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Volkswagen Beetle

White · Petrol · 2014 · 1,197 cc

W18 LSTMOT history

W18 LST is a white petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 13 Sept 2014. Its MOT is valid until 12 Sept 2027 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 86,345 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2026.

W18 LST white Volkswagen Beetle – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Sept 2027
Mileage
86,345 mi
At MOT on 8 Sept 2026
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,108 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W18 LST
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,197 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
13 Sept 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

W18 LST was last recorded at 86,345 miles on 8 Sept 2026, 4,413 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,932 miles · 9 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
4,413 miles
Average per year
6,108 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,345 miles
  • 2025 – 81,932 miles
  • 2024 – 81,501 miles
  • 2023 – 81,016 miles
  • 2022 – 79,491 miles
  • 2021 – 70,264 miles
  • 2020 – 60,771 miles
  • 2019 – 52,571 miles
  • 2018 – 41,717 miles
  • 2017 – 31,228 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,345 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorCentral Windscreen wiper blade defective judders (3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

13 tests since 30 Aug 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,345 miles2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    86,345 miles
    Test number
    788086938092
    • MinorCentral Windscreen wiper blade defective judders (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail86,341 miles (+4,409)3 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,341 miles
    Test number
    326612647005
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorCentral Windscreen wiper blade defective judders (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass81,932 miles (+431)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    81,932 miles
    Test number
    866912513728

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass81,501 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    81,501 miles
    Test number
    280505984414
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail81,497 miles (+481)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,497 miles
    Test number
    226976000673
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass81,016 miles (+1,525)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    81,016 miles
    Test number
    703405609563
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass79,491 miles (+126)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    79,491 miles
    Test number
    237587630548
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail79,365 miles (+9,101)1 dangerous2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,365 miles
    Test number
    680989730431
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass70,264 miles (+9,493)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    70,264 miles
    Test number
    963672745070
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass60,771 miles (+8,200)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    60,771 miles
    Test number
    611485156403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass52,571 miles (+10,854)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    52,571 miles
    Test number
    350331982518
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass41,717 miles (+10,489)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    41,717 miles
    Test number
    525443667961

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass31,228 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    31,228 miles
    Test number
    265233119116
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge bald (4.1.E.1)

Questions about W18 LST

Does W18 LST currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W18 LST is valid until 12 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on W18 LST?
The MOT on W18 LST is valid until 12 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has W18 LST done?
W18 LST was recorded at 86,345 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2026, an average of 6,108 miles a year.
Has W18 LST ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W18 LST has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on W18 LST 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 W18 LST find?
W18 LST passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2026 with 2 minor defects and 8 advisories: central windscreen wiper blade defective judders; offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front brake disc worn, but not excessively, and 7 more.

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