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Yellow · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

F3 ALXMOT history

F3 ALX is a yellow diesel Volkswagen Beetle first used on 1 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 1 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 69,885 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Feb 2027
Mileage
69,885 mi
At MOT on 28 Jan 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,930 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
F3 ALX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

F3 ALX was last recorded at 69,885 miles on 28 Jan 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Jan 2026: 69,885 miles, lower than 89,201 miles on 15 Jan 2025.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
89,201 miles · 15 Jan 2025
Average per year
3,930 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 69,885 miles
  • 2025 – 89,201 miles
  • 2024 – 88,400 miles
  • 2023 – 79,919 miles
  • 2022 – 72,112 miles
  • 2021 – 70,934 miles
  • 2020 – 68,298 miles
  • 2019 – 61,340 miles
  • 2018 – 56,122 miles
  • 2017 – 46,929 miles
  • 2016 – 38,425 miles
  • 2015 – 31,922 miles
  • 2014 – 25,772 miles
  • 2013 – 19,325 miles
  • 2012 – 16,058 miles
  • 2011 – 11,056 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,885 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Suspect drivers seat belt not locking correctly but meeting mot standards

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 9 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,885 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    69,885 miles
    Test number
    717292666442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail69,885 miles (-19,316)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,885 miles
    Test number
    586680528826
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass89,201 miles (+801)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    89,201 miles
    Test number
    451542005798

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass88,400 miles (+8,481)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    88,400 miles
    Test number
    806044444611

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass79,919 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2024
    Odometer
    79,919 miles
    Test number
    454527169294
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively also hard to rotate. handbrake mechanism not fully returning. (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Fail79,919 miles1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,919 miles
    Test number
    568808787889
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively also hard to rotate. handbrake mechanism not fully returning. (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Fail79,910 miles (+7,798)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,910 miles
    Test number
    531946717216
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass72,112 miles (+1,178)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2023
    Odometer
    72,112 miles
    Test number
    444560995789

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass70,934 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    70,934 miles
    Test number
    638172786044
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail70,934 miles (+2,636)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,934 miles
    Test number
    595011063637
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass68,298 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    68,298 miles
    Test number
    614289318824

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail68,298 miles (+6,958)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,298 miles
    Test number
    528817045747
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  13. Pass61,340 miles (+51)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    61,340 miles
    Test number
    741923424336
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspect drivers seat belt not locking correctly but meeting mot standards

  14. Fail61,289 miles (+5,167)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,289 miles
    Test number
    719452224350
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspect drivers seat belt not locking correctly but meeting mot standards

  15. Pass56,122 miles (+9,193)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    56,122 miles
    Test number
    383645248209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass46,929 miles (+8,504)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    46,929 miles
    Test number
    697007964785
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing inner edge
    • AdvisoryParking brake lazy 18%

  17. Pass38,425 miles (+6,503)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    38,425 miles
    Test number
    893322686548
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear child seat fitted.

  18. Pass31,922 miles (+6,150)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    31,922 miles
    Test number
    835977155079
    • NoteOffside and nearside rear tyres deteriorating

  19. Pass25,772 miles (+6,447)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    25,772 miles
    Test number
    175681954002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass19,325 miles (+3,267)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    19,325 miles
    Test number
    366906833060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass16,058 miles (+5,002)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    16,058 miles
    Test number
    988724532084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass11,056 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    11,056 miles
    Test number
    988190941034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about F3 ALX

Does F3 ALX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on F3 ALX is valid until 1 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on F3 ALX?
The MOT on F3 ALX is valid until 1 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has F3 ALX done?
F3 ALX was recorded at 69,885 miles at its MOT on 28 Jan 2026, an average of 3,930 miles a year.
Has F3 ALX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. F3 ALX has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on F3 ALX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Jan 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on F3 ALX find?
F3 ALX passed its latest MOT on 28 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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