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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,781 cc

BEB 500MOT history

BEB 500 is a black petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 8 Jun 2005. Its MOT is valid until 15 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 25,722 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Apr 2027
Mileage
25,722 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2026
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
990 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
BEB 500
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
8 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

BEB 500 was last recorded at 25,722 miles on 25 Mar 2026, 383 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
25,339 miles · 25 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
383 miles
Average per year
990 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 25,722 miles
  • 2025 – 25,339 miles
  • 2024 – 24,969 miles
  • 2023 – 24,505 miles
  • 2022 – 24,041 miles
  • 2021 – 23,617 miles
  • 2020 – 23,192 miles
  • 2019 – 22,363 miles
  • 2018 – 21,322 miles
  • 2017 – 20,367 miles
  • 2016 – 19,056 miles
  • 2015 – 17,516 miles
  • 2014 – 15,889 miles
  • 2013 – 14,529 miles
  • 2012 – 13,275 miles
  • 2011 – 12,614 miles
  • 2010 – 10,704 miles
  • 2009 – 8,859 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass25,722 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

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.

  • Front exhaust heat shield insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

21 tests since 11 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass25,722 miles (+383)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    25,722 miles
    Test number
    653454792630
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  2. Pass25,339 miles (+370)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    25,339 miles
    Test number
    318920363117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass24,969 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    24,969 miles
    Test number
    524218241784
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust heat shield insecure

  4. Fail24,969 miles (+464)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,969 miles
    Test number
    939724751371
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust heat shield insecure

  5. Pass24,505 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    24,505 miles
    Test number
    942990703320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail24,499 miles (+458)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,499 miles
    Test number
    562342069881
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  7. Pass24,041 miles (+424)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    24,041 miles
    Test number
    925544567834
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust heat shield insecure

  8. Pass23,617 miles (+425)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    23,617 miles
    Test number
    902774819043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass23,192 miles (+829)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    23,192 miles
    Test number
    175652784045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass22,363 miles (+1,041)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    22,363 miles
    Test number
    530249350627

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass21,322 miles (+955)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    21,322 miles
    Test number
    795525967504

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass20,367 miles (+1,311)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    20,367 miles
    Test number
    335690307161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass19,056 miles (+1,540)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    19,056 miles
    Test number
    583606357751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass17,516 miles (+1,627)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    17,516 miles
    Test number
    855754505172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail15,889 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,889 miles
    Test number
    519534804102
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  16. Pass15,889 miles (+1,360)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    15,889 miles
    Test number
    966364504119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass14,529 miles (+1,254)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    14,529 miles
    Test number
    406996203191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass13,275 miles (+661)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    13,275 miles
    Test number
    468412202155
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass12,614 miles (+1,910)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    12,614 miles
    Test number
    206107071006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass10,704 miles (+1,845)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    10,704 miles
    Test number
    312206170075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass8,859 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    8,859 miles
    Test number
    842340179071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about BEB 500

What vehicle is registration BEB 500 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show BEB 500 on a black petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 8 Jun 2005. 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 BEB 500 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on BEB 500 is valid until 15 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on BEB 500?
The MOT on BEB 500 is valid until 15 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has BEB 500 done?
BEB 500 was recorded at 25,722 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2026, an average of 990 miles a year.
Has BEB 500 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. BEB 500 has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on BEB 500 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 BEB 500 find?
BEB 500 passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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