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Red · Diesel · 2018 · 1,968 cc

K50 REAMOT history

K50 REA is a red diesel Volkswagen Beetle first used on 29 Mar 2018. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jan 2027 and it has passed 5 of 6 MOT tests, with 17,061 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2026.

K50 REA red Volkswagen Beetle – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jan 2027
Mileage
17,061 mi
At MOT on 14 Jan 2026
MOT tests
6
5 passed · 1 failed
Per year
1,912 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K50 REA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2018
First used
29 Mar 2018
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K50 REA was last recorded at 17,061 miles on 14 Jan 2026, 1,478 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
15,583 miles · 22 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,478 miles
Average per year
1,912 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 17,061 miles
  • 2025 – 15,583 miles
  • 2024 – 14,510 miles
  • 2022 – 11,316 miles
  • 2021 – 7,836 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass17,061 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

6 tests since 19 Mar 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass17,061 miles (+1,478)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    17,061 miles
    Test number
    284806843850

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass15,583 miles (+1,073)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    15,583 miles
    Test number
    966603141802

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass14,510 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    14,510 miles
    Test number
    477223589360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail14,510 miles (+3,194)4 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,510 miles
    Test number
    218801341822
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass11,316 miles (+3,480)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    11,316 miles
    Test number
    315457653650
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass7,836 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    7,836 miles
    Test number
    451968952531
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Questions about K50 REA

Does K50 REA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K50 REA is valid until 29 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on K50 REA?
The MOT on K50 REA is valid until 29 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K50 REA done?
K50 REA was recorded at 17,061 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2026, an average of 1,912 miles a year.
Has K50 REA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K50 REA has failed 1 of its 6 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on K50 REA 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 REA find?
K50 REA passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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