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White · Petrol · 2013 · 1,197 cc

LG13 NWSMOT history

LG13 NWS is a white petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 27 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 22 Feb 2027 and it has passed 8 of 15 MOT tests, with 72,455 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Feb 2026.

LG13 NWS white Volkswagen Beetle – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Feb 2027
Mileage
72,455 mi
At MOT on 23 Feb 2026
MOT tests
15
8 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,948 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LG13 NWS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,197 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
27 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LG13 NWS was last recorded at 72,455 miles on 23 Feb 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Feb 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Feb 2020: 30,647 miles, lower than 91,453 miles on 10 Feb 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
72,450 miles · 20 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
4,948 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,455 miles
  • 2025 – 67,173 miles
  • 2024 – 61,654 miles
  • 2023 – 56,913 miles
  • 2022 – 52,096 miles
  • 2021 – 42,828 miles
  • 2020 – 30,647 miles
  • 2017 – 30,636 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,455 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

15 tests since 11 Sept 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,455 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    72,455 miles
    Test number
    622518402628
    • 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))
  2. Fail72,450 miles (+5,277)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,450 miles
    Test number
    125990733430
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
  3. Pass67,173 miles (+5,519)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    67,173 miles
    Test number
    967654086508

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass61,654 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    61,654 miles
    Test number
    664858338144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail61,654 miles (+4,741)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,654 miles
    Test number
    511915234137
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
  6. Pass56,913 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    56,913 miles
    Test number
    598040772257
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Fail56,913 miles (+4,817)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,913 miles
    Test number
    762403729590
    • Repaired at testTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass52,096 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    52,096 miles
    Test number
    322448334791

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail52,093 miles (+9,265)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,093 miles
    Test number
    741494163919
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
  10. Pass42,828 miles (+12,181)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    42,828 miles
    Test number
    283466785542
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass30,647 miles (-60,806)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    30,647 miles
    Test number
    514648785789

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail91,453 miles5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,453 miles
    Test number
    608693398044
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  13. Fail30,647 miles (+11)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,647 miles
    Test number
    140943383478
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  14. Pass30,636 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    30,636 miles
    Test number
    561150333126
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  15. Fail30,636 miles5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,636 miles
    Test number
    995608412471
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Questions about LG13 NWS

Does LG13 NWS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LG13 NWS is valid until 22 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LG13 NWS?
The MOT on LG13 NWS is valid until 22 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LG13 NWS done?
LG13 NWS was recorded at 72,455 miles at its MOT on 23 Feb 2026, an average of 4,948 miles a year.
Has LG13 NWS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LG13 NWS has failed 7 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LG13 NWS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Feb 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LG13 NWS find?
LG13 NWS passed its latest MOT on 23 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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