Volkswagen Beetle
Beige · Diesel · 2009 · 1,896 cc
8741 DFMOT history
8741 DF is a beige diesel Volkswagen Beetle first used on 12 May 2009. Its MOT is valid until 17 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 26 MOT tests, with 115,518 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 115,518 mi
- At MOT on 12 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 15 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 6,074 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 8741 DF
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Beetle
- Colour
- Beige
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 12 May 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
8741 DF was last recorded at 115,518 miles on 12 Mar 2026, 3,593 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 111,925 miles · 13 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,593 miles
- Average per year
- 6,074 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 115,518 miles
- 2025 – 111,925 miles
- 2024 – 107,410 miles
- 2023 – 102,818 miles
- 2022 – 99,184 miles
- 2021 – 97,041 miles
- 2020 – 95,644 miles
- 2019 – 87,522 miles
- 2018 – 78,231 miles
- 2017 – 69,014 miles
- 2016 – 62,206 miles
- 2015 – 55,610 miles
- 2014 – 47,178 miles
- 2013 – 39,261 miles
- 2012 – 31,718 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass115,518 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust back box deterioratedRecorded 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.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025
Offside Rear outer sill corroding
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2018
Full MOT history
26 tests since 25 May 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass115,518 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 115,518 miles
- Test number
- 545128504284
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust back box deteriorated
Fail115,518 miles (+3,593)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,518 miles
- Test number
- 511081263524
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust back box deteriorated
Pass111,925 miles (+4,515)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 111,925 miles
- Test number
- 257551171916
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust back box deteriorated
Pass107,410 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 107,410 miles
- Test number
- 258917873460
- AdvisoryExhaust backbox deteriorated
Fail107,409 miles (+4,591)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,409 miles
- Test number
- 453786357390
- MajorRear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sills both (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust backbox deteriorated
Pass102,818 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 102,818 miles
- Test number
- 389240156769
- AdvisoryOffside Rear outer sill corroding
Fail102,818 miles (+3,634)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,818 miles
- Test number
- 919829816377
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear outer sill corroding
Pass99,184 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 99,184 miles
- Test number
- 852830056951
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail99,184 miles (+2,143)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,184 miles
- Test number
- 456437385942
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass97,041 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 97,041 miles
- Test number
- 970475826398
- AdvisoryOffside mirror glass cracked
Fail97,041 miles (+1,397)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,041 miles
- Test number
- 333585928370
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside mirror glass cracked
Pass95,644 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 95,644 miles
- Test number
- 239279065414
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail95,644 miles (+8,122)1 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,644 miles
- Test number
- 496089443852
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass87,522 miles (+9,291)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 87,522 miles
- Test number
- 946940870984
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,231 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 78,231 miles
- Test number
- 457028494683
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail78,231 miles (+9,217)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,231 miles
- Test number
- 807938113631
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass69,014 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 69,014 miles
- Test number
- 265495333664
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail69,014 miles (+6,808)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,014 miles
- Test number
- 763149562036
- Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass62,206 miles (+6,596)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 62,206 miles
- Test number
- 332465452934
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,610 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 55,610 miles
- Test number
- 195405165426
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail55,610 miles (+8,432)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,610 miles
- Test number
- 968834465054
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass47,178 miles (+7,917)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 47,178 miles
- Test number
- 815659444020
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,261 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 39,261 miles
- Test number
- 105576163099
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail39,261 miles (+7,543)3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,261 miles
- Test number
- 109836363423
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Pass31,718 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2013
- Odometer
- 31,718 miles
- Test number
- 125386942187
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail31,718 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,718 miles
- Test number
- 238996942428
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Questions about 8741 DF
- What vehicle is registration 8741 DF currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 8741 DF on a beige diesel Volkswagen Beetle first used on 12 May 2009. 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 8741 DF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 8741 DF is valid until 17 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on 8741 DF?
- The MOT on 8741 DF is valid until 17 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 8741 DF done?
- 8741 DF was recorded at 115,518 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2026, an average of 6,074 miles a year.
- Has 8741 DF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 8741 DF has failed 11 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on 8741 DF 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 8741 DF find?
- 8741 DF passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; exhaust back box deteriorated.
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