
Volkswagen Beetle
Grey · Petrol · 2016 · 1,395 cc
L97 TUBMOT history
L97 TUB is a grey petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 31 Jul 2016. Its MOT is valid until 12 Feb 2027 and it has passed 7 of 8 MOT tests, with 100,434 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Feb 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 100,434 mi
- At MOT on 13 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 8
- 7 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 11,593 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L97 TUB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Beetle
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,395 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2016
- First used
- 31 Jul 2016
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
L97 TUB was last recorded at 100,434 miles on 13 Feb 2026, 7,946 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 92,488 miles · 13 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 7,946 miles
- Average per year
- 11,593 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 100,434 miles
- 2025 – 92,488 miles
- 2024 – 80,623 miles
- 2023 – 69,643 miles
- 2022 – 48,489 miles
- 2021 – 34,357 miles
- 2019 – 24,099 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Full MOT history
8 tests since 15 Jul 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass100,434 miles (+7,946)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 100,434 miles
- Test number
- 332973870822
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass92,488 miles (+11,865)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 92,488 miles
- Test number
- 259126839458
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs have wear/corrosion on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass80,623 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 80,623 miles
- Test number
- 175950236868
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
Fail80,623 miles (+10,980)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,623 miles
- Test number
- 332156901846
- Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
Pass69,643 miles (+21,154)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 69,643 miles
- Test number
- 631005553651
- MinorNearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass48,489 miles (+14,132)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 48,489 miles
- Test number
- 131262012987
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
Pass34,357 miles (+10,258)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 34,357 miles
- Test number
- 308219341333
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,099 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 24,099 miles
- Test number
- 628199780815
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L97 TUB
- Does L97 TUB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L97 TUB is valid until 12 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on L97 TUB?
- The MOT on L97 TUB is valid until 12 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L97 TUB done?
- L97 TUB was recorded at 100,434 miles at its MOT on 13 Feb 2026, an average of 11,593 miles a year.
- Has L97 TUB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L97 TUB has failed 1 of its 8 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jan 2024.
- Has the mileage on L97 TUB 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 L97 TUB find?
- L97 TUB passed its latest MOT on 13 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.
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