Volkswagen Beetle
Yellow · Petrol · 2001 · 1,984 cc
8525 LVMOT history
8525 LV is a yellow petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 1 Jan 2001. Its MOT expired on 18 Sept 2026 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 49,292 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Sept 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 18 Sept 2026
- Mileage
- 49,292 mi
- At MOT on 19 Sept 2025
- MOT tests
- 24
- 16 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 1,369 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 8525 LV
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Beetle
- Colour
- Yellow
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,984 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 1 Jan 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 18 Sept 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Sept 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
8525 LV was last recorded at 49,292 miles on 19 Sept 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 49,292 miles · 11 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 1,369 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 49,292 miles
- 2022 – 49,196 miles
- 2021 – 49,153 miles
- 2020 – 49,069 miles
- 2019 – 48,234 miles
- 2018 – 47,306 miles
- 2017 – 45,866 miles
- 2016 – 44,194 miles
- 2015 – 43,218 miles
- 2014 – 41,334 miles
- 2013 – 39,218 miles
- 2012 – 35,698 miles
- 2011 – 33,659 miles
- 2009 – 29,889 miles
- 2008 – 27,810 miles
- 2005 – 22,293 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass49,292 miles
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate
Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
24 tests since 30 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass49,292 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 49,292 miles
- Test number
- 673054597406
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail49,292 miles (+96)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,292 miles
- Test number
- 289028940495
- DangerousBrake pedal soft / sinks to floor
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass49,196 miles (+43)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 49,196 miles
- Test number
- 110439665982
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both flexis (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both flexis (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront brake and suspension items very corroded
Pass49,153 miles (+84)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 49,153 miles
- Test number
- 786623288000
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront suspension and brake componets very corroded
Pass49,069 miles (+835)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 49,069 miles
- Test number
- 486076687426
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass48,234 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 48,234 miles
- Test number
- 802535363045
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail48,234 miles (+928)5 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,234 miles
- Test number
- 892438927628
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass47,306 miles (+53)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 47,306 miles
- Test number
- 998157330959
- AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Fail47,253 miles (+1,387)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,253 miles
- Test number
- 454014667047
- FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Pass45,866 miles (+1,672)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 45,866 miles
- Test number
- 564985349306
- AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Pass44,194 miles (+4)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 44,194 miles
- Test number
- 966207472595
- AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Fail44,190 miles (+972)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,190 miles
- Test number
- 108384475167
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Pass43,218 miles (+1,884)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 43,218 miles
- Test number
- 195846315044
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,334 miles (+95)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 41,334 miles
- Test number
- 677402624073
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail41,239 miles (+2,021)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,239 miles
- Test number
- 699787804040
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass39,218 miles (+62)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 39,218 miles
- Test number
- 189699423461
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail39,156 miles (+3,458)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,156 miles
- Test number
- 737367913071
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass35,698 miles (+13)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 35,698 miles
- Test number
- 427359102092
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail35,685 miles (+2,026)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,685 miles
- Test number
- 817515802081
- FailureAn item not tested (Manual)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Pass33,659 miles (+3,770)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 33,659 miles
- Test number
- 167064501084
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,889 miles (+15)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 29,889 miles
- Test number
- 914566509032
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Fail29,874 miles (+2,064)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 29,874 miles
- Test number
- 531975409069
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass27,810 miles (+5,517)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 27,810 miles
- Test number
- 250083908010
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,293 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 22,293 miles
- Test number
- 454164365466
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about 8525 LV
- What vehicle is registration 8525 LV currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 8525 LV on a yellow petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 1 Jan 2001. 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 8525 LV currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on 8525 LV expired on 18 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on 8525 LV?
- The MOT on 8525 LV expired on 18 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has 8525 LV done?
- 8525 LV was recorded at 49,292 miles at its MOT on 19 Sept 2025, an average of 1,369 miles a year.
- Has 8525 LV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 8525 LV has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Sept 2025.
- Has the mileage on 8525 LV 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 8525 LV find?
- 8525 LV passed its latest MOT on 19 Sept 2025 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.
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