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Blue · Petrol · 2013 · 1,390 cc

K8 BTLMOT history

K8 BTL is a blue petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 17 Oct 2013. Its MOT is valid until 18 Oct 2027 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 96,718 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.

K8 BTL blue Volkswagen Beetle – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Oct 2027
Mileage
96,718 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2026
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
7,472 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K8 BTL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
17 Oct 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K8 BTL was last recorded at 96,718 miles on 5 Oct 2026, 7,791 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
88,927 miles · 15 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
7,791 miles
Average per year
7,472 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,718 miles
  • 2025 – 88,927 miles
  • 2024 – 81,440 miles
  • 2023 – 72,444 miles
  • 2022 – 64,005 miles
  • 2021 – 55,632 miles
  • 2020 – 51,577 miles
  • 2019 – 48,137 miles
  • 2018 – 39,394 miles
  • 2017 – 30,269 miles
  • 2016 – 22,250 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,718 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

Full MOT history

12 tests since 17 Oct 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,718 miles (+7,791)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    96,718 miles
    Test number
    247722702775

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass88,927 miles (+7,487)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    88,927 miles
    Test number
    863529864643

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass81,440 miles (+8,996)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    81,440 miles
    Test number
    316193474457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass72,444 miles (+8,439)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    72,444 miles
    Test number
    706893911358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass64,005 miles (+8,373)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    64,005 miles
    Test number
    356734869470
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass55,632 miles (+4,055)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    55,632 miles
    Test number
    567951846573

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass51,577 miles (+3,440)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    51,577 miles
    Test number
    968939832726

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass48,137 miles (+8,743)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    48,137 miles
    Test number
    106754380039
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass39,394 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    39,394 miles
    Test number
    105910289384
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Fail39,391 miles (+9,122)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,391 miles
    Test number
    826250314986
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass30,269 miles (+8,019)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    30,269 miles
    Test number
    913991304397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass22,250 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    22,250 miles
    Test number
    464425342244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K8 BTL

Does K8 BTL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K8 BTL is valid until 18 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on K8 BTL?
The MOT on K8 BTL is valid until 18 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K8 BTL done?
K8 BTL was recorded at 96,718 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2026, an average of 7,472 miles a year.
Has K8 BTL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K8 BTL has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2018.
Has the mileage on K8 BTL 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 BTL find?
K8 BTL passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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