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Volkswagen Beetle

Black · Diesel · 2007 · 1,896 cc

M17 ARTMOT history

M17 ART is a black diesel Volkswagen Beetle first used on 14 Sept 2007. Its MOT is valid until 2 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 108,091 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Apr 2027
Mileage
108,091 mi
At MOT on 26 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,451 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M17 ART
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
14 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M17 ART was last recorded at 108,091 miles on 26 Mar 2026, 1,472 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,619 miles · 19 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,472 miles
Average per year
4,451 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 108,091 miles
  • 2025 – 106,619 miles
  • 2024 – 105,988 miles
  • 2023 – 104,626 miles
  • 2022 – 103,274 miles
  • 2021 – 102,837 miles
  • 2020 – 102,002 miles
  • 2019 – 93,546 miles
  • 2018 – 88,068 miles
  • 2017 – 84,228 miles
  • 2016 – 80,122 miles
  • 2015 – 74,848 miles
  • 2014 – 67,687 miles
  • 2013 – 61,715 miles
  • 2012 – 51,543 miles
  • 2011 – 44,632 miles
  • 2010 – 38,891 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,091 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 7 Sept 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,091 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    108,091 miles
    Test number
    768857543049
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail108,089 miles (+1,470)2 major1 repaired2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,089 miles
    Test number
    138577792452
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass106,619 miles (+631)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    106,619 miles
    Test number
    367331578607
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Offside rear outer sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass105,988 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    105,988 miles
    Test number
    306834383642
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail105,988 miles (+1,362)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,988 miles
    Test number
    756769240611
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass104,626 miles (+1,352)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    104,626 miles
    Test number
    382514169913
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass103,274 miles (+437)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    103,274 miles
    Test number
    222005592623

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass102,837 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    102,837 miles
    Test number
    560622617630
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Fail102,837 miles (+835)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,837 miles
    Test number
    672475258246
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass102,002 miles (+8)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    102,002 miles
    Test number
    419995754010
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  11. Fail101,994 miles (+8,448)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,994 miles
    Test number
    421056662989
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced on the outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength on the outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength on the outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  12. Pass93,546 miles (+5,478)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    93,546 miles
    Test number
    698003026792

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass88,068 miles (+3,840)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2019
    Odometer
    88,068 miles
    Test number
    905120655926

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass84,228 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2018
    Odometer
    84,228 miles
    Test number
    208295625209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail84,228 miles (+4,106)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,228 miles
    Test number
    556222299934
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  16. Pass80,122 miles (+5,274)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2017
    Odometer
    80,122 miles
    Test number
    242593033850

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass74,848 miles (+7,161)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2016
    Odometer
    74,848 miles
    Test number
    529835635145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass67,687 miles (+5,972)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2015
    Odometer
    67,687 miles
    Test number
    106883244190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass61,715 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    61,715 miles
    Test number
    735523663233
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Fail61,707 miles (+10,164)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,707 miles
    Test number
    195252563284
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass51,543 miles (+6,911)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    51,543 miles
    Test number
    987113762255
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteFront tyres perishing between tread

  22. Pass44,632 miles (+5,741)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    44,632 miles
    Test number
    769622861250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass38,891 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    38,891 miles
    Test number
    201110050259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about M17 ART

Does M17 ART currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M17 ART is valid until 2 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on M17 ART?
The MOT on M17 ART is valid until 2 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M17 ART done?
M17 ART was recorded at 108,091 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2026, an average of 4,451 miles a year.
Has M17 ART ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M17 ART has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on M17 ART 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 M17 ART find?
M17 ART passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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