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Volkswagen Beetle

Blue · Petrol · 2007 · 1,984 cc

K8 BDAMOT history

K8 BDA is a blue petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 12 Jul 2007. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 65,331 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jan 2027
Mileage
65,331 mi
At MOT on 22 Jan 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,714 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K8 BDA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
12 Jul 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K8 BDA was last recorded at 65,331 miles on 22 Jan 2026, 1,871 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
63,460 miles · 15 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,871 miles
Average per year
2,714 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 65,331 miles
  • 2025 – 63,460 miles
  • 2024 – 60,788 miles
  • 2023 – 58,482 miles
  • 2022 – 58,482 miles
  • 2021 – 56,256 miles
  • 2020 – 53,078 miles
  • 2019 – 48,469 miles
  • 2018 – 47,311 miles
  • 2017 – 46,595 miles
  • 2016 – 44,494 miles
  • 2015 – 41,118 miles
  • 2014 – 38,930 miles
  • 2013 – 35,973 miles
  • 2012 – 32,690 miles
  • 2011 – 28,525 miles
  • 2010 – 23,036 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,331 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

20 tests since 23 Jun 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,331 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    65,331 miles
    Test number
    122080862999
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Fail65,331 miles (+1,871)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,331 miles
    Test number
    651637011499
    • MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass63,460 miles (+2,672)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    63,460 miles
    Test number
    681780061993

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass60,788 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    60,788 miles
    Test number
    445852087951

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail60,788 miles (+2,306)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,788 miles
    Test number
    255118232331
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  6. Pass58,482 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    58,482 miles
    Test number
    501640504061
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  7. Fail58,482 miles (+2,226)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,482 miles
    Test number
    858191571160
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  8. Pass56,256 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    56,256 miles
    Test number
    631928383056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail56,256 miles (+3,178)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,256 miles
    Test number
    655312639345
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass53,078 miles (+4,609)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    53,078 miles
    Test number
    777476119209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass48,469 miles (+1,158)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    48,469 miles
    Test number
    393297774036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass47,311 miles (+716)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    47,311 miles
    Test number
    283068112294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass46,595 miles (+2,101)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    46,595 miles
    Test number
    359326512293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass44,494 miles (+3,376)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    44,494 miles
    Test number
    965411599744

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass41,118 miles (+2,188)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    41,118 miles
    Test number
    907968885172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass38,930 miles (+2,957)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    38,930 miles
    Test number
    999883804248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass35,973 miles (+3,283)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    35,973 miles
    Test number
    358784553457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass32,690 miles (+4,165)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    32,690 miles
    Test number
    335441152246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass28,525 miles (+5,489)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    28,525 miles
    Test number
    266906861264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass23,036 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    23,036 miles
    Test number
    531594170151
    • NoteFront tyres getting low.

Questions about K8 BDA

Does K8 BDA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K8 BDA is valid until 21 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on K8 BDA?
The MOT on K8 BDA is valid until 21 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K8 BDA done?
K8 BDA was recorded at 65,331 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2026, an average of 2,714 miles a year.
Has K8 BDA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K8 BDA has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on K8 BDA 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 K8 BDA find?
K8 BDA passed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively; offside rear service brake binding but not excessively.

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