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Volkswagen Beetle

Green · Petrol · 1997 · 1,598 cc

K77 MEXMOT history

K77 MEX is a green petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT expired on 18 Jun 2026 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 10,039 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jun 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Jun 2026
Mileage
10,039 km
At MOT on 19 Jun 2025
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
461 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K77 MEX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
31 Dec 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K77 MEX was last recorded at 10,039 km on 19 Jun 2025, 181 km more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
9,858 km · 19 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
181 km
Average per year
461 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 10,039 km
  • 2024 – 9,858 km
  • 2020 – 9,574 km
  • 2015 – 7,208 km
  • 2013 – 3,787 km
  • 2011 – 3,777 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass10,039 km
  • AdvisoryAll under body of vehicle corrieded but not excessive

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 Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2014

Full MOT history

18 tests since 11 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass10,039 km (+181)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    10,039 km
    Test number
    743086712895
    • AdvisoryAll under body of vehicle corrieded but not excessive

  2. Pass9,858 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    9,858 km
    Test number
    106980384061
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Half shaft leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass9,789 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    9,789 miles
    Test number
    739374468755
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Half shaft slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass9,574 km
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    9,574 km
    Test number
    587546611261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass7,873 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    7,873 miles
    Test number
    475947374983

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass7,208 km
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    7,208 km
    Test number
    979635675023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail44,925 miles2 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,925 miles
    Test number
    108316974443
    • Repaired at testNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteExhaust corroded

  8. Pass44,925 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    44,925 miles
    Test number
    349766174010
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteExhaust corroded

  9. Pass3,787 km
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    3,787 km
    Test number
    126782673042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail3,787 km (+10)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    3,787 km
    Test number
    759606863040
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Fail3,777 km1 dangerous3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    3,777 km
    Test number
    789136221393
    • DangerousNearside Front Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
    • NoteBOTH REAR TYRES SLIGHT CRACKING IN SIDE WALLS

  12. Pass97,835 miles (+4,163)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    97,835 miles
    Test number
    391415310300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass93,672 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    93,672 miles
    Test number
    443787929483
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  14. Fail93,672 miles (+7,497)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,672 miles
    Test number
    631037029388
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
    • Repaired at testOffside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  15. Pass86,175 miles (+9,731)8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    86,175 miles
    Test number
    740491329029
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass76,444 miles (+4,707)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    76,444 miles
    Test number
    423763517468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass71,737 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    71,737 miles
    Test number
    831714746096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail71,737 miles5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,737 miles
    Test number
    183392446440
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about K77 MEX

Does K77 MEX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K77 MEX expired on 18 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K77 MEX?
The MOT on K77 MEX expired on 18 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K77 MEX done?
K77 MEX was recorded at 10,039 km at its MOT on 19 Jun 2025, an average of 461 km a year.
Has K77 MEX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K77 MEX has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2014.
Has the mileage on K77 MEX 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 K77 MEX find?
K77 MEX passed its latest MOT on 19 Jun 2025 with 1 advisory: all under body of vehicle corrieded but not excessive.

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