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Volkswagen Beetle

Red · Diesel · 2014 · 1,968 cc

F3 EMMMOT history

F3 EMM is a red diesel Volkswagen Beetle first used on 3 Feb 2014. Its MOT is valid until 16 Mar 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 103,222 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Feb 2026.

F3 EMM red Volkswagen Beetle – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Mar 2027
Mileage
103,222 mi
At MOT on 23 Feb 2026
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,911 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
F3 EMM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
3 Feb 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

F3 EMM was last recorded at 103,222 miles on 23 Feb 2026, 7,423 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
95,799 miles · 7 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
7,423 miles
Average per year
7,911 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 103,222 miles
  • 2025 – 95,799 miles
  • 2024 – 87,390 miles
  • 2023 – 79,496 miles
  • 2022 – 70,650 miles
  • 2021 – 62,628 miles
  • 2020 – 57,883 miles
  • 2019 – 48,479 miles
  • 2018 – 40,834 miles
  • 2017 – 32,502 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,222 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 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.

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

12 tests since 17 Mar 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,222 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    103,222 miles
    Test number
    391256642033
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail103,222 miles (+7,423)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,222 miles
    Test number
    349137278691
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass95,799 miles (+8,409)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    95,799 miles
    Test number
    227594274239
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  4. Pass87,390 miles (+7,894)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    87,390 miles
    Test number
    417714683502
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass79,496 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    79,496 miles
    Test number
    355824427374
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  6. Fail79,496 miles (+8,846)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,496 miles
    Test number
    534904360710
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working l.e.d unit (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  7. Pass70,650 miles (+8,022)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    70,650 miles
    Test number
    337216884710
    • 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))
  8. Pass62,628 miles (+4,745)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    62,628 miles
    Test number
    655596171359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass57,883 miles (+9,404)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    57,883 miles
    Test number
    382924271259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass48,479 miles (+7,645)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    48,479 miles
    Test number
    326725402340
    • AdvisoryFront under tray fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  11. Pass40,834 miles (+8,332)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    40,834 miles
    Test number
    411906149100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass32,502 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    32,502 miles
    Test number
    882023809385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about F3 EMM

Does F3 EMM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on F3 EMM is valid until 16 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on F3 EMM?
The MOT on F3 EMM is valid until 16 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has F3 EMM done?
F3 EMM was recorded at 103,222 miles at its MOT on 23 Feb 2026, an average of 7,911 miles a year.
Has F3 EMM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. F3 EMM has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on F3 EMM 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 F3 EMM find?
F3 EMM passed its latest MOT on 23 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm.

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