Volkswagen Beetle
Blue · Diesel · 2014 · 1,968 cc
BAR 618MOT history
BAR 618 is a blue diesel Volkswagen Beetle first used on 23 Jul 2014. Its MOT is valid until 12 Mar 2027 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 117,366 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 117,366 mi
- At MOT on 10 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 12
- 9 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 9,623 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- BAR 618
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Beetle
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2014
- First used
- 23 Jul 2014
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
BAR 618 was last recorded at 117,366 miles on 10 Mar 2026, 9,655 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 107,711 miles · 12 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 9,655 miles
- Average per year
- 9,623 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 117,366 miles
- 2025 – 107,711 miles
- 2024 – 95,649 miles
- 2023 – 83,338 miles
- 2022 – 70,515 miles
- 2021 – 64,591 miles
- 2020 – 61,274 miles
- 2018 – 50,178 miles
- 2017 – 34,190 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass117,366 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre clamp (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020
Full MOT history
12 tests since 18 Jul 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass117,366 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 117,366 miles
- Test number
- 132758837585
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre clamp (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail117,366 miles (+9,655)1 repaired7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,366 miles
- Test number
- 292767208427
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction faults for glow plugs (8.2.2.2 (g))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre clamp (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass107,711 miles (+12,062)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 107,711 miles
- Test number
- 942332759459
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Fuel filler cap sticking
Pass95,649 miles (+206)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 95,649 miles
- Test number
- 859250555749
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail95,443 miles (+12,105)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,443 miles
- Test number
- 348511803977
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Pass83,338 miles (+12,823)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 83,338 miles
- Test number
- 226831068659
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass70,515 miles (+5,924)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 70,515 miles
- Test number
- 532377509838
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,591 miles (+3,317)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 64,591 miles
- Test number
- 760785289132
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass61,274 miles (+11,096)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 61,274 miles
- Test number
- 545555110072
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass50,178 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 50,178 miles
- Test number
- 465043558574
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail50,178 miles (+15,988)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,178 miles
- Test number
- 696867434250
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass34,190 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 34,190 miles
- Test number
- 805947583588
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Questions about BAR 618
- What vehicle is registration BAR 618 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show BAR 618 on a blue diesel Volkswagen Beetle first used on 23 Jul 2014. 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 BAR 618 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on BAR 618 is valid until 12 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on BAR 618?
- The MOT on BAR 618 is valid until 12 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has BAR 618 done?
- BAR 618 was recorded at 117,366 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2026, an average of 9,623 miles a year.
- Has BAR 618 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. BAR 618 has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on BAR 618 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 BAR 618 find?
- BAR 618 passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2026 with 7 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre clamp; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 4 more.
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