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Volkswagen Beetle

Grey · Diesel · 2013 · 1,968 cc

X28 LFRMOT history

X28 LFR is a grey diesel Volkswagen Beetle first used on 27 Sept 2013. Its MOT is valid until 18 Mar 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 167,499 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Mar 2026.

X28 LFR grey Volkswagen Beetle – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Mar 2027
Mileage
167,499 mi
At MOT on 7 Mar 2026
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
15,214 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X28 LFR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
27 Sept 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X28 LFR was last recorded at 167,499 miles on 7 Mar 2026, 5,236 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
162,263 miles · 22 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
5,236 miles
Average per year
15,214 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 167,499 miles
  • 2025 – 162,263 miles
  • 2024 – 154,318 miles
  • 2023 – 129,537 miles
  • 2022 – 108,802 miles
  • 2021 – 89,316 miles
  • 2020 – 80,664 miles
  • 2019 – 73,145 miles
  • 2018 – 53,353 miles
  • 2016 – 24,291 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,499 miles
  • AdvisoryCovers on under body & parts

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 7 Oct 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,499 miles (+5,236)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    167,499 miles
    Test number
    833444158491
    • AdvisoryCovers on under body & parts
  2. Pass162,263 miles (+7,945)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    162,263 miles
    Test number
    370247510256
    • AdvisoryCovers underbody restricting full inspection of vehicle
  3. Pass154,318 miles (+24,781)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    154,318 miles
    Test number
    530279026716

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass129,537 miles (+20,735)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    129,537 miles
    Test number
    267956693012
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass108,802 miles (+19,486)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    108,802 miles
    Test number
    282492594188
    • AdvisoryNearside door mirror cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside door mirror cracked not affecting view to rear
    • AdvisoryLower engine cover not secureat rear end
  6. Pass89,316 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    89,316 miles
    Test number
    161077150440
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre starting to wear on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge
  7. Fail89,316 miles (+8,652)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,316 miles
    Test number
    366158276372
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords has a cut on outer sidewall reaching cords. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre starting to wear on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge
  8. Pass80,664 miles (+7,519)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    80,664 miles
    Test number
    243844134128
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge
  9. Pass73,145 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    73,145 miles
    Test number
    643776571457
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Fail73,145 miles (+19,792)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,145 miles
    Test number
    453868766542
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass53,353 miles (+29,062)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    53,353 miles
    Test number
    382940470720

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass24,291 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    24,291 miles
    Test number
    763607107094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X28 LFR

Does X28 LFR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X28 LFR is valid until 18 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on X28 LFR?
The MOT on X28 LFR is valid until 18 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X28 LFR done?
X28 LFR was recorded at 167,499 miles at its MOT on 7 Mar 2026, an average of 15,214 miles a year.
Has X28 LFR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X28 LFR has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on X28 LFR 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 X28 LFR find?
X28 LFR passed its latest MOT on 7 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: covers on under body & parts.

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