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Volkswagen Beetle

Black · Petrol · 2000 · 1,984 cc

535 BOBMOT history

535 BOB is a black petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 1 Dec 2000. Its MOT is valid until 28 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 104,548 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Apr 2027
Mileage
104,548 mi
At MOT on 29 Apr 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,301 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
535 BOB
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Dec 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

535 BOB was last recorded at 104,548 miles on 29 Apr 2026, 1,570 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,978 miles · 20 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,570 miles
Average per year
3,301 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,548 miles
  • 2025 – 102,978 miles
  • 2024 – 100,850 miles
  • 2023 – 99,842 miles
  • 2022 – 98,678 miles
  • 2021 – 96,092 miles
  • 2018 – 92,939 miles
  • 2017 – 92,899 miles
  • 2016 – 92,464 miles
  • 2015 – 91,942 miles
  • 2014 – 85,547 miles
  • 2013 – 71,481 miles
  • 2012 – 65,639 miles
  • 2011 – 62,305 miles
  • 2009 – 56,753 miles
  • 2008 – 52,040 miles
  • 2007 – 46,429 miles
  • 2006 – 39,556 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,548 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2026

Full MOT history

22 tests since 21 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,548 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    104,548 miles
    Test number
    526634698508
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail104,548 miles (+1,570)6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,548 miles
    Test number
    711286477256
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively screen dirty (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass102,978 miles (+2,128)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    102,978 miles
    Test number
    165099306832

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass100,850 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    100,850 miles
    Test number
    406188847905
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Fail100,848 miles (+1,006)3 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,848 miles
    Test number
    272010510866
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  6. Pass99,842 miles (+1,164)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    99,842 miles
    Test number
    261838438487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass98,678 miles (+2,586)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    98,678 miles
    Test number
    866856336722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass96,092 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    96,092 miles
    Test number
    282965939823

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail96,081 miles (+3,142)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,081 miles
    Test number
    553442584390
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass92,939 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    92,939 miles
    Test number
    464742400296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass92,899 miles (+435)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    92,899 miles
    Test number
    852038808820

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass92,464 miles (+522)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    92,464 miles
    Test number
    246228560337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass91,942 miles (+6,395)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    91,942 miles
    Test number
    443415990867

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass85,547 miles (+14,066)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    85,547 miles
    Test number
    736946124251
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

  15. Pass71,481 miles (+5,842)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    71,481 miles
    Test number
    319207383196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass65,639 miles (+3,334)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    65,639 miles
    Test number
    256942272164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass62,305 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    62,305 miles
    Test number
    428486401177
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre outer sidewall perishing

  18. Fail62,305 miles (+5,552)3 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,305 miles
    Test number
    695616101126
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre outer sidewall perishing

  19. Pass56,753 miles (+4,713)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    56,753 miles
    Test number
    834541029374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass52,040 miles (+5,611)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    52,040 miles
    Test number
    700747018341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass46,429 miles (+6,873)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    46,429 miles
    Test number
    943705907361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass39,556 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    39,556 miles
    Test number
    594023236282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 535 BOB

What vehicle is registration 535 BOB currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 535 BOB on a black petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 1 Dec 2000. 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 535 BOB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 535 BOB is valid until 28 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on 535 BOB?
The MOT on 535 BOB is valid until 28 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 535 BOB done?
535 BOB was recorded at 104,548 miles at its MOT on 29 Apr 2026, an average of 3,301 miles a year.
Has 535 BOB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 535 BOB has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on 535 BOB 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 535 BOB find?
535 BOB passed its latest MOT on 29 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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