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Volkswagen Beetle

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,595 cc

K21 BAMMOT history

K21 BAM is a black petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 21 Mar 2002. Its MOT is valid until 22 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 112,494 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Nov 2026
Mileage
112,494 mi
At MOT on 17 Nov 2025
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,352 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K21 BAM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
21 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K21 BAM was last recorded at 112,494 miles on 17 Nov 2025, 209 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Aug 2013: 73,216 miles, lower than 666,130 miles on 16 Aug 2012.

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
112,285 miles · 15 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
209 miles
Average per year
4,352 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 112,494 miles
  • 2024 – 112,285 miles
  • 2023 – 111,848 miles
  • 2022 – 111,535 miles
  • 2021 – 111,347 miles
  • 2020 – 111,265 miles
  • 2019 – 107,207 miles
  • 2018 – 100,704 miles
  • 2017 – 95,493 miles
  • 2016 – 92,273 miles
  • 2015 – 87,319 miles
  • 2014 – 81,837 miles
  • 2013 – 73,216 miles
  • 2012 – 666,130 miles
  • 2011 – 62,195 miles
  • 2010 – 53,928 miles
  • 2009 – 47,327 miles
  • 2008 – 40,716 miles
  • 2007 – 33,637 miles
  • 2006 – 26,693 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,494 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 1 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,494 miles (+209)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    112,494 miles
    Test number
    813831204783

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass112,285 miles (+437)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    112,285 miles
    Test number
    537557250409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass111,848 miles (+313)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    111,848 miles
    Test number
    589958572598
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass111,535 miles (+188)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    111,535 miles
    Test number
    331340158422
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass111,347 miles (+82)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    111,347 miles
    Test number
    788313269744
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass111,265 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    111,265 miles
    Test number
    471495687379
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail111,264 miles (+4,057)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,264 miles
    Test number
    817591443242
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass107,207 miles (+6,503)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    107,207 miles
    Test number
    745378454463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass100,704 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    100,704 miles
    Test number
    746517082646
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Fail100,704 miles (+5,211)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,704 miles
    Test number
    981464134701
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  11. Pass95,493 miles (+17)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    95,493 miles
    Test number
    347023959217
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  12. Fail95,476 miles (+3,203)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,476 miles
    Test number
    996290339806
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  13. Pass92,273 miles (+4,954)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    92,273 miles
    Test number
    145053538008
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass87,319 miles (+5,482)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    87,319 miles
    Test number
    870238017387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass81,837 miles (+8,621)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    81,837 miles
    Test number
    576397784208
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass73,216 miles (-592,914)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    73,216 miles
    Test number
    106552233221
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  17. Pass666,130 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    666,130 miles
    Test number
    555159022295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail66,130 miles (+3,935)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,130 miles
    Test number
    365589022479
    • FailureCentre Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteGearbox oil seal leaking

  19. Pass62,195 miles (+8)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    62,195 miles
    Test number
    319498271099
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteFront discs worn
    • NoteNear side wiper blade split

  20. Fail62,187 miles (+8,259)2 failures1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,187 miles
    Test number
    126980471446
    • 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)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteFront discs worn
    • NoteNear side wiper blade split

  21. Pass53,928 miles (+6,601)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    53,928 miles
    Test number
    523737070071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass47,327 miles (+6,611)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    47,327 miles
    Test number
    824432489093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass40,716 miles (+7,079)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    40,716 miles
    Test number
    390142188037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass33,637 miles (+6,944)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    33,637 miles
    Test number
    510093387042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass26,693 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    26,693 miles
    Test number
    631060266066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K21 BAM

Does K21 BAM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K21 BAM is valid until 22 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on K21 BAM?
The MOT on K21 BAM is valid until 22 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K21 BAM done?
K21 BAM was recorded at 112,494 miles at its MOT on 17 Nov 2025, an average of 4,352 miles a year.
Has K21 BAM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K21 BAM has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on K21 BAM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Aug 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K21 BAM find?
K21 BAM passed its latest MOT on 17 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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