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Volkswagen Beetle

Black · Petrol · 2016 · 1,197 cc

C5 VAPMOT history

C5 VAP is a black petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 28 Sept 2016. Its MOT is valid until 18 Aug 2027 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 57,208 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2026.

C5 VAP black Volkswagen Beetle – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Aug 2027
Mileage
57,208 mi
At MOT on 12 Aug 2026
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,177 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C5 VAP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,197 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
28 Sept 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C5 VAP was last recorded at 57,208 miles on 12 Aug 2026, 5,121 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
52,087 miles · 4 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
5,121 miles
Average per year
4,177 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 57,208 miles
  • 2025 – 52,087 miles
  • 2024 – 47,260 miles
  • 2023 – 44,182 miles
  • 2022 – 40,941 miles
  • 2021 – 37,070 miles
  • 2020 – 34,432 miles
  • 2019 – 27,964 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass57,208 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

9 tests since 12 Aug 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass57,208 miles (+5,121)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    57,208 miles
    Test number
    842127589594

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass52,087 miles (+4,827)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    52,087 miles
    Test number
    692400876802
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass47,260 miles (+3,078)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    47,260 miles
    Test number
    441013291867
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass44,182 miles (+3,241)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    44,182 miles
    Test number
    851925144809
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass40,941 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    40,941 miles
    Test number
    491894803624

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail40,941 miles (+3,871)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,941 miles
    Test number
    410187193945
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass37,070 miles (+2,638)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    37,070 miles
    Test number
    546096582195
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass34,432 miles (+6,468)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    34,432 miles
    Test number
    141000868792
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on edges

  9. Pass27,964 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    27,964 miles
    Test number
    520873694215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C5 VAP

Does C5 VAP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C5 VAP is valid until 18 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on C5 VAP?
The MOT on C5 VAP is valid until 18 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C5 VAP done?
C5 VAP was recorded at 57,208 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2026, an average of 4,177 miles a year.
Has C5 VAP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C5 VAP has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on C5 VAP 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 VAP find?
C5 VAP passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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