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White · Petrol · 2007 · 1,984 cc

T13 LJFMOT history

T13 LJF is a white petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 5 Sept 2007. Its MOT expired on 12 Nov 2024 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 96,481 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Nov 2024
Mileage
96,481 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2026
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,350 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T13 LJF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
5 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

T13 LJF was last recorded at 96,481 miles on 19 Aug 2026, 366 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,115 miles · 13 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
366 miles
Average per year
4,350 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,481 miles
  • 2023 – 96,115 miles
  • 2022 – 89,649 miles
  • 2021 – 83,060 miles
  • 2020 – 76,416 miles
  • 2019 – 69,692 miles
  • 2017 – 69,431 miles
  • 2016 – 68,290 miles
  • 2015 – 60,696 miles
  • 2014 – 55,112 miles
  • 2013 – 46,559 miles
  • 2012 – 34,953 miles
  • 2011 – 30,502 miles
  • 2010 – 27,075 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail96,481 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill previously repaired (6.1.1 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

What MOT failures 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 Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

20 tests since 4 Sept 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail96,481 miles (+366)4 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,481 miles
    Test number
    364013627451
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill previously repaired (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass96,115 miles (+28)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    96,115 miles
    Test number
    503259578826
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail96,087 miles (+6,438)8 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,087 miles
    Test number
    620978305518
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill has 2x holes (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill by axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill by axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass89,649 miles (+6,589)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    89,649 miles
    Test number
    352380991257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass83,060 miles (+37)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    83,060 miles
    Test number
    739032077398
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail83,023 miles (+6,607)4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,023 miles
    Test number
    881623277053
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front 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))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front 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))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass76,416 miles (+29)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    76,416 miles
    Test number
    290558478327
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Grease residue on cv joint boot but no obvious split
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  8. Fail76,387 miles (+6,695)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,387 miles
    Test number
    416629702122
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall, 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top strut mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Grease residue on cv joint boot but no obvious split
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  9. Pass69,692 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    69,692 miles
    Test number
    926432036090
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail69,692 miles (+261)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,692 miles
    Test number
    300045620466
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass69,431 miles (+1,141)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    69,431 miles
    Test number
    814576942653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass68,290 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    68,290 miles
    Test number
    555255687420
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail68,290 miles (+7,594)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,290 miles
    Test number
    491501281584
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass60,696 miles (+5,584)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    60,696 miles
    Test number
    945776635235
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass55,112 miles (+8,553)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    55,112 miles
    Test number
    579849634285
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

  16. Pass46,559 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    46,559 miles
    Test number
    399021443227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail46,556 miles (+11,603)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,556 miles
    Test number
    218630143299
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

  18. Pass34,953 miles (+4,451)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    34,953 miles
    Test number
    347234842256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass30,502 miles (+3,427)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    30,502 miles
    Test number
    746116801233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass27,075 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    27,075 miles
    Test number
    354177440296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T13 LJF

Does T13 LJF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T13 LJF expired on 12 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T13 LJF?
The MOT on T13 LJF expired on 12 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T13 LJF done?
T13 LJF was recorded at 96,481 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2026, an average of 4,350 miles a year.
Has T13 LJF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T13 LJF has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on T13 LJF 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 T13 LJF find?
T13 LJF failed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2026 with 4 major defects, 2 minor defects and 7 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; nearside headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect; nearside rear direction indicator not working, and 10 more.

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