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Volkswagen Beetle

Red · Petrol · 2014 · 1,197 cc

C5 FGOMOT history

C5 FGO is a red petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 26 Feb 2014. Its MOT is valid until 23 Nov 2026 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 100,016 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2026.

C5 FGO red Volkswagen Beetle – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Nov 2026
Mileage
100,016 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2026
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,375 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 FGO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,197 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
26 Feb 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

C5 FGO was last recorded at 100,016 miles on 27 Oct 2026, 10,190 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,826 miles · 11 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
10,190 miles
Average per year
6,375 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 100,016 miles
  • 2025 – 89,826 miles
  • 2024 – 82,755 miles
  • 2023 – 79,072 miles
  • 2022 – 75,555 miles
  • 2021 – 71,927 miles
  • 2020 – 64,579 miles
  • 2019 – 60,404 miles
  • 2018 – 45,700 miles
  • 2017 – 38,019 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail100,016 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT failures 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

13 tests since 4 Feb 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail100,016 miles (+10,190)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,016 miles
    Test number
    120285645122
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass89,826 miles (+7,071)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    89,826 miles
    Test number
    753245142896
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass82,755 miles (+3,683)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    82,755 miles
    Test number
    382536116586
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass79,072 miles (+3,517)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    79,072 miles
    Test number
    212250913742
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass75,555 miles (+3,628)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    75,555 miles
    Test number
    122726670870
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass71,927 miles (+7,153)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    71,927 miles
    Test number
    859379162099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass64,774 miles (+195)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    64,774 miles
    Test number
    545899289306
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail64,579 miles (+4,133)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,579 miles
    Test number
    305420403636
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned trapped by beauty ring (5.2.3 (j))
  9. Pass60,446 miles (+42)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    60,446 miles
    Test number
    448053999096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass60,404 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    60,404 miles
    Test number
    363502138968

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail60,404 miles (+14,704)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,404 miles
    Test number
    335905629648
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass45,700 miles (+7,681)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    45,700 miles
    Test number
    910700655577

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass38,019 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    38,019 miles
    Test number
    788434573047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C5 FGO

Does C5 FGO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 FGO is valid until 23 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on C5 FGO?
The MOT on C5 FGO is valid until 23 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C5 FGO done?
C5 FGO was recorded at 100,016 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2026, an average of 6,375 miles a year.
Has C5 FGO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 FGO has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on C5 FGO 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 C5 FGO find?
C5 FGO failed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2026 with 2 major defects and 4 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.

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