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Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,596 cc

L8 OAAMOT history

L8 OAA is a grey petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 30 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 1 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 104,488 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Dec 2026
Mileage
104,488 mi
At MOT on 17 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,419 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 OAA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 OAA was last recorded at 104,488 miles on 17 Nov 2025, 930 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,558 miles · 2 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
930 miles
Average per year
4,419 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 104,488 miles
  • 2024 – 103,558 miles
  • 2023 – 102,310 miles
  • 2022 – 102,138 miles
  • 2021 – 99,971 miles
  • 2020 – 99,065 miles
  • 2019 – 96,084 miles
  • 2018 – 95,732 miles
  • 2017 – 94,712 miles
  • 2016 – 89,657 miles
  • 2015 – 79,544 miles
  • 2014 – 65,387 miles
  • 2013 – 55,483 miles
  • 2012 – 47,782 miles
  • 2011 – 34,015 miles
  • 2010 – 31,017 miles
  • 2009 – 28,233 miles
  • 2008 – 26,963 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,488 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCorrosion on o/s/r sill panel
  • AdvisoryEngine bay covers and under body trays

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 Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 2 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,488 miles (+930)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    104,488 miles
    Test number
    351901127940
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on o/s/r sill panel
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers and under body trays

  2. Pass103,558 miles (+1,248)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    103,558 miles
    Test number
    992440437408
    • MinorFront Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass102,310 miles (+172)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    102,310 miles
    Test number
    992937636811
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

  4. Pass102,138 miles (+25)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    102,138 miles
    Test number
    525836370472
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail102,113 miles (+24)6 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,113 miles
    Test number
    661356914052
    • MajorEmissions NOx sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))
    • MajorEmissions oxygen sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail102,089 miles (+2,118)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,089 miles
    Test number
    429839465484
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • MajorExhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass99,971 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    99,971 miles
    Test number
    993630374787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail99,971 miles (+906)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,971 miles
    Test number
    644646960362
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  9. Pass99,065 miles (+2,981)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    99,065 miles
    Test number
    897179701399
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass96,084 miles (+352)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    96,084 miles
    Test number
    365814119194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass95,732 miles (+1,020)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    95,732 miles
    Test number
    955229479127
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass94,712 miles (+5,055)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    94,712 miles
    Test number
    742112358456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass89,657 miles (+10,113)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    89,657 miles
    Test number
    901687407983
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on

  14. Pass79,544 miles (+14,157)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    79,544 miles
    Test number
    344162717683

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass65,387 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    65,387 miles
    Test number
    389555474497
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteWindscreen damaged but not affecting drivers view of the road

  16. Fail65,387 miles (+9,904)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,387 miles
    Test number
    437015974217
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteWindscreen damaged but not affecting drivers view of the road

  17. Pass55,483 miles (+1,371)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    55,483 miles
    Test number
    997497573299
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteN/s/f upper mount noisy

  18. Pass54,112 miles (+80)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    54,112 miles
    Test number
    986420923148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail54,032 miles (+6,250)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,032 miles
    Test number
    977147513105
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  20. Pass47,782 miles (+13,767)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    47,782 miles
    Test number
    879822412252
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass34,015 miles (+2,998)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2012
    Odometer
    34,015 miles
    Test number
    229753601494
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside 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. Pass31,017 miles (+2,784)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2011
    Odometer
    31,017 miles
    Test number
    840447190067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass28,233 miles (+1,270)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2010
    Odometer
    28,233 miles
    Test number
    503168699096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass26,963 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2009
    Odometer
    26,963 miles
    Test number
    140423128146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 OAA

Does L8 OAA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 OAA is valid until 1 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L8 OAA?
The MOT on L8 OAA is valid until 1 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 OAA done?
L8 OAA was recorded at 104,488 miles at its MOT on 17 Nov 2025, an average of 4,419 miles a year.
Has L8 OAA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 OAA has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on L8 OAA 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 OAA find?
L8 OAA passed its latest MOT on 17 Nov 2025 with 3 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside headlamp lens slightly defective, and 2 more.

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