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Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

KSL 728MOT history

KSL 728 is a silver diesel Volkswagen Beetle first used on 16 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 24 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 190,106 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Sept 2027
Mileage
190,106 mi
At MOT on 25 Sept 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,559 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
KSL 728
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
16 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

KSL 728 was last recorded at 190,106 miles on 25 Sept 2026, 84 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
190,022 miles · 8 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
84 miles
Average per year
7,559 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 190,106 miles
  • 2025 – 180,494 miles
  • 2024 – 171,063 miles
  • 2023 – 161,644 miles
  • 2022 – 151,567 miles
  • 2021 – 141,803 miles
  • 2020 – 137,050 miles
  • 2019 – 131,195 miles
  • 2018 – 123,648 miles
  • 2016 – 115,537 miles
  • 2015 – 108,400 miles
  • 2014 – 102,951 miles
  • 2013 – 98,075 miles
  • 2012 – 94,229 miles
  • 2011 – 90,329 miles
  • 2010 – 82,527 miles
  • 2009 – 73,119 miles
  • 2008 – 64,271 miles
  • 2007 – 54,170 miles
  • 2006 – 39,800 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass190,106 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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill as marked

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill as marked

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Corrosion on all prescribed areas,front/rear sub frames,all suspension and all brake components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

27 tests since 6 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass190,106 miles (+84)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    190,106 miles
    Test number
    387719176001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail190,022 miles (+9,528)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,022 miles
    Test number
    770734761033
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside 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))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside park brake poor
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  3. Pass180,494 miles (+9,431)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    180,494 miles
    Test number
    836047585338
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass171,063 miles (+115)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    171,063 miles
    Test number
    124656998426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail170,948 miles (+9,304)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,948 miles
    Test number
    962278427959
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on all prescribed areas, front/rear sub frames, all suspension and all brake components
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass161,644 miles (+10,077)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    161,644 miles
    Test number
    925012577394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass151,567 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    151,567 miles
    Test number
    797667220745
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on all prescribed areas,front/rear sub frames,all suspension and all brake components
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail151,565 miles (+9,762)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,565 miles
    Test number
    560049272911
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on all prescribed areas,front/rear sub frames,all suspension and all brake components
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Replacement recommended (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Replacement recommended (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass141,803 miles (+4,753)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    141,803 miles
    Test number
    476272056492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass137,050 miles (+5,855)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    137,050 miles
    Test number
    724531303277
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Replacement recommended (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  11. Pass131,195 miles (+7,547)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    131,195 miles
    Test number
    423824475331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass123,648 miles (+7)15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    123,648 miles
    Test number
    488811567240
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All....Replacement recommended (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated All (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on all prescribed areas,front/rear sub frames,suspension and brake components
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Replacement recommended (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber top mount has vertical movement .....Replacement recommended
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear....Replacement recommended (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Replacement recommended (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All....Replacement recommended (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Replacement recommended (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber top mount has vertical movement......Replacement recommended
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit....Replacement recommended....225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All....Replacement recommended (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Fail123,641 miles (+8,104)3 major15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,641 miles
    Test number
    160933377320
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All....Replacement recommended (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated All (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on all prescribed areas,front/rear sub frames,suspension and brake components
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Replacement recommended (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber top mount has vertical movement .....Replacement recommended
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear....Replacement recommended (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Replacement recommended (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All....Replacement recommended (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Replacement recommended (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber top mount has vertical movement......Replacement recommended
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit....Replacement recommended....225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All....Replacement recommended (1.1.11 (c))

  14. Pass115,537 miles (+7,137)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    115,537 miles
    Test number
    863122971865
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass108,400 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    108,400 miles
    Test number
    206964417214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail108,400 miles (+5,449)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,400 miles
    Test number
    504209399566
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Pass102,951 miles (+4,876)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    102,951 miles
    Test number
    535251514344
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • Note1.corrosion on all coil springs. 2.corrosion on brake discs/unions/ferrules etc.

  18. Fail98,075 miles2 repaired6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,075 miles
    Test number
    159096703378
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteCorrosion to back box

  19. Pass98,075 miles (+3,846)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    98,075 miles
    Test number
    265616603388
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteCorrosion to back box

  20. Pass94,229 miles (+3,900)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    94,229 miles
    Test number
    199635212354
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteExhaust tail section outer skin corroded

  21. Pass90,329 miles (+7,802)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    90,329 miles
    Test number
    738199301328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass82,527 miles (+9,408)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    82,527 miles
    Test number
    430335400301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass73,119 miles (+8,848)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    73,119 miles
    Test number
    323600319364
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  24. Pass64,271 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    64,271 miles
    Test number
    404960818385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail64,271 miles (+10,101)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,271 miles
    Test number
    620270118373
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  26. Pass54,170 miles (+14,370)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    54,170 miles
    Test number
    362463117324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass39,800 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    39,800 miles
    Test number
    312660516398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about KSL 728

What vehicle is registration KSL 728 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show KSL 728 on a silver diesel Volkswagen Beetle first used on 16 Nov 2003. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does KSL 728 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on KSL 728 is valid until 24 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on KSL 728?
The MOT on KSL 728 is valid until 24 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has KSL 728 done?
KSL 728 was recorded at 190,106 miles at its MOT on 25 Sept 2026, an average of 7,559 miles a year.
Has KSL 728 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. KSL 728 has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on KSL 728 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 KSL 728 find?
KSL 728 passed its latest MOT on 25 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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