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Volkswagen Beetle

Grey · Petrol · 1958 · 1,192 cc

ESO 689MOT history

ESO 689 is a grey petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 18 Nov 1958. Its MOT expired on 7 Jun 2025 and it has passed 2 of 3 MOT tests, with 434 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jun 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Jun 2025
Mileage
434 mi
At MOT on 8 Jun 2024
MOT tests
3
2 passed · 1 failed
Per year
22 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
ESO 689
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,192 cc
Year of manufacture
1958
First used
18 Nov 1958
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
8 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

ESO 689 was last recorded at 434 miles on 8 Jun 2024, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
433 miles · 5 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
22 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 434 miles
  • 2022 – 396 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass434 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

3 tests since 7 Sept 2022, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass434 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    434 miles
    Test number
    708502867229
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail433 miles (+37)4 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    433 miles
    Test number
    549042774875
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass396 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    396 miles
    Test number
    394607095816
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Questions about ESO 689

What vehicle is registration ESO 689 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show ESO 689 on a grey petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 18 Nov 1958. 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 ESO 689 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on ESO 689 expired on 7 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on ESO 689?
The MOT on ESO 689 expired on 7 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has ESO 689 done?
ESO 689 was recorded at 434 miles at its MOT on 8 Jun 2024, an average of 22 miles a year.
Has ESO 689 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. ESO 689 has failed 1 of its 3 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on ESO 689 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 ESO 689 find?
ESO 689 passed its latest MOT on 8 Jun 2024 with 4 advisories: nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy; nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy; offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy, and 1 more.

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