Test number
    394963878218
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass46,924 miles (+42)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    46,924 miles
    Test number
    320583167438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail46,882 miles (+9,794)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,882 miles
    Test number
    611212367221
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  24. Pass37,088 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    37,088 miles
    Test number
    242693766281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L70 EAM

Does L70 EAM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L70 EAM expired on 24 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L70 EAM?
The MOT on L70 EAM expired on 24 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L70 EAM done?
L70 EAM was recorded at 130,577 miles at its MOT on 25 Apr 2023, an average of 5,634 miles a year.
Has L70 EAM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L70 EAM has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on L70 EAM 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 EAM find?
L70 EAM passed its latest MOT on 25 Apr 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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