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White · Petrol · 2012 · 1,390 cc

L7 VMKMOT history

L7 VMK is a white petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 9 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 30 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 57,540 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Sept 2026.

L7 VMK white Volkswagen Beetle – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Sept 2027
Mileage
57,540 mi
At MOT on 21 Sept 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,005 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 VMK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
9 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 VMK was last recorded at 57,540 miles on 21 Sept 2026, 2,537 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
55,003 miles · 23 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,537 miles
Average per year
3,005 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 57,540 miles
  • 2025 – 55,003 miles
  • 2024 – 50,590 miles
  • 2023 – 47,520 miles
  • 2022 – 45,497 miles
  • 2021 – 43,209 miles
  • 2020 – 41,689 miles
  • 2019 – 38,152 miles
  • 2018 – 34,090 miles
  • 2017 – 30,529 miles
  • 2016 – 24,981 miles
  • 2015 – 23,824 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass57,540 miles

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.

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

18 tests since 3 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass57,540 miles (+2,537)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    57,540 miles
    Test number
    108124173832

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass55,003 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    55,003 miles
    Test number
    351800665086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail55,003 miles (+4,413)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,003 miles
    Test number
    139305226865
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  4. Pass50,590 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    50,590 miles
    Test number
    807290899301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail50,565 miles (+3,045)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,565 miles
    Test number
    317647575764
    • 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass47,520 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    47,520 miles
    Test number
    973548109154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail47,520 miles (+2,023)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,520 miles
    Test number
    874806345720
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass45,497 miles (+21)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    45,497 miles
    Test number
    129091259581
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail45,476 miles (+2,267)1 major1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,476 miles
    Test number
    843169847499
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass43,209 miles (+1,520)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    43,209 miles
    Test number
    849518517073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass41,689 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    41,689 miles
    Test number
    621146576644

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail41,655 miles (+3,503)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,655 miles
    Test number
    978585628349
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass38,152 miles (+4,062)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    38,152 miles
    Test number
    392672667268
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass34,090 miles (+3,561)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    34,090 miles
    Test number
    221282553228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass30,529 miles (+5,548)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    30,529 miles
    Test number
    957423074661
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass24,981 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    24,981 miles
    Test number
    626345770132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail24,981 miles (+1,157)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,981 miles
    Test number
    333771914671
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  18. Pass23,824 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    23,824 miles
    Test number
    225414185404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L7 VMK

Does L7 VMK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 VMK is valid until 30 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on L7 VMK?
The MOT on L7 VMK is valid until 30 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L7 VMK done?
L7 VMK was recorded at 57,540 miles at its MOT on 21 Sept 2026, an average of 3,005 miles a year.
Has L7 VMK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 VMK has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on L7 VMK 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 VMK find?
L7 VMK passed its latest MOT on 21 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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