Volkswagen Beetle
Grey · Diesel · 2016 · 1,968 cc
L8 FNKMOT history
L8 FNK is a grey diesel Volkswagen Beetle first used on 21 May 2016. Its MOT is valid until 21 Apr 2027 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 96,828 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 96,828 mi
- At MOT on 18 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 12
- 9 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 9,002 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L8 FNK
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Beetle
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2016
- First used
- 21 May 2016
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L8 FNK was last recorded at 96,828 miles on 18 Apr 2026, 16 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 96,812 miles · 17 Apr 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 16 miles
- Average per year
- 9,002 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 96,828 miles
- 2025 – 90,941 miles
- 2024 – 79,229 miles
- 2023 – 74,773 miles
- 2022 – 66,735 miles
- 2021 – 56,074 miles
- 2020 – 47,041 miles
- 2019 – 32,058 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
12 tests since 6 Feb 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass96,828 miles (+16)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 96,828 miles
- Test number
- 433242524612
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail96,812 miles (+5,871)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,812 miles
- Test number
- 794234477502
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Pass90,941 miles (+11,712)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 90,941 miles
- Test number
- 759193968155
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass79,229 miles (+4,456)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 79,229 miles
- Test number
- 934313208384
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,773 miles (+8,038)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 74,773 miles
- Test number
- 226263311178
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,735 miles (+4,353)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 66,735 miles
- Test number
- 158587696681
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,382 miles (+15)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 62,382 miles
- Test number
- 372799245936
- AdvisoryNearside Front spring not seated correctly
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail62,367 miles (+6,293)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,367 miles
- Test number
- 830270935962
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass56,074 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 56,074 miles
- Test number
- 402932752978
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail56,074 miles (+9,033)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,074 miles
- Test number
- 715517036399
- DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass47,041 miles (+14,983)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 47,041 miles
- Test number
- 464464997713
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,058 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 32,058 miles
- Test number
- 671334015000
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L8 FNK
- Does L8 FNK currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 FNK is valid until 21 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L8 FNK?
- The MOT on L8 FNK is valid until 21 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L8 FNK done?
- L8 FNK was recorded at 96,828 miles at its MOT on 18 Apr 2026, an average of 9,002 miles a year.
- Has L8 FNK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L8 FNK has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on L8 FNK 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 L8 FNK find?
- L8 FNK passed its latest MOT on 18 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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