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Volkswagen Beetle

Black · Diesel · 2014 · 1,968 cc

70 HBMOT history

70 HB is a black diesel Volkswagen Beetle first used on 23 Jun 2014. Its MOT is valid until 5 Nov 2026 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 66,924 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2025.

70 HB black Volkswagen Beetle – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Beetle, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 Nov 2026
Mileage
66,924 mi
At MOT on 6 Nov 2025
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,576 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
70 HB
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
23 Jun 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

70 HB was last recorded at 66,924 miles on 6 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
66,924 miles · 5 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,576 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 66,924 miles
  • 2024 – 62,869 miles
  • 2023 – 58,098 miles
  • 2022 – 50,388 miles
  • 2021 – 43,310 miles
  • 2019 – 35,774 miles
  • 2018 – 27,344 miles
  • 2017 – 20,083 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,924 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

11 tests since 13 Jun 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,924 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    66,924 miles
    Test number
    525835301565
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  2. Fail66,924 miles (+4,055)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,924 miles
    Test number
    978115385836
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  3. Pass62,869 miles (+3)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    62,869 miles
    Test number
    947018096877
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail62,866 miles (+4,768)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,866 miles
    Test number
    839157430334
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass58,098 miles (+7,710)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    58,098 miles
    Test number
    901201799406
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
  6. Pass50,388 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    50,388 miles
    Test number
    674968447007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail50,388 miles (+7,078)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,388 miles
    Test number
    615006699846
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass43,310 miles (+7,536)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    43,310 miles
    Test number
    642797963984

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass35,774 miles (+8,430)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    35,774 miles
    Test number
    854506206246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass27,344 miles (+7,261)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    27,344 miles
    Test number
    407322820974

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass20,083 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    20,083 miles
    Test number
    478044853166
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about 70 HB

What vehicle is registration 70 HB currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 70 HB on a black diesel Volkswagen Beetle first used on 23 Jun 2014. 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 70 HB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 70 HB is valid until 5 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on 70 HB?
The MOT on 70 HB is valid until 5 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 70 HB done?
70 HB was recorded at 66,924 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2025, an average of 5,576 miles a year.
Has 70 HB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 70 HB has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on 70 HB 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 70 HB find?
70 HB passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: offside rear service brake binding but not excessively; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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