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Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,984 cc

K40 RHAMOT history

K40 RHA is a blue petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 18 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 5 Jul 2025 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 115,574 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Jul 2025
Mileage
115,574 mi
At MOT on 4 Jul 2024
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,004 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K40 RHA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
18 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
4 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

K40 RHA was last recorded at 115,574 miles on 4 Jul 2024, 385 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,189 miles · 16 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
385 miles
Average per year
5,004 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 115,574 miles
  • 2023 – 115,189 miles
  • 2022 – 113,998 miles
  • 2018 – 109,743 miles
  • 2017 – 98,272 miles
  • 2016 – 89,620 miles
  • 2015 – 85,240 miles
  • 2014 – 77,606 miles
  • 2013 – 69,139 miles
  • 2012 – 63,684 miles
  • 2011 – 58,865 miles
  • 2010 – 53,995 miles
  • 2009 – 46,605 miles
  • 2008 – 39,570 miles
  • 2007 – 33,300 miles
  • 2006 – 26,475 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,574 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (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))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded. (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 14 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,574 miles (+385)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    115,574 miles
    Test number
    505392510206
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (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))

  2. Pass115,189 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    115,189 miles
    Test number
    576118068712
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail115,189 miles (+1,191)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,189 miles
    Test number
    477104387540
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass113,998 miles (+4,255)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    113,998 miles
    Test number
    960282584969
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass109,743 miles (+11,471)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    109,743 miles
    Test number
    414512232428
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edges

  6. Pass98,272 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    98,272 miles
    Test number
    234047356950
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded. (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre cracked inner edge.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded. (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak Bottom of engine area.

  7. Fail98,272 miles (+8,652)2 failures11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,272 miles
    Test number
    937190063875
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded. (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre cracked inner edge.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded. (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak Bottom of engine area.

  8. Pass89,620 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    89,620 miles
    Test number
    238596219177
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  9. Fail89,620 miles (+4,380)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,620 miles
    Test number
    545143154855
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  10. Pass85,240 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    85,240 miles
    Test number
    847838657297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail85,240 miles (+7,634)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,240 miles
    Test number
    749961340892
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  12. Pass77,606 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    77,606 miles
    Test number
    229278864217
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing inner & outer edges & close to wear indicators
    • NoteN/s/f tyre getting close to wear indicators

  13. Fail77,606 miles (+8,467)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,606 miles
    Test number
    416758064234
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing inner & outer edges & close to wear indicators
    • NoteN/s/f tyre getting close to wear indicators

  14. Pass69,139 miles (+5,455)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    69,139 miles
    Test number
    969429163218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail63,684 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,684 miles
    Test number
    159381562280
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass63,684 miles (+4,819)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    63,684 miles
    Test number
    667671862272
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass58,865 miles (+4,870)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    58,865 miles
    Test number
    239786451283
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront brake disc`s worn

  18. Pass53,995 miles (+7,390)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    53,995 miles
    Test number
    380451960437
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass46,605 miles (+7,035)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    46,605 miles
    Test number
    580672069292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass39,570 miles (+6,270)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    39,570 miles
    Test number
    651480658209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass33,300 miles (+6,825)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    33,300 miles
    Test number
    321558557498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass26,475 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    26,475 miles
    Test number
    331027156222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K40 RHA

Does K40 RHA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K40 RHA expired on 5 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K40 RHA?
The MOT on K40 RHA expired on 5 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K40 RHA done?
K40 RHA was recorded at 115,574 miles at its MOT on 4 Jul 2024, an average of 5,004 miles a year.
Has K40 RHA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K40 RHA has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on K40 RHA 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 K40 RHA find?
K40 RHA passed its latest MOT on 4 Jul 2024 with 3 minor defects: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt.

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