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Red · Diesel · 2014 · 1,598 cc

K18 RYWMOT history

K18 RYW is a red diesel Volkswagen Beetle first used on 27 Jun 2014. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jul 2027 and it has passed 10 of 11 MOT tests, with 67,051 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2026.

K18 RYW red Volkswagen Beetle – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jul 2027
Mileage
67,051 mi
At MOT on 15 Jul 2026
MOT tests
11
10 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,880 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K18 RYW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
27 Jun 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K18 RYW was last recorded at 67,051 miles on 15 Jul 2026, 4,081 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
62,970 miles · 3 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
4,081 miles
Average per year
5,880 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 67,051 miles
  • 2025 – 62,970 miles
  • 2024 – 59,383 miles
  • 2023 – 51,904 miles
  • 2022 – 45,788 miles
  • 2021 – 38,496 miles
  • 2020 – 35,192 miles
  • 2019 – 30,483 miles
  • 2018 – 22,696 miles
  • 2017 – 13,830 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,051 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Engine cover fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

11 tests since 26 Jun 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,051 miles (+4,081)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    67,051 miles
    Test number
    749360906989
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass62,970 miles (+3,587)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    62,970 miles
    Test number
    908715265041
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
  3. Pass59,383 miles (+7,479)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    59,383 miles
    Test number
    960608699236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass51,904 miles (+6,116)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    51,904 miles
    Test number
    493605419575

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass45,788 miles (+7,292)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    45,788 miles
    Test number
    243922061867

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass38,496 miles (+3,304)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    38,496 miles
    Test number
    659204817428
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing plus worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing plus a nail (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing plus worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass35,192 miles (+4,709)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    35,192 miles
    Test number
    285089039134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass30,483 miles (+7,787)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    30,483 miles
    Test number
    162558679784
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
  9. Pass22,696 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    22,696 miles
    Test number
    828234256161
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
  10. Fail22,696 miles (+8,866)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,696 miles
    Test number
    653234132559
    • MajorFront Fuel pipe union leaking filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
  11. Pass13,830 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    13,830 miles
    Test number
    160609380076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K18 RYW

Does K18 RYW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K18 RYW is valid until 14 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on K18 RYW?
The MOT on K18 RYW is valid until 14 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K18 RYW done?
K18 RYW was recorded at 67,051 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2026, an average of 5,880 miles a year.
Has K18 RYW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K18 RYW has failed 1 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jun 2018.
Has the mileage on K18 RYW 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 K18 RYW find?
K18 RYW passed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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