What vehicle is registration 657 XVP currently assigned to?

DVSA MOT records show 657 XVP on a beige petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 31 Dec 1956. 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 657 XVP currently have a valid MOT?

Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 657 XVP is valid until 2 Aug 2027.

When is the MOT due on 657 XVP?

The MOT on 657 XVP is valid until 2 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.

What mileage has 657 XVP done?

657 XVP was recorded at 31,352 miles at its MOT on 3 Aug 2026, an average of 29 miles a year.

Has 657 XVP ever failed its MOT?

Yes. 657 XVP has failed 2 of its 4 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2026.

Has the mileage on 657 XVP 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 657 XVP find?

657 XVP passed its latest MOT on 3 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear oil leak, but not excessive hub; offside front play in king pin; oil leak, but not excessive engine.

Volkswagen Beetle

Beige · Petrol · 1956 · 1,192 cc

657 XVPMOT history

657 XVP is a beige petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 31 Dec 1956. Its MOT is valid until 2 Aug 2027 and it has passed 2 of 4 MOT tests, with 31,352 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Aug 2026.

MOT: Valid; Until 2 Aug 2027
Mileage: 31,352 mi; At MOT on 3 Aug 2026
MOT tests: 4; 2 passed · 2 failed
Per year: 29 mi; Average between MOTs

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Vehicle details

Registration: 657 XVP
Registration format: Dateless
Make: Volkswagen
Model: Beetle
Colour: Beige
Fuel type: Petrol
Engine size: 1,192 cc
Year of manufacture: 1956
First used: 31 Dec 1956
MOT status: MOT valid until 2 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test: 3 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

657 XVP was last recorded at 31,352 miles on 3 Aug 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail

Previous MOT: 31,351 miles · 22 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests: 1 miles
Average per year: 29 miles

Recorded mileage by year

2026 – 31,352 miles
2025 – 31,321 miles

What the latest MOT found

3 Aug 2026

Pass31,352 miles

AdvisoryNearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
AdvisoryOffside Front play in king pinRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Position lamp not working
Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

Full MOT history

4 tests since 15 Jul 2025, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

3 Aug 2026
Pass31,352 miles (+1)3 advisories
MOT expiry
2 Aug 2027
Odometer
31,352 miles
Test number
283464767287
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front play in king pin
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
22 Jul 2026
Fail31,351 miles (+30)2 major3 advisories
MOT expiry
No new certificate
Odometer
31,351 miles
Test number
144269995841
- MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both high and kick right(left hand drive lights) (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front play in king pin
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
15 Jul 2025
Pass31,321 miles1 advisory
MOT expiry
14 Jul 2026
Odometer
31,321 miles
Test number
356602172563
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
15 Jul 2025
Fail31,321 miles5 major
MOT expiry
No new certificate
Odometer
31,321 miles
Test number
406763776457
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% n/s lagging (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorPosition lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements intermittent (4.2.2 (a))

Questions about 657 XVP

What vehicle is registration 657 XVP currently assigned to?: DVSA MOT records show 657 XVP on a beige petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 31 Dec 1956. 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 657 XVP currently have a valid MOT?: Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 657 XVP is valid until 2 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on 657 XVP?: The MOT on 657 XVP is valid until 2 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 657 XVP done?: 657 XVP was recorded at 31,352 miles at its MOT on 3 Aug 2026, an average of 29 miles a year.
Has 657 XVP ever failed its MOT?: Yes. 657 XVP has failed 2 of its 4 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on 657 XVP 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 657 XVP find?: 657 XVP passed its latest MOT on 3 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear oil leak, but not excessive hub; offside front play in king pin; oil leak, but not excessive engine.

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