
Volkswagen Beetle
Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,596 cc
L90 BLUMOT history
L90 BLU is a blue petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 10 Apr 2002. Its MOT expired on 5 Nov 2025 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 118,776 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 5 Nov 2025
- Mileage
- 118,776 mi
- At MOT on 6 Nov 2024
- MOT tests
- 29
- 19 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 4,573 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L90 BLU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Beetle
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,596 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 10 Apr 2002
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 5 Nov 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Nov 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
L90 BLU was last recorded at 118,776 miles on 6 Nov 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 118,776 miles · 8 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 4,573 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 118,776 miles
- 2023 – 104,578 miles
- 2022 – 94,335 miles
- 2021 – 92,472 miles
- 2019 – 87,016 miles
- 2018 – 86,279 miles
- 2017 – 84,382 miles
- 2016 – 82,638 miles
- 2014 – 76,560 miles
- 2012 – 68,295 miles
- 2011 – 63,986 miles
- 2009 – 51,777 miles
- 2008 – 42,044 miles
- 2007 – 38,378 miles
- 2006 – 33,134 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
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.
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2016
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2017
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2024
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Full MOT history
29 tests since 14 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass118,776 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 118,776 miles
- Test number
- 774059253790
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Fail118,776 miles (+14,198)1 dangerous8 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,776 miles
- Test number
- 860177660951
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) missing (1.1.13 (c))
- MajorBrake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
- MajorBrake performance unable to be tested fluid leaking (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass104,578 miles (+62)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 104,578 miles
- Test number
- 540398384831
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail104,516 miles (+10,181)10 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,516 miles
- Test number
- 437577539305
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine management light displayed.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass94,335 miles (+1,863)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 94,335 miles
- Test number
- 749432688049
- MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront EML light indicating engine fault.
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass92,472 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 92,472 miles
- Test number
- 132492011401
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail92,469 miles (+5,453)8 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,469 miles
- Test number
- 117617514526
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRear All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorStop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
Pass87,016 miles (+737)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 87,016 miles
- Test number
- 254135767112
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass86,279 miles2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 86,279 miles
- Test number
- 985457675868
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOff side rear tyre cracked/perished and has a screw in the tread
Fail86,279 miles (+1,897)2 major2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,279 miles
- Test number
- 481117122737
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag warning light on (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOff side rear tyre cracked/perished and has a screw in the tread
Pass84,382 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 84,382 miles
- Test number
- 539380903671
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- 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)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail84,382 miles (+1,744)6 failures7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,382 miles
- Test number
- 698168216104
- FailureDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureHazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- 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)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryUndertray damaged
Pass82,638 miles (+2,273)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 82,638 miles
- Test number
- 498626515567
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass80,365 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 80,365 miles
- Test number
- 791234579605
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOff side rear tyre cracked and perished
Fail80,365 miles (+3,805)1 failure6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,365 miles
- Test number
- 127798964472
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOff side rear tyre cracked and perished
- AdvisoryOff side wiper deteriorating
Pass76,560 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 76,560 miles
- Test number
- 546504464329
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- NoteBoth rear tyres cracked and perished
Fail76,560 miles (+4,313)2 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,560 miles
- Test number
- 769964664319
- FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- NoteBoth rear tyres cracked and perished
Pass72,247 miles (+3,952)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 72,247 miles
- Test number
- 437886604048
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteBoth rear tyres cracked/perished slightly
Pass68,295 miles (+4,309)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 68,295 miles
- Test number
- 505442062345
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass63,986 miles (+5,490)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 63,986 miles
- Test number
- 439633461382
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass58,496 miles (+6,719)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 58,496 miles
- Test number
- 509558101013
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,777 miles (+6,380)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 51,777 miles
- Test number
- 954765859363
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,397 miles (+3,353)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 45,397 miles
- Test number
- 840572809027
- AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Pass42,044 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 42,044 miles
- Test number
- 262633748065
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fail42,044 miles (+3,666)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,044 miles
- Test number
- 494753348049
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fail38,378 miles1 repaired6 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,378 miles
- Test number
- 112530947037
- Repaired at testCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- NoteAdvise( engine management light on)
- NoteAdvise( handbrake operation feels rough/ creaking)
- NoteAdvise( rear pads beginning to wear low)
- NoteAdvise( slight judder from front brake readings )
- NoteAdvise( slight lift at n,s,f strut top mount)
- NoteAdvise( slight weep at o,s,r shocky)
Pass38,378 miles (+5,244)6 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 38,378 miles
- Test number
- 640790947028
- NoteAdvise( engine management light on)
- NoteAdvise( handbrake operation feels rough/ creaking)
- NoteAdvise( rear pads beginning to wear low)
- NoteAdvise( slight judder from front brake readings )
- NoteAdvise( slight lift at n,s,f strut top mount)
- NoteAdvise( slight weep at o,s,r shocky)
Pass33,134 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 33,134 miles
- Test number
- 834325946060
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail33,134 miles3 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,134 miles
- Test number
- 810605446060
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- NotePower tseering pipe damp at n/s rack † †o/s/f pads low † †o/s/r shock slight oil leak † †play at n/s/f top strut mount † †
Questions about L90 BLU
- Does L90 BLU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L90 BLU expired on 5 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L90 BLU?
- The MOT on L90 BLU expired on 5 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L90 BLU done?
- L90 BLU was recorded at 118,776 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2024, an average of 4,573 miles a year.
- Has L90 BLU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L90 BLU has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2024.
- Has the mileage on L90 BLU 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 L90 BLU find?
- L90 BLU passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2024 with 1 minor defect: nearside registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.
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