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Red · Petrol · 2014 · 1,197 cc

K33 DEXMOT history

K33 DEX is a red petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 22 Feb 2014. Its MOT is valid until 27 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 81,461 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2026.

K33 DEX red Volkswagen Beetle – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Mar 2027
Mileage
81,461 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,871 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K33 DEX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,197 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
22 Feb 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K33 DEX was last recorded at 81,461 miles on 25 Mar 2026, 8,103 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,358 miles · 18 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
8,103 miles
Average per year
5,871 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,461 miles
  • 2025 – 73,358 miles
  • 2024 – 66,119 miles
  • 2023 – 59,009 miles
  • 2022 – 52,705 miles
  • 2021 – 50,786 miles
  • 2020 – 48,402 miles
  • 2019 – 41,536 miles
  • 2018 – 36,785 miles
  • 2017 – 32,384 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,461 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

16 tests since 20 Feb 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,461 miles (+8,103)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    81,461 miles
    Test number
    579626005040
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass73,358 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    73,358 miles
    Test number
    722843005188
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  3. Fail73,358 miles (+7,239)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,358 miles
    Test number
    908208252338
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass66,119 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    66,119 miles
    Test number
    722669470588
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake binding
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail66,119 miles (+7,110)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,119 miles
    Test number
    412014103017
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake binding
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass59,009 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    59,009 miles
    Test number
    921668328133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail58,996 miles (+6,291)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,996 miles
    Test number
    848384592210
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass52,705 miles (+1,919)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    52,705 miles
    Test number
    117936694743

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass50,786 miles (+2,384)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2022
    Odometer
    50,786 miles
    Test number
    238936959233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass48,402 miles (+6,866)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    48,402 miles
    Test number
    688631157368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass41,536 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    41,536 miles
    Test number
    121235692780
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Fail41,527 miles (+4,742)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,527 miles
    Test number
    725803281329
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  13. Pass36,785 miles (+4,401)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    36,785 miles
    Test number
    705279792796

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass32,384 miles (+4,285)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    32,384 miles
    Test number
    623990252653
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  15. Pass28,099 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    28,099 miles
    Test number
    992209097906
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail28,097 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,097 miles
    Test number
    451799339536
    • FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about K33 DEX

Does K33 DEX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K33 DEX is valid until 27 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on K33 DEX?
The MOT on K33 DEX is valid until 27 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K33 DEX done?
K33 DEX was recorded at 81,461 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2026, an average of 5,871 miles a year.
Has K33 DEX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K33 DEX has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on K33 DEX 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 DEX find?
K33 DEX passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 2 more.

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