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Red · Petrol · 2006 · 1,595 cc

K18 TTSMOT history

K18 TTS is a red petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 12 Jul 2006. Its MOT is valid until 9 Nov 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 87,085 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Nov 2027
Mileage
87,085 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,264 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K18 TTS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
12 Jul 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K18 TTS was last recorded at 87,085 miles on 14 Oct 2026, 684 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,401 miles · 27 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
684 miles
Average per year
3,264 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,085 miles
  • 2025 – 86,401 miles
  • 2024 – 85,775 miles
  • 2023 – 84,876 miles
  • 2022 – 83,611 miles
  • 2021 – 82,542 miles
  • 2020 – 81,402 miles
  • 2019 – 79,131 miles
  • 2018 – 74,170 miles
  • 2017 – 69,758 miles
  • 2016 – 65,492 miles
  • 2015 – 64,100 miles
  • 2014 – 62,654 miles
  • 2013 – 60,909 miles
  • 2012 – 52,622 miles
  • 2011 – 43,830 miles
  • 2010 – 35,446 miles
  • 2009 – 30,465 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,085 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Centre silencer corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Sill Light corrosion
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Exhaust system corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Side repeater insecure

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2013

Full MOT history

27 tests since 9 Jun 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,085 miles (+684)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    87,085 miles
    Test number
    820207864814
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Centre silencer corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Sill Light corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass86,401 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    86,401 miles
    Test number
    299637852610
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail86,401 miles (+626)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,401 miles
    Test number
    720694892065
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass85,775 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    85,775 miles
    Test number
    172014079661
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  5. Fail85,773 miles (+897)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,773 miles
    Test number
    294752471568
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction epc light (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  6. Pass84,876 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    84,876 miles
    Test number
    106778696479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail84,872 miles (+1,261)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,872 miles
    Test number
    815192393186
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass83,611 miles (+75)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    83,611 miles
    Test number
    773970597709
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

  9. Fail83,536 miles (+994)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,536 miles
    Test number
    688763124296
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

  10. Pass82,542 miles (+1,140)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    82,542 miles
    Test number
    526538546352
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass81,402 miles (+2,271)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    81,402 miles
    Test number
    426162387773
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass79,131 miles (+4,961)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    79,131 miles
    Test number
    185618052424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass74,170 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    74,170 miles
    Test number
    212527196933

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail74,170 miles (+4,412)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,170 miles
    Test number
    552095510970
    • DangerousDriver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  15. Pass69,758 miles (+4,266)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    69,758 miles
    Test number
    223140178992

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass65,492 miles (+108)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    65,492 miles
    Test number
    143736748012
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges

  17. Fail65,384 miles (+1,284)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,384 miles
    Test number
    217535238891
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall cracking (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges

  18. Pass64,100 miles (+1,446)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    64,100 miles
    Test number
    625823431343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass62,654 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    62,654 miles
    Test number
    608895774235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail62,654 miles (+1,745)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,654 miles
    Test number
    778255074243
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  21. Pass60,909 miles (+464)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    60,909 miles
    Test number
    306260693425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass60,445 miles (+7,823)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    60,445 miles
    Test number
    207309573437
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass52,622 miles (+8,792)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    52,622 miles
    Test number
    187307872157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass43,830 miles (+8,384)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    43,830 miles
    Test number
    115485361138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass35,446 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    35,446 miles
    Test number
    853399550140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail35,446 miles (+4,981)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,446 miles
    Test number
    292729950461
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass30,465 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    30,465 miles
    Test number
    731410269179
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about K18 TTS

Does K18 TTS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K18 TTS is valid until 9 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on K18 TTS?
The MOT on K18 TTS is valid until 9 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K18 TTS done?
K18 TTS was recorded at 87,085 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2026, an average of 3,264 miles a year.
Has K18 TTS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K18 TTS has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on K18 TTS 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 TTS find?
K18 TTS passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; central rear centre silencer corroded; nearside front headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output, and 4 more.

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