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Volkswagen Beetle

White · Petrol · 2010 · 1,390 cc

K31 RDWMOT history

K31 RDW is a white petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 4 Mar 2010. Its MOT is valid until 19 Nov 2026 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 124,453 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Nov 2025.

K31 RDW white Volkswagen Beetle – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Nov 2026
Mileage
124,453 mi
At MOT on 17 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,073 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K31 RDW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
4 Mar 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K31 RDW was last recorded at 124,453 miles on 17 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Nov 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Nov 2024: 123,374 miles, lower than 129,929 miles on 13 Nov 2023.

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
124,453 miles · 15 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,073 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 124,453 miles
  • 2024 – 123,374 miles
  • 2023 – 129,929 miles
  • 2022 – 121,669 miles
  • 2021 – 120,644 miles
  • 2020 – 117,595 miles
  • 2019 – 108,506 miles
  • 2018 – 99,659 miles
  • 2017 – 87,332 miles
  • 2016 – 76,816 miles
  • 2015 – 62,370 miles
  • 2014 – 51,858 miles
  • 2013 – 34,654 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,453 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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 8 Mar 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,453 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    124,453 miles
    Test number
    630454588067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail124,453 miles (+1,079)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,453 miles
    Test number
    252236726209
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass123,374 miles (-6,555)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    123,374 miles
    Test number
    471349259114
    • AdvisoryOffside inner steering knuckle

  4. Pass129,929 miles (+7,000)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    129,929 miles
    Test number
    298108386274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail122,929 miles (+1,260)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,929 miles
    Test number
    367946417245
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  6. Pass121,669 miles (+1,025)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    121,669 miles
    Test number
    746639787072
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass120,644 miles (+20)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    120,644 miles
    Test number
    158495193412
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  8. Fail120,624 miles (+3,029)2 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,624 miles
    Test number
    139544285841
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass117,595 miles (+9,089)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    117,595 miles
    Test number
    315433215403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass108,506 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    108,506 miles
    Test number
    392277727406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail108,475 miles (+8,816)1 dangerous7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,475 miles
    Test number
    419837713412
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Various places (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coolant leak

  12. Pass99,659 miles (+12,327)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    99,659 miles
    Test number
    864961705655
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass87,332 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    87,332 miles
    Test number
    482709938051
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Sill has damage but not holed

  14. Fail87,332 miles (+10,516)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,332 miles
    Test number
    833850423903
    • FailureCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Center silencer holed (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Sill has damage but not holed

  15. Pass76,816 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    76,816 miles
    Test number
    829408419962

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail76,816 miles (+14,446)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,816 miles
    Test number
    721087272752
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  17. Pass62,370 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    62,370 miles
    Test number
    960087689072
    • AdvisoryN/s/f Macpherson strut is slightly sticky at upper support bearing assembly

  18. Fail62,370 miles (+10,512)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,370 miles
    Test number
    417816280539
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryN/s/f Macpherson strut is slightly sticky at upper support bearing assembly

  19. Pass51,858 miles (+5,274)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    51,858 miles
    Test number
    169521884259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass46,584 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    46,584 miles
    Test number
    249807354079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail46,584 miles (+11,930)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,584 miles
    Test number
    578477654001
    • FailureFront Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  22. Pass34,654 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    34,654 miles
    Test number
    578327763024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K31 RDW

Does K31 RDW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K31 RDW is valid until 19 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on K31 RDW?
The MOT on K31 RDW is valid until 19 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K31 RDW done?
K31 RDW was recorded at 124,453 miles at its MOT on 17 Nov 2025, an average of 7,073 miles a year.
Has K31 RDW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K31 RDW has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on K31 RDW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Nov 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K31 RDW find?
K31 RDW passed its latest MOT on 17 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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