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Volkswagen Beetle

Blue · Petrol · 1963 · 1,500 cc

2523 PGMOT history

2523 PG is a blue petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 2 Jul 1963. Its MOT expired on 28 Jul 2025 and it has passed 13 of 22 MOT tests, with 30,209 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Jul 2025
Mileage
30,209 mi
At MOT on 29 Jul 2024
MOT tests
22
13 passed · 9 failed
Per year
308 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
2523 PG
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1963
First used
2 Jul 1963
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
29 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

2523 PG was last recorded at 30,209 miles on 29 Jul 2024, 19 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
30,190 miles · 5 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
19 miles
Average per year
308 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 30,209 miles
  • 2021 – 30,190 miles
  • 2017 – 30,187 miles
  • 2016 – 30,185 miles
  • 2015 – 30,150 miles
  • 2014 – 30,115 miles
  • 2013 – 30,061 miles
  • 2012 – 29,836 miles
  • 2011 – 28,868 miles
  • 2010 – 28,535 miles
  • 2009 – 27,419 miles
  • 2008 – 26,808 miles
  • 2007 – 25,651 miles
  • 2006 – 24,577 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass30,209 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear chassis starting to corrode

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.

  • Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2017

  • Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

Full MOT history

22 tests since 10 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass30,209 miles (+19)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    30,209 miles
    Test number
    903073859606
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear chassis starting to corrode

  2. Fail30,190 miles (+3)8 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,190 miles
    Test number
    877578634874
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass30,187 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    30,187 miles
    Test number
    411594020752
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

  4. Pass30,185 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    30,185 miles
    Test number
    243948841076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail30,185 miles (+35)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,185 miles
    Test number
    143565827265
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  6. Pass30,150 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    30,150 miles
    Test number
    319911015419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass30,115 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    30,115 miles
    Test number
    569432364172
    • NoteNearside and offside front inner wings corroded

  8. Fail30,115 miles (+54)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,115 miles
    Test number
    556951464128
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

  9. Fail30,061 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,061 miles
    Test number
    258638063104
    • Repaired at testFuel hose excessively chafed (7.2.2)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteSurface corrosion on both outer sills

  10. Pass30,061 miles (+225)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    30,061 miles
    Test number
    396578863131
    • NoteSurface corrosion on both outer sills

  11. Pass29,836 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2013
    Odometer
    29,836 miles
    Test number
    746652342153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail29,836 miles (+968)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,836 miles
    Test number
    818542742180
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  13. Pass28,868 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    28,868 miles
    Test number
    795135391072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail28,868 miles (+333)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,868 miles
    Test number
    208732681012
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  15. Pass28,535 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    28,535 miles
    Test number
    464765200190
    • AdvisoryFront front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  16. Fail28,535 miles (+1,116)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,535 miles
    Test number
    852005200109
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testSteering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)
    • AdvisoryFront front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  17. Pass27,419 miles (+611)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    27,419 miles
    Test number
    743705209166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass26,808 miles (+1,157)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    26,808 miles
    Test number
    223153908494
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass25,651 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    25,651 miles
    Test number
    720565597099
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

  20. Fail25,647 miles (+1,070)1 dangerous7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,647 miles
    Test number
    272295387018
    • DangerousFuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (2.5.A.3a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

  21. Pass24,577 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    24,577 miles
    Test number
    192832206100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail24,577 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,577 miles
    Test number
    193160906153
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Questions about 2523 PG

What vehicle is registration 2523 PG currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 2523 PG on a blue petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 2 Jul 1963. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 2523 PG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 2523 PG expired on 28 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 2523 PG?
The MOT on 2523 PG expired on 28 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 2523 PG done?
2523 PG was recorded at 30,209 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2024, an average of 308 miles a year.
Has 2523 PG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 2523 PG has failed 9 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on 2523 PG 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 2523 PG find?
2523 PG passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2024 with 2 advisories: offside front wheel bearing has slight play; offside rear chassis starting to corrode.

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