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Beige · Petrol · 2003 · 1,984 cc

AFE 726MOT history

AFE 726 is a beige petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 3 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 29 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 53,649 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Aug 2027
Mileage
53,649 mi
At MOT on 10 Aug 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
1,820 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
AFE 726
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
3 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

AFE 726 was last recorded at 53,649 miles on 10 Aug 2026, 235 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
53,414 miles · 13 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
235 miles
Average per year
1,820 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 53,649 miles
  • 2025 – 53,414 miles
  • 2024 – 53,177 miles
  • 2023 – 52,875 miles
  • 2022 – 52,737 miles
  • 2021 – 52,453 miles
  • 2020 – 52,061 miles
  • 2019 – 51,650 miles
  • 2018 – 51,179 miles
  • 2017 – 50,634 miles
  • 2016 – 50,145 miles
  • 2015 – 49,669 miles
  • 2014 – 49,032 miles
  • 2013 – 45,439 miles
  • 2012 – 42,023 miles
  • 2011 – 37,741 miles
  • 2010 – 35,409 miles
  • 2009 – 33,942 miles
  • 2008 – 28,980 miles
  • 2007 – 23,159 miles
  • 2006 – 17,498 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass53,649 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryBoot lock inop
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

31 tests since 28 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass53,649 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    53,649 miles
    Test number
    961568222818
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoot lock inop
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail53,649 miles (+235)1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,649 miles
    Test number
    492047874344
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoot lock inop
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass53,414 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    53,414 miles
    Test number
    157549796276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail53,414 miles (+237)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,414 miles
    Test number
    754676909388
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass53,177 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    53,177 miles
    Test number
    253317978342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail53,177 miles (+302)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,177 miles
    Test number
    744312229033
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  7. Pass52,875 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    52,875 miles
    Test number
    532734619462
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail52,874 miles (+137)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,874 miles
    Test number
    781473762465
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass52,737 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    52,737 miles
    Test number
    466304127920
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively both front brakes slightly binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both rear brake binding slightly (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Fail52,737 miles (+284)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,737 miles
    Test number
    757248081305
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake binding but not excessively both front brakes slightly binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both rear brake binding slightly (1.2.1 (f))

  11. Pass52,453 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    52,453 miles
    Test number
    562295353842

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail52,421 miles (+360)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,421 miles
    Test number
    518886507956
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass52,061 miles (+411)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    52,061 miles
    Test number
    818186632616

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass51,650 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    51,650 miles
    Test number
    306276567714

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail51,650 miles (+471)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,650 miles
    Test number
    105830140534
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  16. Pass51,179 miles (+545)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    51,179 miles
    Test number
    979440812901
    • AdvisoryHeat shield loose around catalyst.

  17. Pass50,634 miles (+489)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    50,634 miles
    Test number
    109920283291
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn low on edges.

  18. Pass50,145 miles (+476)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    50,145 miles
    Test number
    637805303777
    • AdvisoryDrag from both rear brakes.
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn low on edges.

  19. Pass49,669 miles (+637)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    49,669 miles
    Test number
    821611670349
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass49,032 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    49,032 miles
    Test number
    319596364444
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail49,032 miles (+3,593)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,032 miles
    Test number
    615375864241
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight drag from nearside rear brake.

  22. Pass45,439 miles (+3,416)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    45,439 miles
    Test number
    869511363282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass42,023 miles (+4,282)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    42,023 miles
    Test number
    846772462295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail37,741 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,741 miles
    Test number
    399678151205
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracking.
    • NoteHandbrake levers not returning to stop.

  25. Pass37,741 miles (+2,332)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    37,741 miles
    Test number
    747448851228
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracking.
    • NoteHandbrake levers not returning to stop.

  26. Pass35,409 miles (+1,467)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    35,409 miles
    Test number
    212025960221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass33,942 miles (+4,962)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    33,942 miles
    Test number
    502590869219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass28,980 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    28,980 miles
    Test number
    333461668493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail28,980 miles (+5,821)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,980 miles
    Test number
    624401468212
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  30. Pass23,159 miles (+5,661)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    23,159 miles
    Test number
    164334767269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass17,498 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    17,498 miles
    Test number
    591961976283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about AFE 726

What vehicle is registration AFE 726 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show AFE 726 on a beige petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 3 Oct 2003. 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 AFE 726 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on AFE 726 is valid until 29 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on AFE 726?
The MOT on AFE 726 is valid until 29 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has AFE 726 done?
AFE 726 was recorded at 53,649 miles at its MOT on 10 Aug 2026, an average of 1,820 miles a year.
Has AFE 726 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. AFE 726 has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on AFE 726 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 AFE 726 find?
AFE 726 passed its latest MOT on 10 Aug 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; boot lock inop, and 1 more.

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