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Volkswagen Beetle

Red · Petrol · 2003 · 1,984 cc

5457 KMMOT history

5457 KM is a red petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 31 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 122,607 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Jan 2027
Mileage
122,607 mi
At MOT on 5 Dec 2025
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,253 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
5457 KM
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
31 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

5457 KM was last recorded at 122,607 miles on 5 Dec 2025, 1,950 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,657 miles · 12 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,950 miles
Average per year
4,253 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 122,607 miles
  • 2024 – 120,657 miles
  • 2022 – 117,107 miles
  • 2021 – 113,749 miles
  • 2020 – 111,239 miles
  • 2019 – 108,746 miles
  • 2018 – 104,842 miles
  • 2017 – 100,620 miles
  • 2016 – 91,732 miles
  • 2015 – 86,673 miles
  • 2014 – 81,486 miles
  • 2013 – 75,920 miles
  • 2012 – 69,662 miles
  • 2010 – 63,233 miles
  • 2009 – 59,786 miles
  • 2008 – 58,541 miles
  • 2007 – 46,917 miles
  • 2006 – 38,870 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,607 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

23 tests since 29 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,607 miles (+1,950)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    122,607 miles
    Test number
    927657777823
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  2. Pass120,657 miles (+1,882)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    120,657 miles
    Test number
    923946139691
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass118,775 miles (+1,668)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    118,775 miles
    Test number
    628674827271
    • MinorDriver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass117,107 miles (+3,358)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    117,107 miles
    Test number
    830402988415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass113,749 miles (+2,510)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    113,749 miles
    Test number
    105655397993

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass111,239 miles (+2,493)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    111,239 miles
    Test number
    430218912172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass108,746 miles (+3,904)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    108,746 miles
    Test number
    692699062799

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass104,842 miles (+4,222)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    104,842 miles
    Test number
    564092937986

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass100,620 miles (+4,370)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    100,620 miles
    Test number
    726704894063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass96,250 miles (+4,518)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    96,250 miles
    Test number
    753371728447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass91,732 miles (+5,059)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    91,732 miles
    Test number
    486088097859
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass86,673 miles (+5,187)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    86,673 miles
    Test number
    595470635028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail81,486 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,486 miles
    Test number
    208765744012
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  14. Pass81,486 miles (+5,566)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    81,486 miles
    Test number
    966555944014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass75,920 miles (+6,258)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    75,920 miles
    Test number
    189400533490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass69,662 miles (+6,429)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    69,662 miles
    Test number
    725363732031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass63,233 miles (+3,447)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    63,233 miles
    Test number
    982681530372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass59,786 miles (+1,245)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    59,786 miles
    Test number
    943272839355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass58,541 miles (+3,736)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    58,541 miles
    Test number
    152617338376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass54,805 miles (+7,888)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    54,805 miles
    Test number
    183610918090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail46,917 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,917 miles
    Test number
    213406417057
    • Repaired at testNearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

  22. Pass46,917 miles (+8,047)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    46,917 miles
    Test number
    551556417018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass38,870 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    38,870 miles
    Test number
    261108386041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 5457 KM

What vehicle is registration 5457 KM currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 5457 KM on a red petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 31 Mar 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 5457 KM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 5457 KM is valid until 1 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on 5457 KM?
The MOT on 5457 KM is valid until 1 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 5457 KM done?
5457 KM was recorded at 122,607 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2025, an average of 4,253 miles a year.
Has 5457 KM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 5457 KM has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Feb 2014.
Has the mileage on 5457 KM 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 5457 KM find?
5457 KM passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside rear axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 1 more.

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