VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE L7JAV has 26 MOTs

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This 2005 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE has Passed 18 MOTs and Failed 8 times since 2008

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 76,589 miles 3 months ago on Tuesday 27th January 2026 at 13:32.

The current MOT will expire in 9 months on Tuesday 26th January 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 8 months on Friday 1st January 2027.

L7JAV MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED26TH JANUARY 202776,589 MI
FAILED21ST JANUARY 202676,589 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Inner Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn Rear Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED24TH JANUARY 202523RD JANUARY 202673,987 MI
FAILED24TH JANUARY 202575,387 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Supplementary Restraint System Warning Lamp Indicates A Fault (7.1.6 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Rear Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
FAILED21ST DECEMBER 202475,387 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Brake Disc In Such A Condition That It Is Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Significantly And Obviously Worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Subframe Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Parking Brake Inoperative On One Side (1.4.1 (a))
PASSED20TH DECEMBER 202328TH DECEMBER 202475,000 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Hand Brake Lever Has Little Reserve Travel Requires Adjustment
  2. ADVISORY - Brake Pedal Is Soft In Operation Brakes Lock Out Ok
PASSED22ND DECEMBER 202228TH DECEMBER 202373,730 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively Plus O/side Are Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
PASSED9TH DECEMBER 202128TH DECEMBER 202272,279 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively Inner Face Is Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
PASSED17TH DECEMBER 202028TH DECEMBER 202170,649 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Plus O/side Lower Arm Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
FAILED17TH DECEMBER 202070,649 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Service Brake Fluctuating, But Not Excessively Plus O/side (1.2.1 (e))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Brake Disc Significantly And Obviously Worn Inner Face Is Corroded And Worn To Excess (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Plus O/side Lower Arm Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  5. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
PASSED26TH JUNE 201928TH DECEMBER 202068,000 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View Swept Area (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Both Front Wheel Tyre Treads Worn On Inner Side Edge
FAILED26TH JUNE 201968,000 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Rear Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View Swept Area (3.2 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Both Front Wheel Tyre Treads Worn On Inner Side Edge
PASSED20TH JUNE 201828TH JUNE 201965,725 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Engine Oil Level Low
PASSED12TH JUNE 201728TH JUNE 201863,543 MI
PASSED21ST JUNE 201628TH JUNE 201761,253 MI
PASSED29TH JUNE 201528TH JUNE 201658,564 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Engine Oil Level Low
PASSED16TH JUNE 201415TH JUNE 201555,152 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (1.4.a.2f)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (1.4.a.2f)
  3. ADVISORY - Front Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
  4. USER ENTERED - Engine Oil Level Low
FAILED16TH JUNE 201455,152 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Rear Mechanical Brake Component Has Restricted Free Movement (3.5.1k)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (1.4.a.2f)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (1.4.a.2f)
  4. ADVISORY - Front Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
  5. USER ENTERED - Engine Oil Level Low
PASSED11TH JUNE 201313TH JUNE 201451,311 MI
PASSED8TH JUNE 201213TH JUNE 201347,617 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
FAILED8TH JUNE 201247,617 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED27TH MAY 201113TH JUNE 201240,590 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Front Brake Discs Scored.
  2. USER ENTERED - Rear Brake Discs Scored.
PASSED14TH JUNE 201013TH JUNE 201131,215 MI
FAILED26TH MAY 200921,683 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
PASSED26TH MAY 200925TH MAY 201021,683 MI
PASSED10TH MAY 20089TH MAY 200912,549 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

L7JAV Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 69% | MOT Failure Rate: 31%

L7JAV MOT Comments

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L7JAV Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 76,589 miles | Average yearly mileage: 3,647 miles

L7JAV FAQs

This Volkswagen Beetle with registration L7JAV was manufactured on Monday 9th May 2005 so it is currently 21 years old. Its colour is Blue and it has a 2 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 76,589 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 3,647 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 26 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Beetle beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2008. We can see 8 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means L7JAV has a 69% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Beetle has had 22 Advisories, 4 PRS Notices, 4 Minor, 7 Major, 1 Dangerous and 0 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Beetle is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 8 months on Friday 1st January 2027 .

Does L7JAV have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Sunday 10th May 2026 L7JAV does have an active MOT. Read more

Is L7JAV Taxed?

Yes, as of Sunday 10th May 2026 L7JAV does have Tax. Read more

When does L7JAV Tax expire?

The current Tax for L7JAV will expire in 8 months on Friday 1st January 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does L7JAV MOT expire?

The current MOT for L7JAV will expire in 9 months on Tuesday 26th January 2027. Read more

When did L7JAV have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for L7JAV was on Tuesday 27th January 2026 at 13:32. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has L7JAV Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 26 MOTs on record for L7JAV we can see 18 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has L7JAV Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 26 MOTs on record for L7JAV we can see 8 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 69% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is L7JAV?

L7JAV is registered as a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle. Read more

How many miles has L7JAV done?

The odometer reading for L7JAV at the last MOT in January 2026 was 76,589 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 3,647 miles per year. Read more

How old is L7JAV?

The vehicle L7JAV was manufactured in 2005 so it is currently 21 years old. It was first registered on Monday 9th May 2005. Read more

What colour is L7JAV?

The official colour of L7JAV is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does L7JAV have?

L7JAV has a 2 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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