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Volkswagen Beetle

White · Petrol · 2014 · 1,984 cc

GC 189MOT history

GC 189 is a white petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 20 Oct 2014. Its MOT is valid until 1 Oct 2027 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 39,501 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

GC 189 white Volkswagen Beetle – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Oct 2027
Mileage
39,501 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2026
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,470 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
GC 189
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
20 Oct 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

GC 189 was last recorded at 39,501 miles on 1 Oct 2026, 4,152 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
35,349 miles · 2 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
4,152 miles
Average per year
3,470 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 39,501 miles
  • 2025 – 35,349 miles
  • 2024 – 29,512 miles
  • 2023 – 23,140 miles
  • 2022 – 18,897 miles
  • 2021 – 15,118 miles
  • 2020 – 12,618 miles
  • 2018 – 9,288 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass39,501 miles
  • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront tyre at o/s approaching wear bars
  • AdvisoryPlay in o/s bottom ball jointRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

9 tests since 16 Jan 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass39,501 miles (+4,152)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    39,501 miles
    Test number
    163358426433
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront tyre at o/s approaching wear bars
    • AdvisoryPlay in o/s bottom ball joint

  2. Pass35,349 miles (+5,837)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    35,349 miles
    Test number
    373491685336
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in o/s bottom ball joint

  3. Pass29,512 miles (+6,372)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    29,512 miles
    Test number
    879531159446
    • AdvisorySlight dragging on rear brakes

  4. Pass23,140 miles (+4,243)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    23,140 miles
    Test number
    111176529795

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass18,897 miles (+3,779)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    18,897 miles
    Test number
    529900873654

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass15,118 miles (+2,500)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    15,118 miles
    Test number
    937540764205
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Small cut on inner tyre sidewall
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brakes slightly out of balance

  7. Pass12,618 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    12,618 miles
    Test number
    399170464656
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail12,616 miles (+3,328)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,616 miles
    Test number
    310122752957
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass9,288 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    9,288 miles
    Test number
    154112710842

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about GC 189

What vehicle is registration GC 189 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show GC 189 on a white petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 20 Oct 2014. 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 GC 189 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on GC 189 is valid until 1 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on GC 189?
The MOT on GC 189 is valid until 1 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has GC 189 done?
GC 189 was recorded at 39,501 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2026, an average of 3,470 miles a year.
Has GC 189 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. GC 189 has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jul 2020.
Has the mileage on GC 189 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 GC 189 find?
GC 189 passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside windscreen wiper blade defective; front tyre at o/s approaching wear bars; play in o/s bottom ball joint.

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