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Red · Diesel · 2013 · 1,598 cc

L8 VWBMOT history

L8 VWB is a red diesel Volkswagen Beetle first used on 13 Sept 2013. Its MOT is valid until 1 Aug 2027 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 52,019 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2026.

L8 VWB red Volkswagen Beetle – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Aug 2027
Mileage
52,019 mi
At MOT on 29 Jul 2026
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
2,952 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L8 VWB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
13 Sept 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L8 VWB was last recorded at 52,019 miles on 29 Jul 2026, 2,405 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
49,614 miles · 28 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,405 miles
Average per year
2,952 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 52,019 miles
  • 2025 – 49,614 miles
  • 2024 – 44,885 miles
  • 2023 – 40,630 miles
  • 2022 – 36,228 miles
  • 2021 – 31,616 miles
  • 2020 – 30,525 miles
  • 2019 – 28,827 miles
  • 2018 – 26,882 miles
  • 2017 – 25,048 miles
  • 2016 – 22,046 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass52,019 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 2 Jun 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass52,019 miles (+2,405)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    52,019 miles
    Test number
    776892159213
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass49,614 miles (+4,729)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    49,614 miles
    Test number
    482915801190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass44,885 miles (+4,255)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    44,885 miles
    Test number
    596825089345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass40,630 miles (+4,402)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    40,630 miles
    Test number
    859545806228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass36,228 miles (+4,612)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    36,228 miles
    Test number
    367312051675

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass31,616 miles (+1,091)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    31,616 miles
    Test number
    891552116857

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass30,525 miles (+1,698)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    30,525 miles
    Test number
    759633351914

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass28,827 miles (+1,945)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    28,827 miles
    Test number
    447077863187
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  9. Pass26,882 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    26,882 miles
    Test number
    159036339708

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail26,879 miles (+1,831)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,879 miles
    Test number
    190349297561
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass25,048 miles (+3,002)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    25,048 miles
    Test number
    348480735107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass22,046 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    22,046 miles
    Test number
    780052477411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L8 VWB

Does L8 VWB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L8 VWB is valid until 1 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L8 VWB?
The MOT on L8 VWB is valid until 1 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L8 VWB done?
L8 VWB was recorded at 52,019 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2026, an average of 2,952 miles a year.
Has L8 VWB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L8 VWB has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Aug 2018.
Has the mileage on L8 VWB 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 VWB find?
L8 VWB passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; rear coil spring corroded both sides.

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