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Volkswagen Beetle

Black · Diesel · 2015 · 1,968 cc

800 FAYMOT history

800 FAY is a black diesel Volkswagen Beetle first used on 1 Feb 2015. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jan 2027 and it has passed 8 of 12 MOT tests, with 79,958 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jan 2026.

800 FAY black Volkswagen Beetle – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Beetle, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 31 Jan 2027
Mileage
79,958 mi
At MOT on 24 Jan 2026
MOT tests
12
8 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,931 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
800 FAY
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
1 Feb 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

800 FAY was last recorded at 79,958 miles on 24 Jan 2026, 7,208 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,750 miles · 21 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
7,208 miles
Average per year
7,931 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,958 miles
  • 2025 – 72,750 miles
  • 2024 – 64,617 miles
  • 2023 – 54,881 miles
  • 2022 – 44,669 miles
  • 2021 – 39,399 miles
  • 2019 – 30,119 miles
  • 2018 – 16,724 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,958 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

12 tests since 3 Feb 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,958 miles (+7,208)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    79,958 miles
    Test number
    845193194840

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass72,750 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    72,750 miles
    Test number
    880235475349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail72,750 miles (+8,133)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,750 miles
    Test number
    264876090660
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
  4. Pass64,617 miles (+9,736)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    64,617 miles
    Test number
    180359378505

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass54,881 miles (+163)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    54,881 miles
    Test number
    421240614059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail54,718 miles (+10,049)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,718 miles
    Test number
    411347045139
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass44,669 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    44,669 miles
    Test number
    346493633856
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  8. Fail44,669 miles (+5,270)1 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,669 miles
    Test number
    121479861797
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  9. Pass39,399 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    39,399 miles
    Test number
    212040805459
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  10. FailMileage not read2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    276507661066
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  11. Pass30,119 miles (+13,395)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    30,119 miles
    Test number
    297037329509
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  12. Pass16,724 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    16,724 miles
    Test number
    386116353246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 800 FAY

What vehicle is registration 800 FAY currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 800 FAY on a black diesel Volkswagen Beetle first used on 1 Feb 2015. 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 800 FAY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 800 FAY is valid until 31 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on 800 FAY?
The MOT on 800 FAY is valid until 31 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 800 FAY done?
800 FAY was recorded at 79,958 miles at its MOT on 24 Jan 2026, an average of 7,931 miles a year.
Has 800 FAY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 800 FAY has failed 4 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on 800 FAY 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 800 FAY find?
800 FAY passed its latest MOT on 24 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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