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Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

GFH 3MOT history

GFH 3 is a blue diesel Volkswagen Beetle first used on 20 Oct 2012. Its MOT is valid until 1 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 104,586 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2025.

GFH 3 blue Volkswagen Beetle – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Dec 2026
Mileage
104,586 mi
At MOT on 2 Dec 2025
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,992 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
GFH 3
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
20 Oct 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

GFH 3 was last recorded at 104,586 miles on 2 Dec 2025, 9,267 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,319 miles · 14 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
9,267 miles
Average per year
8,992 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 104,586 miles
  • 2024 – 95,319 miles
  • 2023 – 88,185 miles
  • 2022 – 82,206 miles
  • 2021 – 75,040 miles
  • 2020 – 68,882 miles
  • 2019 – 64,684 miles
  • 2018 – 50,696 miles
  • 2017 – 38,896 miles
  • 2016 – 26,997 miles
  • 2015 – 13,988 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,586 miles

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.

  • Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust sleeve clamp corroded away

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres perishing in tread.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

13 tests since 5 Nov 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,586 miles (+9,267)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    104,586 miles
    Test number
    932299229719

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass95,319 miles (+7,134)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    95,319 miles
    Test number
    531377514822
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass88,185 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    88,185 miles
    Test number
    831400912129
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective exhaust sleeve clamp corroded away (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres perishing in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Fail88,181 miles (+5,975)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,181 miles
    Test number
    905309561666
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective exhaust sleeve clamp corroded away (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres perishing in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  5. Pass82,206 miles (+7,166)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    82,206 miles
    Test number
    404510991717

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass75,040 miles (+6,158)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    75,040 miles
    Test number
    186245649186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass68,882 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    68,882 miles
    Test number
    870884958797

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail68,882 miles (+4,198)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,882 miles
    Test number
    663945699610
    • MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass64,684 miles (+13,988)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    64,684 miles
    Test number
    982397965376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass50,696 miles (+11,800)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    50,696 miles
    Test number
    845942683786
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass38,896 miles (+11,899)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    38,896 miles
    Test number
    460783559416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass26,997 miles (+13,009)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    26,997 miles
    Test number
    237509549525

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass13,988 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    13,988 miles
    Test number
    557922140438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about GFH 3

What vehicle is registration GFH 3 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show GFH 3 on a blue diesel Volkswagen Beetle first used on 20 Oct 2012. 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 GFH 3 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on GFH 3 is valid until 1 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on GFH 3?
The MOT on GFH 3 is valid until 1 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has GFH 3 done?
GFH 3 was recorded at 104,586 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2025, an average of 8,992 miles a year.
Has GFH 3 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. GFH 3 has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on GFH 3 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 GFH 3 find?
GFH 3 passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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