
Volkswagen Beetle
Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc
K30 TRDMOT history
K30 TRD is a black diesel Volkswagen Beetle first used on 14 Dec 2012. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 114,188 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 114,188 mi
- At MOT on 23 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 13
- 11 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 8,853 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K30 TRD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Beetle
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 14 Dec 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
K30 TRD was last recorded at 114,188 miles on 23 Jan 2026, 11,061 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 103,127 miles · 24 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 11,061 miles
- Average per year
- 8,853 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 114,188 miles
- 2025 – 103,127 miles
- 2024 – 91,785 miles
- 2023 – 86,935 miles
- 2022 – 77,613 miles
- 2020 – 63,163 miles
- 2019 – 53,861 miles
- 2018 – 44,612 miles
- 2017 – 36,070 miles
- 2016 – 26,171 miles
- 2015 – 24,289 miles
What the latest MOT found
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 Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2025
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
13 tests since 28 Nov 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass114,188 miles (+11,061)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 114,188 miles
- Test number
- 576716825894
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,127 miles (+11,342)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 103,127 miles
- Test number
- 878300761969
- AdvisoryBrake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass91,785 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 91,785 miles
- Test number
- 394705060257
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail91,785 miles (+4,850)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,785 miles
- Test number
- 181980573798
- DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass86,935 miles (+9,322)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 86,935 miles
- Test number
- 501225723977
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass77,613 miles (+14,450)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 77,613 miles
- Test number
- 103841562040
- 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))
Pass63,163 miles (+16)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 63,163 miles
- Test number
- 837030170728
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail63,147 miles (+9,286)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,147 miles
- Test number
- 219843893447
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass53,861 miles (+9,249)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 53,861 miles
- Test number
- 761066160768
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass44,612 miles (+8,542)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 44,612 miles
- Test number
- 995535287223
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass36,070 miles (+9,899)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 36,070 miles
- Test number
- 310254357169
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,171 miles (+1,882)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 26,171 miles
- Test number
- 808804205379
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,289 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 24,289 miles
- Test number
- 444538511041
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about K30 TRD
- Does K30 TRD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K30 TRD is valid until 28 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on K30 TRD?
- The MOT on K30 TRD is valid until 28 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has K30 TRD done?
- K30 TRD was recorded at 114,188 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2026, an average of 8,853 miles a year.
- Has K30 TRD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K30 TRD has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jan 2024.
- Has the mileage on K30 TRD 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 K30 TRD find?
- K30 TRD passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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