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Beige · Petrol · 2004 · 1,596 cc

K70 KAVMOT history

K70 KAV is a beige petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 15 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 21 Jan 2026 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 128,588 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Jan 2026
Mileage
128,588 mi
At MOT on 22 Jan 2025
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,142 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K70 KAV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
15 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K70 KAV was last recorded at 128,588 miles on 22 Jan 2025, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Oct 2022: 11,036 miles, lower than 109,516 miles on 12 Nov 2021.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
128,580 miles · 16 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
5,142 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 128,588 miles
  • 2023 – 119,286 miles
  • 2022 – 11,036 miles
  • 2021 – 109,516 miles
  • 2020 – 105,974 miles
  • 2018 – 105,796 miles
  • 2017 – 105,408 miles
  • 2016 – 101,657 miles
  • 2015 – 97,332 miles
  • 2014 – 94,230 miles
  • 2013 – 91,425 miles
  • 2012 – 85,121 miles
  • 2011 – 76,973 miles
  • 2010 – 70,009 miles
  • 2009 – 61,872 miles
  • 2008 – 53,713 miles
  • 2007 – 36,375 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,588 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Handbrake damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

28 tests since 16 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,588 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    128,588 miles
    Test number
    339291246887
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail128,580 miles (+9,294)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,580 miles
    Test number
    459243913716
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength And rear sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass119,286 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    119,286 miles
    Test number
    260994404536
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail119,286 miles (+108,250)7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,286 miles
    Test number
    842536108850
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass11,036 miles (-98,480)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    11,036 miles
    Test number
    876129384804
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass109,516 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    109,516 miles
    Test number
    827751692038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail109,502 miles (+2,830)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,502 miles
    Test number
    680481244498
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side link flexis (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  8. Pass106,672 miles (+698)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    106,672 miles
    Test number
    380139630319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass105,974 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    105,974 miles
    Test number
    342070537836

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail105,969 miles (+173)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,969 miles
    Test number
    139477780891
    • DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  11. Pass105,796 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    105,796 miles
    Test number
    982741902932

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail105,796 miles (+388)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,796 miles
    Test number
    596409142550
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  13. Pass105,408 miles (+5)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    105,408 miles
    Test number
    810850743778
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre cracking

  14. Fail105,403 miles (+3,746)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,403 miles
    Test number
    789512231961
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre cracking

  15. Pass101,657 miles (+4,325)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    101,657 miles
    Test number
    687792375853

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass97,332 miles (+3,102)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    97,332 miles
    Test number
    936228955070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail94,230 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,230 miles
    Test number
    187433664413
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass94,230 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    94,230 miles
    Test number
    557413264036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail94,207 miles (+2,782)5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,207 miles
    Test number
    976378054009
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine warning lamp on dash

  20. Pass91,425 miles (+6,304)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    91,425 miles
    Test number
    707408253033
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteAirbag light on
    • NoteRear brake pads appear low,unable to fully inspect!

  21. Pass85,121 miles (+8,148)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    85,121 miles
    Test number
    427136912166
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAirbag light on dash
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn

  22. Pass76,973 miles (+6,964)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    76,973 miles
    Test number
    279591311468
    • NoteFront discs slightly worn

  23. Fail70,009 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,009 miles
    Test number
    232367410109
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  24. Pass70,009 miles (+8,137)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    70,009 miles
    Test number
    252157610416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass61,872 miles (+8,159)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    61,872 miles
    Test number
    443998209130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass53,713 miles (+17,338)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    53,713 miles
    Test number
    334500918171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass36,375 miles (+435)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    36,375 miles
    Test number
    431239907194
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  28. Pass35,940 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    35,940 miles
    Test number
    741406617037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K70 KAV

Does K70 KAV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K70 KAV expired on 21 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K70 KAV?
The MOT on K70 KAV expired on 21 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K70 KAV done?
K70 KAV was recorded at 128,588 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2025, an average of 5,142 miles a year.
Has K70 KAV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K70 KAV has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on K70 KAV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Oct 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K70 KAV find?
K70 KAV passed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2025 with 1 advisory: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all.

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