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Yellow · Petrol · 2008 · 1,595 cc

L70 HJMMOT history

L70 HJM is a yellow petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 1 Mar 2008. Its MOT expired on 11 Aug 2025 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 86,940 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Aug 2025
Mileage
86,940 mi
At MOT on 12 Aug 2024
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,848 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L70 HJM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
12 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L70 HJM was last recorded at 86,940 miles on 12 Aug 2024, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,937 miles · 15 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
4,848 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 86,940 miles
  • 2023 – 83,741 miles
  • 2022 – 83,699 miles
  • 2021 – 80,762 miles
  • 2020 – 79,492 miles
  • 2019 – 73,737 miles
  • 2018 – 64,033 miles
  • 2017 – 58,856 miles
  • 2016 – 54,569 miles
  • 2015 – 47,928 miles
  • 2014 – 41,141 miles
  • 2013 – 34,102 miles
  • 2012 – 26,222 miles
  • 2011 – 21,481 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,940 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front indicator lense damagedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front indicator lense damage d

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

Full MOT history

18 tests since 10 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,940 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    86,940 miles
    Test number
    256895793336
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front indicator lense damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front indicator lense damage d

  2. Fail86,937 miles (+3,196)1 dangerous5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,937 miles
    Test number
    623709898172
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front indicator lense damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front indicator lense damaged

  3. Pass83,741 miles (+42)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    83,741 miles
    Test number
    955418728999
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass83,699 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    83,699 miles
    Test number
    766813354601
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin Rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail83,699 miles (+2,937)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,699 miles
    Test number
    478146743026
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin Rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass80,762 miles (+1,270)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    80,762 miles
    Test number
    535454720513
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer pad getting low
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre approaching wear bands
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre approaching wear bands

  7. Pass79,492 miles (+5,755)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    79,492 miles
    Test number
    668963695411
    • AdvisoryCentral brake light not working
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass73,737 miles (+9,704)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    73,737 miles
    Test number
    150750509512

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass64,033 miles (+5,177)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    64,033 miles
    Test number
    109581670456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass58,856 miles (+127)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    58,856 miles
    Test number
    415247087787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail58,729 miles (+4,160)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,729 miles
    Test number
    314334183835
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • 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)

  12. Pass54,569 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    54,569 miles
    Test number
    552659165138
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryLight corrosion to front discs inner sides

  13. Fail54,569 miles (+6,641)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,569 miles
    Test number
    378997974067
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryLight corrosion to front discs inner sides

  14. Pass47,928 miles (+6,787)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    47,928 miles
    Test number
    608904535019
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass41,141 miles (+7,039)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    41,141 miles
    Test number
    957694244011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass34,102 miles (+7,880)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    34,102 miles
    Test number
    355973743002
    • 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)

  17. Pass26,222 miles (+4,741)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    26,222 miles
    Test number
    205267432036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass21,481 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    21,481 miles
    Test number
    645381541058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L70 HJM

Does L70 HJM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L70 HJM expired on 11 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L70 HJM?
The MOT on L70 HJM expired on 11 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L70 HJM done?
L70 HJM was recorded at 86,940 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2024, an average of 4,848 miles a year.
Has L70 HJM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L70 HJM has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on L70 HJM 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 HJM find?
L70 HJM passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2024 with 4 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes; nearside front indicator lense damaged; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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