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Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,596 cc

L9 TLRMOT history

L9 TLR is a black petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 5 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 22 May 2026 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 170,222 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 22 May 2026
Mileage
170,222 mi
At MOT on 23 May 2025
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,398 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L9 TLR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
5 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 May 2026
Latest MOT test
23 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L9 TLR was last recorded at 170,222 miles on 23 May 2025, 4,599 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
165,623 miles · 27 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
4,599 miles
Average per year
7,398 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 170,222 miles
  • 2023 – 165,623 miles
  • 2022 – 158,221 miles
  • 2021 – 151,644 miles
  • 2020 – 147,058 miles
  • 2019 – 138,216 miles
  • 2018 – 137,930 miles
  • 2017 – 125,765 miles
  • 2016 – 117,056 miles
  • 2015 – 107,885 miles
  • 2014 – 97,793 miles
  • 2013 – 88,414 miles
  • 2012 – 85,958 miles
  • 2011 – 80,547 miles
  • 2010 – 75,178 miles
  • 2009 – 70,441 miles
  • 2008 – 58,592 miles
  • 2007 – 44,891 miles
  • 2006 – 33,400 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,222 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Brake cable damaged but not to excess Replace as soon as possible (1.1.15 (a))

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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2015

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2008

Full MOT history

26 tests since 24 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,222 miles (+4,599)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2026
    Odometer
    170,222 miles
    Test number
    271629355626
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake cable damaged but not to excess Replace as soon as possible (1.1.15 (a))

  2. Pass165,623 miles (+7,402)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    165,623 miles
    Test number
    552446894740
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass158,221 miles (+6,577)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    158,221 miles
    Test number
    265859274291
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective Poor image (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Bumper lower grill insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer sill excessively corroded at front
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Mcpherson strut top mount excessive up and down movement
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer sill corroded at front

  4. Pass151,644 miles (+4,586)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    151,644 miles
    Test number
    344319373203
    • AdvisoryCorrosion in nearside front inner to outer sill section,away from prescribed areas
    • AdvisoryCorrosion in rear brake pipes,limited vision on exact condition
    • AdvisoryEml lamp tempremental

  5. Pass147,058 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    147,058 miles
    Test number
    543290518111
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower wishbone ,rear bush worn
    • AdvisoryCorrosion in brake pipe to and from nearside rear brake hose ,limited vision on exact condition ,advise renewing asap
    • AdvisoryCorrosion in outer sills away from prescribed areas
    • AdvisoryCorrosion in rear coil springs

  6. Fail147,038 miles (+53)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,038 miles
    Test number
    127731214839
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower wishbone ,rear bush worn
    • AdvisoryCorrosion in brake pipe to and from nearside rear brake hose ,limited vision on exact condition ,advise renewing asap
    • AdvisoryCorrosion in outer sills away from prescribed areas
    • AdvisoryCorrosion in rear coil springs

  7. Fail146,985 miles (+8,769)1 dangerous4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,985 miles
    Test number
    665748182454
    • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits limit range .970-1.030 reading 1.600 (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass138,216 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    138,216 miles
    Test number
    563524263437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail138,196 miles (+266)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,196 miles
    Test number
    724057625435
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  10. Fail137,930 miles (+12,165)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,930 miles
    Test number
    994195360242
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass125,765 miles (+71)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    125,765 miles
    Test number
    566784303871
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes oxidising

  12. Fail125,694 miles (+8,638)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,694 miles
    Test number
    219928486814
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust mount missing

  13. Pass117,056 miles (+9,171)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    117,056 miles
    Test number
    123391268290
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Sidewall worn from be under inflated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Pass107,885 miles (+10,092)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    107,885 miles
    Test number
    592331786309
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass97,793 miles (+67)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    97,793 miles
    Test number
    265892154257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail97,726 miles (+9,312)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,726 miles
    Test number
    139368444255
    • FailureFront Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

  17. Pass88,414 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    88,414 miles
    Test number
    905968813261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail88,414 miles (+2,456)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,414 miles
    Test number
    879597213267
    • FailureDriver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  19. Pass85,958 miles (+5,411)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    85,958 miles
    Test number
    985239732363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass80,547 miles (+5,369)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    80,547 miles
    Test number
    285575531371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass75,178 miles (+4,737)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    75,178 miles
    Test number
    684340940309
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass70,441 miles (+11,849)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    70,441 miles
    Test number
    394175619355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass58,592 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    58,592 miles
    Test number
    282823138368
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre perishing on side wall

  24. Fail58,592 miles (+13,701)2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,592 miles
    Test number
    490413138430
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre perishing on side wall

  25. Pass44,891 miles (+11,491)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    44,891 miles
    Test number
    471036427310
    • 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)

  26. Pass33,400 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    33,400 miles
    Test number
    652608226306
    • 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)

Questions about L9 TLR

Does L9 TLR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L9 TLR expired on 22 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L9 TLR?
The MOT on L9 TLR expired on 22 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L9 TLR done?
L9 TLR was recorded at 170,222 miles at its MOT on 23 May 2025, an average of 7,398 miles a year.
Has L9 TLR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L9 TLR has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jul 2020.
Has the mileage on L9 TLR 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 L9 TLR find?
L9 TLR passed its latest MOT on 23 May 2025 with 1 advisory: offside brake cable damaged but not to excess replace as soon as possible.

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