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Volkswagen Beetle

Red · Petrol · 2016 · 1,395 cc

LM16 BTEMOT history

LM16 BTE is a red petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 11 Jun 2016. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jan 2027 and it has passed 7 of 9 MOT tests, with 40,466 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2026.

LM16 BTE red Volkswagen Beetle – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jan 2027
Mileage
40,466 mi
At MOT on 8 Jan 2026
MOT tests
9
7 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,565 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM16 BTE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,395 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
11 Jun 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM16 BTE was last recorded at 40,466 miles on 8 Jan 2026, 1,824 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
38,642 miles · 10 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,824 miles
Average per year
4,565 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 40,466 miles
  • 2025 – 38,642 miles
  • 2024 – 35,971 miles
  • 2023 – 32,061 miles
  • 2022 – 27,200 miles
  • 2021 – 21,466 miles
  • 2019 – 10,359 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass40,466 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

9 tests since 5 Jun 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass40,466 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    40,466 miles
    Test number
    348753670115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail40,466 miles (+1,824)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,466 miles
    Test number
    728492174365
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass38,642 miles (+2,671)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    38,642 miles
    Test number
    272336054569
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass35,971 miles (+3,910)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    35,971 miles
    Test number
    819904266968

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass32,061 miles (+4,861)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    32,061 miles
    Test number
    507436085969

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass27,200 miles (+119)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    27,200 miles
    Test number
    313382675828

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail27,081 miles (+5,615)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,081 miles
    Test number
    949178045849
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass21,466 miles (+11,107)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    21,466 miles
    Test number
    353999536374
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass10,359 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    10,359 miles
    Test number
    336674905746
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Questions about LM16 BTE

Does LM16 BTE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM16 BTE is valid until 26 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM16 BTE?
The MOT on LM16 BTE is valid until 26 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM16 BTE done?
LM16 BTE was recorded at 40,466 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2026, an average of 4,565 miles a year.
Has LM16 BTE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM16 BTE has failed 2 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LM16 BTE 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 LM16 BTE find?
LM16 BTE passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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