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Black · Petrol · 2007 · 1,984 cc

T16 LOLMOT history

T16 LOL is a black petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 1 Oct 2007. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 39,699 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Jul 2027
Mileage
39,699 mi
At MOT on 1 Aug 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,805 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T16 LOL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
1 Oct 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T16 LOL was last recorded at 39,699 miles on 1 Aug 2026, 82 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
39,617 miles · 11 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
82 miles
Average per year
1,805 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 39,699 miles
  • 2023 – 39,617 miles
  • 2022 – 39,110 miles
  • 2021 – 37,767 miles
  • 2020 – 37,223 miles
  • 2019 – 35,972 miles
  • 2018 – 35,473 miles
  • 2017 – 35,010 miles
  • 2016 – 31,635 miles
  • 2015 – 27,782 miles
  • 2014 – 24,357 miles
  • 2013 – 20,916 miles
  • 2012 – 17,595 miles
  • 2011 – 14,561 miles
  • 2010 – 11,117 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass39,699 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor4 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

21 tests since 1 Oct 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass39,699 miles (+82)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    39,699 miles
    Test number
    659388921469
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  2. Pass39,617 miles (+1)5 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    39,617 miles
    Test number
    447199417617
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail39,616 miles (+506)3 major5 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,616 miles
    Test number
    445009330613
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass39,110 miles5 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    39,110 miles
    Test number
    597116702343
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail39,110 miles (+1,343)2 repaired5 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,110 miles
    Test number
    136107514536
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Stop lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass37,767 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    37,767 miles
    Test number
    797461022073
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail37,767 miles (+544)2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,767 miles
    Test number
    422761009573
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass37,223 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    37,223 miles
    Test number
    461464410552
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail37,223 miles (+1,251)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,223 miles
    Test number
    154931769151
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass35,972 miles (+499)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    35,972 miles
    Test number
    419640333739
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass35,473 miles (+463)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    35,473 miles
    Test number
    800627832895
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

  12. Pass35,010 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    35,010 miles
    Test number
    455464072733

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail35,010 miles (+3,375)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,010 miles
    Test number
    206165474311
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Pass31,635 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    31,635 miles
    Test number
    902199349198
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Fail31,635 miles (+3,853)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,635 miles
    Test number
    811515505599
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Pass27,782 miles (+3,425)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    27,782 miles
    Test number
    763353771350
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass24,357 miles (+3,441)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    24,357 miles
    Test number
    367982474299
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  18. Pass20,916 miles (+3,321)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    20,916 miles
    Test number
    346150873438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass17,595 miles (+3,034)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    17,595 miles
    Test number
    336918162256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass14,561 miles (+3,444)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    14,561 miles
    Test number
    388539261465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass11,117 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    11,117 miles
    Test number
    731914870271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T16 LOL

Does T16 LOL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T16 LOL is valid until 31 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T16 LOL?
The MOT on T16 LOL is valid until 31 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T16 LOL done?
T16 LOL was recorded at 39,699 miles at its MOT on 1 Aug 2026, an average of 1,805 miles a year.
Has T16 LOL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T16 LOL has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on T16 LOL 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 T16 LOL find?
T16 LOL passed its latest MOT on 1 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed.

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