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Green · Diesel · 2002 · 1,896 cc

L83 WNLMOT history

L83 WNL is a green diesel Volkswagen Beetle first used on 19 Jul 2002. Its MOT expired on 30 Jul 2022 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 147,022 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jul 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Jul 2022
Mileage
147,022 mi
At MOT on 25 Jul 2022
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,603 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L83 WNL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
19 Jul 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Jul 2022
Latest MOT test
25 Jul 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

L83 WNL was last recorded at 147,022 miles on 25 Jul 2022, 1,170 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,852 miles · 31 Jul 2021
Between the last two tests
1,170 miles
Average per year
6,603 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 147,022 miles
  • 2021 – 145,852 miles
  • 2020 – 139,882 miles
  • 2019 – 132,778 miles
  • 2018 – 127,887 miles
  • 2016 – 114,102 miles
  • 2015 – 101,826 miles
  • 2014 – 89,778 miles
  • 2013 – 84,072 miles
  • 2012 – 78,683 miles
  • 2011 – 73,117 miles
  • 2010 – 66,922 miles
  • 2008 – 60,671 miles
  • 2007 – 54,395 miles
  • 2006 – 40,512 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail147,022 miles
  • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect and low (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MinorFront Position lamp incorrect colour o/s/n/s (4.2.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s/n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

What MOT failures 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, 2008–2015

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2012

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe into flexy hose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 7 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail147,022 miles (+1,170)8 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,022 miles
    Test number
    655241295436
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect and low (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Position lamp incorrect colour o/s/n/s (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s/n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

  2. Pass145,852 miles (+2)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    145,852 miles
    Test number
    641347631399
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe into flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside sill slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail145,850 miles (+5,968)4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,850 miles
    Test number
    572619552448
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main pipe into flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside sill slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass139,882 miles (+7,104)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    139,882 miles
    Test number
    768266921515
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass132,778 miles (+4,891)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    132,778 miles
    Test number
    218841212463
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass127,887 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    127,887 miles
    Test number
    231477936293
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail127,887 miles (+13,785)1 dangerous9 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,887 miles
    Test number
    516591949351
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced FLOOR (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass114,102 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    114,102 miles
    Test number
    493520905988

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail114,102 miles (+12,276)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,102 miles
    Test number
    739948532424
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  10. Pass101,826 miles (+12,048)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    101,826 miles
    Test number
    449837055166
    • 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)

  11. Pass89,778 miles (+5,706)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    89,778 miles
    Test number
    966008994012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass84,072 miles (+5,389)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    84,072 miles
    Test number
    568715303125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass78,683 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    78,683 miles
    Test number
    507975912119
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  14. Fail78,683 miles (+5,566)1 dangerous3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,683 miles
    Test number
    598861512173
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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 Rear Seat belt cut but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  15. Pass73,117 miles (+6,195)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    73,117 miles
    Test number
    228892891094
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass66,922 miles (+6,251)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    66,922 miles
    Test number
    131242860407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass60,671 miles1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    60,671 miles
    Test number
    141255408233
    • DangerousNail in nearside rear tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail60,671 miles (+6,276)1 dangerous1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,671 miles
    Test number
    462275608273
    • DangerousNail in nearside rear tyre
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass54,395 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    54,395 miles
    Test number
    491455497187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail54,395 miles (+13,883)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,395 miles
    Test number
    183046587121
    • FailureNearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

  21. Pass40,512 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    40,512 miles
    Test number
    300228156175
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteN/S/REAR BRAKE BINDING ON SLIGHTLY.

Questions about L83 WNL

Does L83 WNL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L83 WNL expired on 30 Jul 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L83 WNL?
The MOT on L83 WNL expired on 30 Jul 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L83 WNL done?
L83 WNL was recorded at 147,022 miles at its MOT on 25 Jul 2022, an average of 6,603 miles a year.
Has L83 WNL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L83 WNL has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on L83 WNL 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 L83 WNL find?
L83 WNL failed its latest MOT on 25 Jul 2022 with 8 major defects, 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: headlamp levelling device inoperative; nearside front suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill; nearside headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect and low, and 11 more.

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