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Black · Petrol · 2007 · 1,984 cc

K50 OLEMOT history

K50 OLE is a black petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 16 Jan 2007. Its MOT is valid until 2 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 86,840 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Nov 2026
Mileage
86,840 mi
At MOT on 3 Nov 2025
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,998 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K50 OLE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
16 Jan 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K50 OLE was last recorded at 86,840 miles on 3 Nov 2025, 966 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,874 miles · 14 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
966 miles
Average per year
3,998 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 86,840 miles
  • 2024 – 85,874 miles
  • 2023 – 84,109 miles
  • 2022 – 82,396 miles
  • 2021 – 79,965 miles
  • 2020 – 77,599 miles
  • 2019 – 74,025 miles
  • 2018 – 70,270 miles
  • 2017 – 64,102 miles
  • 2016 – 58,525 miles
  • 2015 – 54,062 miles
  • 2014 – 49,374 miles
  • 2013 – 43,227 miles
  • 2012 – 36,304 miles
  • 2011 – 30,177 miles
  • 2010 – 23,704 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,840 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front cracking on inner edge
  • AdvisoryRear both sides cracking in tread

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 Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor5 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Reverse light not working

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 18 Jan 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,840 miles (+966)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    86,840 miles
    Test number
    636862849606
    • AdvisoryOffside Front cracking on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear both sides cracking in tread

  2. Pass85,874 miles (+1,765)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    85,874 miles
    Test number
    732164626366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass84,109 miles (+1,713)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    84,109 miles
    Test number
    736974597348
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  4. Pass82,396 miles (+41)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    82,396 miles
    Test number
    264028264039
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  5. Fail82,355 miles (+2,390)7 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,355 miles
    Test number
    432927813470
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both front headlamps need polishing (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryReverse light not working

  6. Pass79,965 miles (+2,366)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2022
    Odometer
    79,965 miles
    Test number
    798964258864
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass77,599 miles (+34)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2021
    Odometer
    77,599 miles
    Test number
    892148432940
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryReverse light not working
    • AdvisoryFuel filter corroded

  8. Fail77,565 miles (+3,540)2 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,565 miles
    Test number
    459685450851
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryReverse light not working
    • AdvisoryFuel filter corroded

  9. Pass74,025 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    74,025 miles
    Test number
    458755429081
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  10. Fail74,025 miles (+3,755)5 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,025 miles
    Test number
    725092551910
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  11. Pass70,270 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    70,270 miles
    Test number
    364068983731

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail70,261 miles (+6,159)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,261 miles
    Test number
    771053292970
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass64,102 miles (+78)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    64,102 miles
    Test number
    109574305404
    • AdvisoryNearside door mirror hanging off

  14. Fail64,024 miles (+5,499)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,024 miles
    Test number
    821141152140
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view stuff hanging from mirror (8.3.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside door mirror hanging off

  15. Pass58,525 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    58,525 miles
    Test number
    762498335027
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror casing hanging off

  16. Fail58,525 miles (+4,463)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,525 miles
    Test number
    267900001379
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror casing hanging off

  17. Pass54,062 miles (+4,688)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    54,062 miles
    Test number
    715087145002
    • NoteDrivers door check strap broken

  18. Pass49,374 miles (+6,147)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    49,374 miles
    Test number
    186178744493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass43,227 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    43,227 miles
    Test number
    859544543085
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Fail43,211 miles (+6,907)3 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,211 miles
    Test number
    106684243028
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureFront registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteEngine management light on
    • NoteOsf tyre worn on edges

  21. Pass36,304 miles (+6,127)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    36,304 miles
    Test number
    938200842033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass30,177 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    30,177 miles
    Test number
    845295521001
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Fail30,175 miles (+6,471)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,175 miles
    Test number
    435245821022
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureFront registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass23,704 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    23,704 miles
    Test number
    841518910014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail23,704 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,704 miles
    Test number
    934538410041
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Questions about K50 OLE

Does K50 OLE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K50 OLE is valid until 2 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on K50 OLE?
The MOT on K50 OLE is valid until 2 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K50 OLE done?
K50 OLE was recorded at 86,840 miles at its MOT on 3 Nov 2025, an average of 3,998 miles a year.
Has K50 OLE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K50 OLE has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 23 May 2022.
Has the mileage on K50 OLE 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 K50 OLE find?
K50 OLE passed its latest MOT on 3 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: offside front cracking on inner edge; rear both sides cracking in tread.

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