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Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,596 cc

K29 EMOMOT history

K29 EMO is a black petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 8 Jan 2008. Its MOT is valid until 11 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 23 MOT tests, with 166,697 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Aug 2027
Mileage
166,697 mi
At MOT on 12 Aug 2026
MOT tests
23
13 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,025 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K29 EMO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
8 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K29 EMO was last recorded at 166,697 miles on 12 Aug 2026, 2,272 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
164,425 miles · 24 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,272 miles
Average per year
7,025 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 166,697 miles
  • 2025 – 164,425 miles
  • 2024 – 162,772 miles
  • 2023 – 160,499 miles
  • 2022 – 157,953 miles
  • 2021 – 150,067 miles
  • 2020 – 141,670 miles
  • 2015 – 137,436 miles
  • 2014 – 121,547 miles
  • 2013 – 93,890 miles
  • 2012 – 74,833 miles
  • 2011 – 57,483 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,697 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front indicator damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 25 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,697 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    166,697 miles
    Test number
    806091760645
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  2. Fail166,697 miles (+2,272)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,697 miles
    Test number
    404470609608
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  3. Pass164,425 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    164,425 miles
    Test number
    528729375318
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail164,423 miles (+1,651)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,423 miles
    Test number
    205194927667
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass162,772 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    162,772 miles
    Test number
    913824043790
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front indicator damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer mirror indicator damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust blowing

  6. Fail162,772 miles (+2,273)7 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,772 miles
    Test number
    572161601412
    • MajorCentral Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel hand brake (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective cloudy lens and damaged (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front indicator damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer mirror indicator damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust blowing

  7. Pass160,499 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    160,499 miles
    Test number
    688215382845
    • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front windscreen wiper arm slightly loose on hinge pin
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail160,499 miles (+2,546)5 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,499 miles
    Test number
    940879735972
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced center sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected lens missing showing white light (4.5.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front windscreen wiper arm slightly loose on hinge pin
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass157,953 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    157,953 miles
    Test number
    260223571433
    • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside windscreen wiper arm slightly insecure

  10. Fail157,953 miles (+7,886)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,953 miles
    Test number
    172480768946
    • MajorNearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside windscreen wiper arm slightly insecure

  11. Pass150,067 miles (+1)1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    150,067 miles
    Test number
    195162203599
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp inoperative

  12. Fail150,066 miles (+19)8 major1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,066 miles
    Test number
    385990166403
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside 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 Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp inoperative

  13. Fail150,047 miles (+8,377)9 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,047 miles
    Test number
    920359163682
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • 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 Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • 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))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHigh level brake light inop
    • AdvisoryRear brakes have heat damage

  14. Pass141,670 miles (+4,234)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2021
    Odometer
    141,670 miles
    Test number
    480082297615

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass137,436 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    137,436 miles
    Test number
    964526495213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail137,436 miles (+15,889)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,436 miles
    Test number
    673560037070
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  17. Pass121,547 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    121,547 miles
    Test number
    659423564372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail121,547 miles (+13,464)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,547 miles
    Test number
    789203764356
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  19. Pass108,083 miles (+14,193)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    108,083 miles
    Test number
    487408324006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass93,890 miles (+19,057)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    93,890 miles
    Test number
    139294713445
    • NoteFront brake pads worn.

  21. Pass74,833 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    74,833 miles
    Test number
    905733922097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail74,833 miles (+17,350)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,833 miles
    Test number
    136243322013
    • DangerousNearside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

  23. Pass57,483 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    57,483 miles
    Test number
    827625121077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K29 EMO

Does K29 EMO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K29 EMO is valid until 11 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on K29 EMO?
The MOT on K29 EMO is valid until 11 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K29 EMO done?
K29 EMO was recorded at 166,697 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2026, an average of 7,025 miles a year.
Has K29 EMO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K29 EMO has failed 10 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on K29 EMO 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 K29 EMO find?
K29 EMO passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output.

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