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L70 HSB

2026 Volkswagen Beetle

Red Petrol
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

64,822 mi
Last recorded64,822 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL70 HSB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2026
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 64,822 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear inner sill rusty but not structurally weakened

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Mar 2026 64,819 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear inner sill rusty but not structurally weakened

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 61,922 miles

Nearside Front sill corroded but not structurally weakened

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Mar 2025 61,922 miles

Nearside Front sill corroded but not structurally weakened

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively sp20 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 58,378 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 54,050 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2023 54,044 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin REAR BRAKE 95% WORN !!!!!!!!!! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 48,374 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 45,187 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 42,860 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 39,781 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 36,327 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracked and perishing

engine cover / undertray

Fail 20 Dec 2017 36,327 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre cracked and perishing

engine cover / undertray

Pass 3 Jan 2017 32,721 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracked and perishing

engine cover / undertray

Pass 6 Jan 2016 29,123 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracked and perishing

Pass 17 Dec 2014 25,748 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Dec 2013 21,109 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Jan 2013 15,991 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jan 2013 15,991 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Dec 2011 11,792 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 9,768 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 9,768 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?

Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
4,798
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
112,454
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,561
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 33,096
Stop lamp not working 28,079
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27,964
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23,197
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L70 HSB is a 2026 Volkswagen Beetle in Red. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Beetle fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L70 HSB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 0 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was L70 HSB registered?

L70 HSB is a 2026 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 27 March 2026.

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