Volkswagen Beetle
Orange · Petrol · 1962 · 1,600 cc
989 XVCMOT history
989 XVC is an orange petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 31 Dec 1962. Its MOT expired on 2 Apr 2024 and it has passed 3 of 6 MOT tests, with 59 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Apr 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 2 Apr 2024
- Mileage
- 59 mi
- At MOT on 3 Apr 2023
- MOT tests
- 6
- 3 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 14 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 989 XVC
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Beetle
- Colour
- Orange
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,600 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1962
- First used
- 31 Dec 1962
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 2 Apr 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Apr 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
989 XVC was last recorded at 59 miles on 3 Apr 2023, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Mar 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 57 miles · 29 Mar 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 2 miles
- Average per year
- 14 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 59 miles
- 2021 – 5 miles
- 2019 – 1 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass59 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier
Minor2 MOTs, 2021
Rear seat cushion missing.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Horn not working
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Washer bottle insecure
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
6 tests since 20 Mar 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass59 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 59 miles
- Test number
- 605857567038
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail57 miles (+52)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57 miles
- Test number
- 255224166142
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Pass5 miles (+2)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 5 miles
- Test number
- 300462244171
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear seat cushion missing.
Fail3 miles (+2)1 dangerous10 major5 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 3 miles
- Test number
- 723564858260
- DangerousNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment Track rod end loose in taper socket. (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Outer 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))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Junction of rear jacking point and floor pan corroded and holed, appears to also be pulled away from floor or to have been badly fitted, large gaps evident. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn King pin links worn, lower to excess. (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
- MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Junction of rear floor distorted, large gaps evident between floor and jacking point. (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn King pin links worn. (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear seat cushion missing.
Pass1 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 1 miles
- Test number
- 340546820691
- AdvisoryWasher bottle insecure
Fail1 miles8 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 1 miles
- Test number
- 470779209555
- MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorBoot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))
- MajorHeadlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryWasher bottle insecure
Questions about 989 XVC
- What vehicle is registration 989 XVC currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 989 XVC on an orange petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 31 Dec 1962. 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 989 XVC currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on 989 XVC expired on 2 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on 989 XVC?
- The MOT on 989 XVC expired on 2 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has 989 XVC done?
- 989 XVC was recorded at 59 miles at its MOT on 3 Apr 2023, an average of 14 miles a year.
- Has 989 XVC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 989 XVC has failed 3 of its 6 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Mar 2023.
- Has the mileage on 989 XVC 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 989 XVC find?
- 989 XVC passed its latest MOT on 3 Apr 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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