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Beige · Petrol · 2006 · 1,596 cc

F3 KTBMOT history

F3 KTB is a beige petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 17 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 111,692 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Jan 2027
Mileage
111,692 mi
At MOT on 2 Jan 2026
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,483 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
F3 KTB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
17 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

F3 KTB was last recorded at 111,692 miles on 2 Jan 2026, 8,688 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Apr 2012: 45,016 miles, lower than 46,067 miles on 25 Mar 2011.

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
103,004 miles · 25 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
8,688 miles
Average per year
4,483 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 111,692 miles
  • 2025 – 103,004 miles
  • 2024 – 99,908 miles
  • 2023 – 96,799 miles
  • 2022 – 83,800 miles
  • 2021 – 82,465 miles
  • 2016 – 64,578 miles
  • 2015 – 56,968 miles
  • 2014 – 54,861 miles
  • 2013 – 50,033 miles
  • 2012 – 45,875 miles
  • 2011 – 46,067 miles
  • 2010 – 41,518 miles
  • 2009 – 36,599 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,692 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 dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

18 tests since 3 Apr 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,692 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    111,692 miles
    Test number
    435627334759

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail111,691 miles (+8,687)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,691 miles
    Test number
    144720298182
    • MajorOffside 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))

  3. Pass103,004 miles (+3,096)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    103,004 miles
    Test number
    777059310818
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass99,908 miles (+23)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2025
    Odometer
    99,908 miles
    Test number
    712441362369
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  5. Fail99,885 miles (+3,086)1 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,885 miles
    Test number
    586328756745
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • 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))

  6. Pass96,799 miles (+12,999)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2024
    Odometer
    96,799 miles
    Test number
    971701411593
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  7. Pass83,800 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2023
    Odometer
    83,800 miles
    Test number
    198830164369
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material painted (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail83,780 miles (+1,315)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,780 miles
    Test number
    395672356392
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material painted (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass82,465 miles (+17,887)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    82,465 miles
    Test number
    746897321533

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass64,578 miles (+7,610)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    64,578 miles
    Test number
    980458486097
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass56,968 miles (+2,107)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    56,968 miles
    Test number
    239586995125
    • NoteSlight corosion to centre section of exhaust

  12. Pass54,861 miles (+4,828)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    54,861 miles
    Test number
    966677124237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass50,033 miles (+4,158)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    50,033 miles
    Test number
    848750843292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass45,875 miles (+859)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    45,875 miles
    Test number
    298266352267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass45,016 miles (-1,051)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    45,016 miles
    Test number
    557106992060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass46,067 miles (+4,549)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    46,067 miles
    Test number
    927104381029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass41,518 miles (+4,919)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    41,518 miles
    Test number
    563958180016
    • NoteNsf wire chaffing on inner driveshaft
    • NoteOsr hand brake cable slightly sticking

  18. Pass36,599 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    36,599 miles
    Test number
    334643699038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about F3 KTB

Does F3 KTB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on F3 KTB is valid until 24 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on F3 KTB?
The MOT on F3 KTB is valid until 24 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has F3 KTB done?
F3 KTB was recorded at 111,692 miles at its MOT on 2 Jan 2026, an average of 4,483 miles a year.
Has F3 KTB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. F3 KTB has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on F3 KTB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Apr 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on F3 KTB find?
F3 KTB passed its latest MOT on 2 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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