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Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,984 cc

L70 GRRMOT history

L70 GRR is a black petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 23 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 11 Oct 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 107,267 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Oct 2027
Mileage
107,267 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,905 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L70 GRR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
23 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L70 GRR was last recorded at 107,267 miles on 12 Oct 2026, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Oct 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Jan 2010: 52,810 miles, lower than 86,439 miles on 9 Dec 2008.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
107,259 miles · 5 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
2,905 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 107,267 miles
  • 2023 – 107,176 miles
  • 2022 – 106,711 miles
  • 2021 – 106,141 miles
  • 2019 – 102,830 miles
  • 2018 – 102,817 miles
  • 2016 – 89,608 miles
  • 2014 – 81,068 miles
  • 2013 – 67,033 miles
  • 2012 – 63,830 miles
  • 2011 – 58,440 miles
  • 2010 – 52,810 miles
  • 2008 – 86,439 miles
  • 2007 – 67,482 miles
  • 2006 – 49,719 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,267 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Corrosion present both outer sills

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 21 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,267 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    107,267 miles
    Test number
    571247564917
    • 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))

  2. Fail107,259 miles (+83)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,259 miles
    Test number
    888750359991
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • 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. Pass107,176 miles (+465)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2024
    Odometer
    107,176 miles
    Test number
    837090318500
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

  4. Pass106,711 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2023
    Odometer
    106,711 miles
    Test number
    647875007046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail106,703 miles (+562)2 dangerous8 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,703 miles
    Test number
    995250881931
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rigidity strenthening bar (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rigidity strenthening bar (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass106,141 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    106,141 miles
    Test number
    498009080767
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion present both outer sills
    • AdvisoryPark brake efficiency only just met (17%)
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  7. Fail106,141 miles (+3,311)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,141 miles
    Test number
    177422186772
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion present both outer sills
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryPark brake efficiency only just met (17%)
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  8. Pass102,830 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    102,830 miles
    Test number
    914078813377
    • AdvisoryCorrosion present both outer sills
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  9. Fail102,830 miles (+13)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,830 miles
    Test number
    114244070180
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion present both outer sills
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  10. Fail102,817 miles (+13,209)12 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,817 miles
    Test number
    537609179553
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorSteering rack fixing bolts missing (2.1.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryO/s outer sill corroded centre and front

  11. Pass89,608 miles (+8,540)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    89,608 miles
    Test number
    459299628510
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs pitted
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass81,068 miles (+4,429)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    81,068 miles
    Test number
    708460514319
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass76,639 miles (+2)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2015
    Odometer
    76,639 miles
    Test number
    556755334148
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront discs corroded

  14. Fail76,637 miles (+9,604)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,637 miles
    Test number
    326384534123
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront discs corroded

  15. Pass67,033 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2014
    Odometer
    67,033 miles
    Test number
    279712523141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail67,033 miles (+3,203)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,033 miles
    Test number
    435782623176
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  17. Pass63,830 miles (+5,390)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2013
    Odometer
    63,830 miles
    Test number
    715909242120
    • Note1/ slight damage to windscreen

  18. Pass58,440 miles (+5,630)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    58,440 miles
    Test number
    128951631057
    • NoteSlight damage to windscreen.

  19. Pass52,810 miles (-33,629)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    52,810 miles
    Test number
    360828500062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass86,439 miles (+18,957)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    86,439 miles
    Test number
    210874548359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass67,482 miles (+17,763)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    67,482 miles
    Test number
    903925547347
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass49,719 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    49,719 miles
    Test number
    200465956326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L70 GRR

Does L70 GRR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L70 GRR is valid until 11 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L70 GRR?
The MOT on L70 GRR is valid until 11 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L70 GRR done?
L70 GRR was recorded at 107,267 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2026, an average of 2,905 miles a year.
Has L70 GRR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L70 GRR has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on L70 GRR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Jan 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L70 GRR find?
L70 GRR passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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