
Volkswagen Beetle
Beige · Petrol · 2003 · 1,595 cc
495 MMDMOT history
495 MMD is a beige petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 3 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 55,499 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 55,499 mi
- At MOT on 10 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 20 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 2,037 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 495 MMD
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Beetle
- Colour
- Beige
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,595 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 3 Sept 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
495 MMD was last recorded at 55,499 miles on 10 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 55,499 miles · 8 Jul 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 2,037 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 55,499 miles
- 2025 – 54,516 miles
- 2024 – 53,774 miles
- 2023 – 53,256 miles
- 2022 – 51,919 miles
- 2021 – 50,568 miles
- 2020 – 49,838 miles
- 2019 – 48,768 miles
- 2018 – 48,112 miles
- 2017 – 45,367 miles
- 2015 – 43,805 miles
- 2014 – 41,689 miles
- 2013 – 38,705 miles
- 2012 – 36,191 miles
- 2011 – 33,271 miles
- 2010 – 28,145 miles
- 2009 – 25,526 miles
- 2008 – 22,272 miles
- 2007 – 19,104 miles
- 2006 – 15,077 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFuel filter slightly corrodedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryO/s n/s steering rack drum /sticks corroded but not seriously weaknedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2014
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2014
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025
Rear axle beam slightly corroded
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2018
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
27 tests since 5 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass55,499 miles1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 55,499 miles
- Test number
- 233475637730
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel filter slightly corroded
- AdvisoryO/s n/s steering rack drum /sticks corroded but not seriously weakned
Fail55,499 miles (+983)1 dangerous1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,499 miles
- Test number
- 574519800463
- DangerousOffside Rear Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced (6.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel filter slightly corroded
- AdvisoryO/s n/s steering rack drum /sticks corroded but not seriously weakned
Pass54,516 miles (+742)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 54,516 miles
- Test number
- 651430691782
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryFuel filter slightly corroded
- AdvisoryO/s n/s steering rack track rods/drum sticks corroded but not seriously weakned
Pass53,774 miles (+11)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 53,774 miles
- Test number
- 603122795720
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Fail53,763 miles (+507)8 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,763 miles
- Test number
- 144260528422
- MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure sleeve (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Pass53,256 miles11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 53,256 miles
- Test number
- 558117006364
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from front of vhicle to n/s rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail53,255 miles (+1,336)3 major10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,255 miles
- Test number
- 729028554284
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from front of vhicle to n/s rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Pass51,919 miles (+1,351)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 51,919 miles
- Test number
- 277586134687
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear axle beam slightly corroded
Pass50,568 miles (+730)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 50,568 miles
- Test number
- 690196447961
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear axle beam slightly corroded
Pass49,838 miles (+1,070)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 49,838 miles
- Test number
- 640955573738
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear axle beam slightly corroded
Pass48,768 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 48,768 miles
- Test number
- 990454500828
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Steering component deformed but serviceable hub (2.1.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering component deformed but serviceable hub (2.1.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear axle beam slightly corroded
Fail48,768 miles (+656)2 repaired8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,768 miles
- Test number
- 871616909267
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Steering component deformed but serviceable hub (2.1.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering component deformed but serviceable hub (2.1.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear axle beam slightly corroded
Pass48,112 miles (+2,745)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 48,112 miles
- Test number
- 329364861668
- AdvisoryFront back plates slightly corroded
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Pass45,367 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 45,367 miles
- Test number
- 127280338136
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryRear bakes binding slightly
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Fail45,366 miles (+1,561)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,366 miles
- Test number
- 143320221169
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryRear bakes binding slightly
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Pass43,805 miles (+2,116)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 43,805 miles
- Test number
- 128908066916
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryBoth front hubs corroded
Pass41,689 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 41,689 miles
- Test number
- 536133684203
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Fail41,689 miles (+2,984)1 failure4 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,689 miles
- Test number
- 465442684236
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteN/s/f and o/s/f tyres outer sidewall cracking slightly
- NoteN/s/r and o/s/r tyres outer sidewall cracking slightly
- NoteO/s/r brake binding slightly
Pass38,705 miles (+2,514)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 38,705 miles
- Test number
- 998210013331
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass36,191 miles (+2,920)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 36,191 miles
- Test number
- 935505902303
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass33,271 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 33,271 miles
- Test number
- 429125101465
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Fail33,271 miles (+5,126)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,271 miles
- Test number
- 876174001307
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass28,145 miles (+2,619)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 28,145 miles
- Test number
- 274257370201
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,526 miles (+3,254)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 25,526 miles
- Test number
- 664605579242
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,272 miles (+3,168)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 22,272 miles
- Test number
- 344606368439
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,104 miles (+4,027)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 19,104 miles
- Test number
- 311460477214
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,077 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 15,077 miles
- Test number
- 474858046204
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about 495 MMD
- What vehicle is registration 495 MMD currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 495 MMD on a beige petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 3 Sept 2003. 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 495 MMD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 495 MMD is valid until 9 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on 495 MMD?
- The MOT on 495 MMD is valid until 9 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 495 MMD done?
- 495 MMD was recorded at 55,499 miles at its MOT on 10 Jul 2026, an average of 2,037 miles a year.
- Has 495 MMD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 495 MMD has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on 495 MMD 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 495 MMD find?
- 495 MMD passed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 10 advisories: front windscreen wiper blade defective both; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule, and 8 more.
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