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Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,984 cc

L7 JAVMOT history

L7 JAV is a blue petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 9 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 76,589 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jan 2027
Mileage
76,589 mi
At MOT on 27 Jan 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,615 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 JAV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
9 May 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 JAV was last recorded at 76,589 miles on 27 Jan 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
76,589 miles · 21 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,615 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 76,589 miles
  • 2025 – 73,987 miles
  • 2024 – 75,387 miles
  • 2023 – 75,000 miles
  • 2022 – 73,730 miles
  • 2021 – 72,279 miles
  • 2020 – 70,649 miles
  • 2019 – 68,000 miles
  • 2018 – 65,725 miles
  • 2017 – 63,543 miles
  • 2016 – 61,253 miles
  • 2015 – 58,564 miles
  • 2014 – 55,152 miles
  • 2013 – 51,311 miles
  • 2012 – 47,617 miles
  • 2011 – 40,590 miles
  • 2010 – 31,215 miles
  • 2009 – 21,683 miles
  • 2008 – 12,549 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,589 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

26 tests since 10 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,589 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    76,589 miles
    Test number
    886086406525

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail76,589 miles (+2,602)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,589 miles
    Test number
    663588119333
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass73,987 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    73,987 miles
    Test number
    127825472853

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail75,387 miles2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,387 miles
    Test number
    966686486807
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  5. Fail75,387 miles (+387)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,387 miles
    Test number
    192853845353
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass75,000 miles (+1,270)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    75,000 miles
    Test number
    415615164410
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal is soft in operation brakes lock out ok
    • AdvisoryHand brake lever has little reserve travel requires adjustment

  7. Pass73,730 miles (+1,451)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    73,730 miles
    Test number
    106822620177
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively plus o/side are corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  8. Pass72,279 miles (+1,630)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    72,279 miles
    Test number
    226761654180
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner face is corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  9. Pass70,649 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    70,649 miles
    Test number
    192694739398
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement plus o/side lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail70,649 miles (+2,649)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,649 miles
    Test number
    282544949504
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face is corroded and worn to excess (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively plus o/side (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement plus o/side lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass68,000 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    68,000 miles
    Test number
    868581793665
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view swept area (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front wheel tyre treads worn on inner side edge

  12. Fail68,000 miles (+2,275)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,000 miles
    Test number
    288258749191
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view swept area (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front wheel tyre treads worn on inner side edge

  13. Pass65,725 miles (+2,182)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    65,725 miles
    Test number
    216801336482
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level low

  14. Pass63,543 miles (+2,290)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    63,543 miles
    Test number
    592567062121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass61,253 miles (+2,689)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    61,253 miles
    Test number
    960507383966

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass58,564 miles (+3,412)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    58,564 miles
    Test number
    726590885150
    • NoteEngine oil level low

  17. Fail55,152 miles1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,152 miles
    Test number
    918207464186
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteEngine oil level low

  18. Pass55,152 miles (+3,841)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    55,152 miles
    Test number
    939317164166
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteEngine oil level low

  19. Pass51,311 miles (+3,694)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    51,311 miles
    Test number
    149792263153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass47,617 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    47,617 miles
    Test number
    496940362133
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail47,617 miles (+7,027)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,617 miles
    Test number
    768880262180
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass40,590 miles (+9,375)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    40,590 miles
    Test number
    749467041145
    • NoteFront brake discs scored.
    • NoteRear brake discs scored.

  23. Pass31,215 miles (+9,532)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    31,215 miles
    Test number
    251155360103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail21,683 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,683 miles
    Test number
    111006549139
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  25. Pass21,683 miles (+9,134)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2010
    Odometer
    21,683 miles
    Test number
    724746349121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass12,549 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2009
    Odometer
    12,549 miles
    Test number
    172031938194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L7 JAV

Does L7 JAV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 JAV is valid until 26 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L7 JAV?
The MOT on L7 JAV is valid until 26 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L7 JAV done?
L7 JAV was recorded at 76,589 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2026, an average of 3,615 miles a year.
Has L7 JAV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 JAV has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on L7 JAV 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 L7 JAV find?
L7 JAV passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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