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Volkswagen Beetle

Blue · Petrol · 1972 · 1,700 cc

AFO 114MOT history

AFO 114 is a blue petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 3 Mar 1972. Its MOT is valid until 13 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 26,164 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2026.

AFO 114 blue Volkswagen Beetle – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Beetle, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 Aug 2027
Mileage
26,164 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,145 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
AFO 114
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,700 cc
Year of manufacture
1972
First used
3 Mar 1972
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

AFO 114 was last recorded at 26,164 miles on 5 Aug 2026, 331 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
25,833 miles · 29 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
331 miles
Average per year
1,145 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 26,164 miles
  • 2025 – 25,833 miles
  • 2024 – 25,157 miles
  • 2023 – 24,157 miles
  • 2022 – 23,707 miles
  • 2021 – 22,144 miles
  • 2020 – 20,581 miles
  • 2019 – 18,799 miles
  • 2018 – 17,188 miles
  • 2017 – 14,526 miles
  • 2016 – 13,326 miles
  • 2015 – 12,713 miles
  • 2014 – 12,013 miles
  • 2012 – 10,648 miles
  • 2011 – 10,408 miles
  • 2010 – 8,029 miles
  • 2009 – 6,418 miles
  • 2008 – 5,252 miles
  • 2007 – 4,094 miles
  • 2006 – 3,006 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass26,164 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside front axle seals slightly leaking and has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

25 tests since 15 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass26,164 miles (+331)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    26,164 miles
    Test number
    175143784695
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass25,833 miles (+676)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    25,833 miles
    Test number
    247817070978

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass25,157 miles (+1,000)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    25,157 miles
    Test number
    152887600285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass24,157 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    24,157 miles
    Test number
    332654534555

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail24,157 miles (+450)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,157 miles
    Test number
    604964049378
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

  6. Pass23,707 miles (+1,563)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    23,707 miles
    Test number
    399516408580
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  7. Pass22,144 miles (+1,563)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    22,144 miles
    Test number
    533070453642

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass20,581 miles (+1,782)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    20,581 miles
    Test number
    839599428962

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass18,799 miles (+12)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    18,799 miles
    Test number
    885027456959
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front axle seals slightly leaking and has slight play

  10. Fail18,787 miles (+1,599)3 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,787 miles
    Test number
    188215662560
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousSuspension component modified so the suspension is inoperative vehicle is lowered on to suspension bump stops (5.3.3 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle on inner wheel arch and very close to front axle (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front axle seals slightly leaking and has slight play

  11. Pass17,188 miles (+2,662)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    17,188 miles
    Test number
    648231310321
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension rod mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

  12. Pass14,526 miles (+200)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    14,526 miles
    Test number
    671313885819

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass14,326 miles (+1,000)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    14,326 miles
    Test number
    520456018966

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass13,326 miles (+613)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    13,326 miles
    Test number
    962820174344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass12,713 miles (+700)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    12,713 miles
    Test number
    769908395042
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail12,013 miles2 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,013 miles
    Test number
    186607004165
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass12,013 miles (+1,365)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    12,013 miles
    Test number
    346297304154
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass10,648 miles (+240)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    10,648 miles
    Test number
    188226842377
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass10,408 miles (+2,379)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    10,408 miles
    Test number
    185695441124
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass8,029 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    8,029 miles
    Test number
    423225250124
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Fail8,029 miles (+1,611)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,029 miles
    Test number
    763145540111
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  22. Pass6,418 miles (+1,166)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2010
    Odometer
    6,418 miles
    Test number
    291949619479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass5,252 miles (+1,158)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2009
    Odometer
    5,252 miles
    Test number
    843375538110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass4,094 miles (+1,088)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2008
    Odometer
    4,094 miles
    Test number
    260011537162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass3,006 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2007
    Odometer
    3,006 miles
    Test number
    220075836191
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront brake imbalance of 15%

Questions about AFO 114

What vehicle is registration AFO 114 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show AFO 114 on a blue petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 3 Mar 1972. 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 AFO 114 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on AFO 114 is valid until 13 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on AFO 114?
The MOT on AFO 114 is valid until 13 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has AFO 114 done?
AFO 114 was recorded at 26,164 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2026, an average of 1,145 miles a year.
Has AFO 114 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. AFO 114 has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on AFO 114 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 AFO 114 find?
AFO 114 passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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