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Volkswagen Beetle

Red · Petrol · 2014 · 1,197 cc

L80 BRDMOT history

L80 BRD is a red petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 31 Mar 2014. Its MOT is valid until 15 Aug 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 51,399 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2026.

L80 BRD red Volkswagen Beetle – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Aug 2027
Mileage
51,399 mi
At MOT on 29 Jul 2026
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,479 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L80 BRD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,197 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
31 Mar 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L80 BRD was last recorded at 51,399 miles on 29 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
51,399 miles · 28 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,479 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 51,399 miles
  • 2025 – 46,766 miles
  • 2024 – 42,103 miles
  • 2023 – 37,894 miles
  • 2022 – 33,712 miles
  • 2021 – 29,517 miles
  • 2020 – 26,258 miles
  • 2019 – 22,100 miles
  • 2018 – 16,907 miles
  • 2017 – 9,548 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass51,399 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 25 Mar 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass51,399 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    51,399 miles
    Test number
    528716636820
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. Fail51,399 miles (+4,633)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,399 miles
    Test number
    113820867576
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  3. Pass46,766 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    46,766 miles
    Test number
    382487909251
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Fail46,766 miles (+4,663)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,766 miles
    Test number
    949617243119
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass42,103 miles (+4,209)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    42,103 miles
    Test number
    465635652330
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass37,894 miles (+4,182)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    37,894 miles
    Test number
    151931730943

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass33,712 miles (+4,195)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    33,712 miles
    Test number
    946122392987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass29,517 miles (+3,259)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    29,517 miles
    Test number
    847508512235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass26,258 miles (+4,158)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    26,258 miles
    Test number
    170375882959

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass22,100 miles (+5,193)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    22,100 miles
    Test number
    369524684379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass16,907 miles (+7,359)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    16,907 miles
    Test number
    934284693800

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass9,548 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    9,548 miles
    Test number
    568335786216
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

Questions about L80 BRD

Does L80 BRD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L80 BRD is valid until 15 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L80 BRD?
The MOT on L80 BRD is valid until 15 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L80 BRD done?
L80 BRD was recorded at 51,399 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2026, an average of 4,479 miles a year.
Has L80 BRD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L80 BRD has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on L80 BRD 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 L80 BRD find?
L80 BRD passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.

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