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Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,984 cc

LL57 AYCMOT history

LL57 AYC is a blue petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 31 Jan 2008. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 138,580 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jan 2027
Mileage
138,580 mi
At MOT on 15 Jan 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,041 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL57 AYC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL57 AYC was last recorded at 138,580 miles on 15 Jan 2026, 531 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,049 miles · 16 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
531 miles
Average per year
8,041 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 138,580 miles
  • 2025 – 138,049 miles
  • 2024 – 133,812 miles
  • 2023 – 132,573 miles
  • 2022 – 128,969 miles
  • 2021 – 122,183 miles
  • 2020 – 114,741 miles
  • 2019 – 102,087 miles
  • 2018 – 86,358 miles
  • 2017 – 71,867 miles
  • 2016 – 61,036 miles
  • 2015 – 52,955 miles
  • 2014 – 42,604 miles
  • 2013 – 32,757 miles
  • 2012 – 22,649 miles
  • 2011 – 17,999 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,580 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust system coroded
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

24 tests since 17 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,580 miles (+531)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    138,580 miles
    Test number
    873551503854
    • AdvisoryExhaust system coroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass138,049 miles (+11)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    138,049 miles
    Test number
    322239348190
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail138,038 miles (+4,226)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,038 miles
    Test number
    312388897537
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass133,812 miles (+16)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    133,812 miles
    Test number
    279932378455
    • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator insecure broken (4.4.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  5. Fail133,796 miles (+1,223)2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,796 miles
    Test number
    751490568636
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator insecure broken (4.4.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  6. Pass132,573 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    132,573 miles
    Test number
    848333956353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail132,570 miles (+3,601)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,570 miles
    Test number
    213436224056
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  8. Pass128,969 miles (+6,786)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    128,969 miles
    Test number
    638872848037
    • AdvisoryCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass122,183 miles (+7,442)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    122,183 miles
    Test number
    270578390250
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth track rod end ball joint dust covers perishing

  10. Pass114,741 miles (+19)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    114,741 miles
    Test number
    583465830727
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail114,722 miles (+12,635)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,722 miles
    Test number
    335526701420
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass102,087 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    102,087 miles
    Test number
    749540648265
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  13. Fail102,087 miles (+15,729)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,087 miles
    Test number
    614308959274
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  14. Pass86,358 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    86,358 miles
    Test number
    628268711469
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Fail86,358 miles (+14,491)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,358 miles
    Test number
    822812000520
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Pass71,867 miles (+10,831)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    71,867 miles
    Test number
    166119398291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass61,036 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    61,036 miles
    Test number
    459916672142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail61,034 miles (+8,079)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,034 miles
    Test number
    840168686382
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass52,955 miles (+10,351)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    52,955 miles
    Test number
    687624495063
    • NoteBoth front tyres starting to wear slightly on inner shoulders

  20. Fail42,604 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,604 miles
    Test number
    347343794035
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  21. Pass42,604 miles (+9,847)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    42,604 miles
    Test number
    536073094089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass32,757 miles (+10,108)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    32,757 miles
    Test number
    248294093070
    • 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)
    • NoteSlight wear ridge both front brake discs

  23. Pass22,649 miles (+4,650)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    22,649 miles
    Test number
    249715802055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass17,999 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    17,999 miles
    Test number
    947437211091
    • NoteAdvise front brakes slightly out of balance
    • NoteAdvise wet conditions

Questions about LL57 AYC

Does LL57 AYC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL57 AYC is valid until 15 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL57 AYC?
The MOT on LL57 AYC is valid until 15 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL57 AYC done?
LL57 AYC was recorded at 138,580 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2026, an average of 8,041 miles a year.
Has LL57 AYC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL57 AYC has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LL57 AYC 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 LL57 AYC find?
LL57 AYC passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2026 with 7 advisories: exhaust system coroded; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 4 more.

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