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Volkswagen Beetle

Red · Petrol · 1973 · 1,596 cc

BUG 59MOT history

BUG 59 is a red petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 23 Mar 1973. Its MOT expired on 7 Sept 2026 and it has passed 5 of 7 MOT tests, with 82,644 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2025.

BUG 59 red Volkswagen Beetle – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 7 Sept 2026
Mileage
82,644 mi
At MOT on 8 Sept 2025
MOT tests
7
5 passed · 2 failed
Per year
15 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
BUG 59
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
1973
First used
23 Mar 1973
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

BUG 59 was last recorded at 82,644 miles on 8 Sept 2025, 37 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,607 miles · 11 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
37 miles
Average per year
15 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 82,644 miles
  • 2023 – 82,607 miles
  • 2019 – 82,457 miles
  • 2008 – 82,451 miles
  • 2006 – 82,347 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,644 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

7 tests since 29 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,644 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    82,644 miles
    Test number
    201834045843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass82,607 miles (+150)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    82,607 miles
    Test number
    741906613663

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass82,457 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    82,457 miles
    Test number
    607622210246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail82,457 miles (+6)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,457 miles
    Test number
    790037391665
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass82,451 miles (+104)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    82,451 miles
    Test number
    414977168067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass82,347 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    82,347 miles
    Test number
    800709986052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail82,343 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,343 miles
    Test number
    740838586038
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Questions about BUG 59

What vehicle is registration BUG 59 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show BUG 59 on a red petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 23 Mar 1973. 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 BUG 59 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on BUG 59 expired on 7 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on BUG 59?
The MOT on BUG 59 expired on 7 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has BUG 59 done?
BUG 59 was recorded at 82,644 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2025, an average of 15 miles a year.
Has BUG 59 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. BUG 59 has failed 2 of its 7 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Feb 2019.
Has the mileage on BUG 59 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 BUG 59 find?
BUG 59 passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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