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Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,596 cc

C6 BDWMOT history

C6 BDW is a silver petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 6 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 7 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 117,022 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Aug 2027
Mileage
117,022 mi
At MOT on 8 Aug 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,853 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
C6 BDW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
6 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

C6 BDW was last recorded at 117,022 miles on 8 Aug 2026, 1,374 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,648 miles · 14 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,374 miles
Average per year
4,853 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,022 miles
  • 2025 – 115,648 miles
  • 2024 – 114,298 miles
  • 2023 – 111,717 miles
  • 2022 – 105,365 miles
  • 2021 – 102,735 miles
  • 2019 – 98,787 miles
  • 2018 – 95,271 miles
  • 2017 – 90,685 miles
  • 2016 – 85,617 miles
  • 2015 – 79,368 miles
  • 2014 – 73,874 miles
  • 2013 – 63,291 miles
  • 2012 – 53,735 miles
  • 2011 – 44,515 miles
  • 2010 – 39,926 miles
  • 2009 – 34,444 miles
  • 2008 – 28,233 miles
  • 2007 – 22,552 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,022 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Fuel cap seal slightly perished

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

28 tests since 19 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,022 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    117,022 miles
    Test number
    164505271559
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail117,022 miles (+1,374)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,022 miles
    Test number
    214920554668
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass115,648 miles (+1)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    115,648 miles
    Test number
    782106787772
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal slightly perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Fail115,647 miles (+1,349)3 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,647 miles
    Test number
    373534574405
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed Major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal slightly perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Pass114,298 miles (+2,581)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    114,298 miles
    Test number
    431011544146
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal slightly perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Pass111,717 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    111,717 miles
    Test number
    132903675336
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal slightly perished

  7. Fail111,717 miles (+6,352)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,717 miles
    Test number
    281881477356
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal slightly perished

  8. Pass105,365 miles (+2,630)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    105,365 miles
    Test number
    962603578349
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass102,735 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    102,735 miles
    Test number
    719588737913
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  10. Fail102,735 miles (+3,948)1 major3 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,735 miles
    Test number
    697513095074
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate missing both (0.1 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  11. Pass98,787 miles (+3,516)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    98,787 miles
    Test number
    313128223199
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Pass95,271 miles (+4,586)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2019
    Odometer
    95,271 miles
    Test number
    940278224475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass90,685 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2018
    Odometer
    90,685 miles
    Test number
    505230597792

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail90,685 miles (+5,068)3 dangerous4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,685 miles
    Test number
    351734399327
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm out of shape (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass85,617 miles (+6,249)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2017
    Odometer
    85,617 miles
    Test number
    293438260199
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass79,368 miles (+5,494)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2016
    Odometer
    79,368 miles
    Test number
    939789935181
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracked and perished
    • NoteRear exhaust box slight corrision near rear mount

  17. Pass73,874 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    73,874 miles
    Test number
    389420574134
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  18. Fail73,874 miles (+10,583)5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,874 miles
    Test number
    215530374167
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  19. Pass63,291 miles (+9,556)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    63,291 miles
    Test number
    258089673132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail53,735 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,735 miles
    Test number
    466428392169
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  21. Pass53,735 miles (+9,220)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    53,735 miles
    Test number
    547268192149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass44,515 miles (+4,589)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    44,515 miles
    Test number
    155269291152
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteRear tyres starting to perish

  23. Pass39,926 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    39,926 miles
    Test number
    942016890067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail39,926 miles (+5,482)2 dangerous2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,926 miles
    Test number
    984096990033
    • DangerousFront brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre has a flat spot on inner wall

  25. Pass34,444 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    34,444 miles
    Test number
    820164269086
    • NoteChildseat fitted to the n/s/r seat not allowing full inspection of the seatbelt

  26. Fail34,444 miles (+6,211)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,444 miles
    Test number
    724584369068
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChildseat fitted to the n/s/r seat not allowing full inspection of the seatbelt

  27. Pass28,233 miles (+5,681)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    28,233 miles
    Test number
    133552248445
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  28. Pass22,552 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    22,552 miles
    Test number
    874740157014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about C6 BDW

Does C6 BDW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on C6 BDW is valid until 7 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on C6 BDW?
The MOT on C6 BDW is valid until 7 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has C6 BDW done?
C6 BDW was recorded at 117,022 miles at its MOT on 8 Aug 2026, an average of 4,853 miles a year.
Has C6 BDW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. C6 BDW has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on C6 BDW 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 C6 BDW find?
C6 BDW passed its latest MOT on 8 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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