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Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow · Petrol · 2000 · 1,984 cc

K33 BUGMOT history

K33 BUG is a yellow petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 12 Jun 2000. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 129,223 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Jul 2027
Mileage
129,223 mi
At MOT on 27 Jul 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,645 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K33 BUG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
12 Jun 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K33 BUG was last recorded at 129,223 miles on 27 Jul 2026, 788 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,435 miles · 21 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
788 miles
Average per year
2,645 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 129,223 miles
  • 2025 – 128,435 miles
  • 2024 – 127,566 miles
  • 2023 – 126,835 miles
  • 2022 – 125,773 miles
  • 2021 – 125,155 miles
  • 2020 – 124,837 miles
  • 2019 – 124,112 miles
  • 2018 – 123,019 miles
  • 2017 – 121,066 miles
  • 2016 – 119,801 miles
  • 2015 – 119,041 miles
  • 2014 – 118,120 miles
  • 2013 – 117,141 miles
  • 2012 – 115,656 miles
  • 2011 – 115,280 miles
  • 2010 – 111,808 miles
  • 2009 – 100,850 miles
  • 2008 – 89,834 miles
  • 2007 – 83,984 miles
  • 2006 – 76,170 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,223 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisorySuspension and underside corroded

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.

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

28 tests since 5 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,223 miles (+788)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    129,223 miles
    Test number
    988067142733
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension and underside corroded

  2. Pass128,435 miles (+869)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    128,435 miles
    Test number
    218271835940
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass127,566 miles (+731)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    127,566 miles
    Test number
    330729547374
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  4. Pass126,835 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    126,835 miles
    Test number
    374328653746
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  5. Fail126,832 miles (+1,059)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,832 miles
    Test number
    435985254920
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  6. Pass125,773 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    125,773 miles
    Test number
    315357840538
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Fail125,773 miles (+618)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,773 miles
    Test number
    102937195412
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass125,155 miles (+13)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    125,155 miles
    Test number
    850881162304
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail125,142 miles (+305)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,142 miles
    Test number
    313938137169
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorService brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner 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 bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass124,837 miles (+725)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    124,837 miles
    Test number
    698008657207
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass124,112 miles (+1,093)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    124,112 miles
    Test number
    723180460339
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass123,019 miles (+1,953)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    123,019 miles
    Test number
    771940879572
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass121,066 miles (+1,265)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    121,066 miles
    Test number
    908479801796

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass119,801 miles (+19)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    119,801 miles
    Test number
    157358768549
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  15. Fail119,782 miles (+741)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,782 miles
    Test number
    877130552501
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  16. Pass119,041 miles (+921)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    119,041 miles
    Test number
    476680565177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass118,120 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    118,120 miles
    Test number
    668481084119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail118,120 miles (+979)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,120 miles
    Test number
    709651684145
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass117,141 miles (+1,485)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    117,141 miles
    Test number
    948275183117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass115,656 miles (+376)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    115,656 miles
    Test number
    736111472187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass115,280 miles (+3,472)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    115,280 miles
    Test number
    238910461143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass111,808 miles (+10,958)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    111,808 miles
    Test number
    342319150149
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass100,850 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    100,850 miles
    Test number
    634460269183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail100,850 miles (+11,016)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,850 miles
    Test number
    290499459117
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  25. Pass89,834 miles (+5,850)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    89,834 miles
    Test number
    792997378131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass83,984 miles (+7,814)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    83,984 miles
    Test number
    862433267157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass76,170 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    76,170 miles
    Test number
    684217186166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail76,170 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,170 miles
    Test number
    521556786188
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about K33 BUG

Does K33 BUG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K33 BUG is valid until 31 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on K33 BUG?
The MOT on K33 BUG is valid until 31 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K33 BUG done?
K33 BUG was recorded at 129,223 miles at its MOT on 27 Jul 2026, an average of 2,645 miles a year.
Has K33 BUG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K33 BUG has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on K33 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 K33 BUG find?
K33 BUG passed its latest MOT on 27 Jul 2026 with 5 advisories: central exhaust mounting defective; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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