Volkswagen Beetle
Red · Petrol · 2004 · 1,398 cc
K25 BUGMOT history
K25 BUG is a red petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 18 May 2004. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 114,114 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 114,114 mi
- At MOT on 17 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 30
- 20 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 5,203 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K25 BUG
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Beetle
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,398 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 18 May 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
K25 BUG was last recorded at 114,114 miles on 17 Jun 2026, 8,356 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 105,758 miles · 27 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 8,356 miles
- Average per year
- 5,203 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 114,114 miles
- 2025 – 105,758 miles
- 2024 – 105,741 miles
- 2023 – 104,362 miles
- 2022 – 103,158 miles
- 2021 – 100,089 miles
- 2020 – 97,924 miles
- 2019 – 86,409 miles
- 2018 – 73,642 miles
- 2017 – 71,534 miles
- 2016 – 67,977 miles
- 2015 – 63,310 miles
- 2014 – 57,863 miles
- 2013 – 49,475 miles
- 2012 – 45,067 miles
- 2011 – 36,907 miles
- 2010 – 29,081 miles
- 2009 – 23,352 miles
- 2007 – 15,917 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass114,114 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
30 tests since 2 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass114,114 miles (+8,356)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 114,114 miles
- Test number
- 279788853922
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,758 miles (+17)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 105,758 miles
- Test number
- 567813876384
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass105,741 miles (+7)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 105,741 miles
- Test number
- 933007925738
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
Fail105,734 miles (+1,372)1 dangerous7 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,734 miles
- Test number
- 922814182894
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorElectronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
Pass104,362 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 104,362 miles
- Test number
- 701013495738
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail104,362 miles (+1,204)6 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,362 miles
- Test number
- 641436883555
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass103,158 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 103,158 miles
- Test number
- 695196075758
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail103,158 miles (+3,069)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,158 miles
- Test number
- 900482344435
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
- MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Pass100,089 miles (+2)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 100,089 miles
- Test number
- 644099434342
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySteering system slightly rough detected at steering wheel (2.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust blow cat to centre section sleeve
Fail100,087 miles (+2,163)1 dangerous2 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,087 miles
- Test number
- 731619660573
- DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySteering system slightly rough detected at steering wheel (2.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust blow cat to centre section sleeve
Pass97,924 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 97,924 miles
- Test number
- 703719384174
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail97,924 miles (+11,515)2 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,924 miles
- Test number
- 961936849386
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Pass86,409 miles (+12,767)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 86,409 miles
- Test number
- 230805883535
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Pass73,642 miles (+2,108)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 73,642 miles
- Test number
- 955568178460
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,534 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2018
- Odometer
- 71,534 miles
- Test number
- 228074353624
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail71,533 miles (+3,556)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,533 miles
- Test number
- 847163644034
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass67,977 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2017
- Odometer
- 67,977 miles
- Test number
- 765038889358
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail67,977 miles (+4,667)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,977 miles
- Test number
- 587258422634
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass63,310 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2016
- Odometer
- 63,310 miles
- Test number
- 897341345112
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteN/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
Fail63,307 miles (+5,444)1 failure1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,307 miles
- Test number
- 205581245453
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteN/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
Pass57,863 miles (+8,388)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2015
- Odometer
- 57,863 miles
- Test number
- 105411844158
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteO/s/f tyre wearing very inside edge
Pass49,475 miles (+4,408)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2014
- Odometer
- 49,475 miles
- Test number
- 838914043150
- NoteN/s/f outer cv boot damp
Pass45,067 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 45,067 miles
- Test number
- 866993312216
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail45,065 miles (+8,158)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,065 miles
- Test number
- 248593112205
- 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)
Pass36,907 miles (+7,826)
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2012
- Odometer
- 36,907 miles
- Test number
- 187506541146
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,081 miles (+2,276)
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2011
- Odometer
- 29,081 miles
- Test number
- 854263530130
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,805 miles (+3,453)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 26,805 miles
- Test number
- 813045250095
- AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Pass23,352 miles (+7,435)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 23,352 miles
- Test number
- 790000739016
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass15,917 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 15,917 miles
- Test number
- 394274817201
- NoteBoth front tyres scrubbed on inner edge ,offside should be replaced
- NoteLeak on washer bottle
Fail15,917 miles3 repaired2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 15,917 miles
- Test number
- 561524217281
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- NoteBoth front tyres scrubbed on inner edge ,offside should be replaced
- NoteLeak on washer bottle
Questions about K25 BUG
- Does K25 BUG currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K25 BUG is valid until 26 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on K25 BUG?
- The MOT on K25 BUG is valid until 26 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has K25 BUG done?
- K25 BUG was recorded at 114,114 miles at its MOT on 17 Jun 2026, an average of 5,203 miles a year.
- Has K25 BUG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K25 BUG has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Apr 2024.
- Has the mileage on K25 BUG 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 K25 BUG find?
- K25 BUG passed its latest MOT on 17 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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