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Volkswagen Beetle

Grey · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

N5 ONBMOT history

N5 ONB is a grey diesel Volkswagen Beetle first used on 23 Nov 2012. Its MOT is valid until 11 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 15 MOT tests, with 62,881 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2026.

N5 ONB grey Volkswagen Beetle – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Oct 2027
Mileage
62,881 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2026
MOT tests
15
12 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,493 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
N5 ONB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
23 Nov 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

N5 ONB was last recorded at 62,881 miles on 9 Oct 2026, 2,067 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
60,814 miles · 9 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2,067 miles
Average per year
2,493 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 62,881 miles
  • 2025 – 60,814 miles
  • 2024 – 58,614 miles
  • 2023 – 56,221 miles
  • 2022 – 53,755 miles
  • 2021 – 51,588 miles
  • 2020 – 49,752 miles
  • 2019 – 47,686 miles
  • 2018 – 44,920 miles
  • 2017 – 41,373 miles
  • 2016 – 38,406 miles
  • 2015 – 35,363 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,881 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Engine under-tray fitted restricts view of components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

15 tests since 25 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass62,881 miles (+2,067)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    62,881 miles
    Test number
    557824955181
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass60,814 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    60,814 miles
    Test number
    916734224688

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail60,814 miles (+2,200)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,814 miles
    Test number
    704284885677
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass58,614 miles (+2,393)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    58,614 miles
    Test number
    771379888567
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass56,221 miles (+2,466)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    56,221 miles
    Test number
    768016344526

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass53,755 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    53,755 miles
    Test number
    943548879812
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail53,755 miles (+2,167)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,755 miles
    Test number
    454898915249
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass51,588 miles (+1,836)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    51,588 miles
    Test number
    780045017004
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass49,752 miles (+2,066)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    49,752 miles
    Test number
    619476713794
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass47,686 miles (+2,766)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    47,686 miles
    Test number
    913943015591

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass44,920 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    44,920 miles
    Test number
    455177613584
    • AdvisoryEngine under-tray fitted restricts view of components
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail44,910 miles (+3,537)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,910 miles
    Test number
    613483999213
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine under-tray fitted restricts view of components
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass41,373 miles (+2,967)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    41,373 miles
    Test number
    771174285123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass38,406 miles (+3,043)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    38,406 miles
    Test number
    878771506577
    • AdvisoryHigh level stop light one LED segment is not working.

  15. Pass35,363 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    35,363 miles
    Test number
    208415325525

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about N5 ONB

Does N5 ONB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on N5 ONB is valid until 11 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on N5 ONB?
The MOT on N5 ONB is valid until 11 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has N5 ONB done?
N5 ONB was recorded at 62,881 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2026, an average of 2,493 miles a year.
Has N5 ONB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. N5 ONB has failed 3 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on N5 ONB 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 N5 ONB find?
N5 ONB passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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