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Volkswagen Beetle

Silver · Petrol · 2009 · 1,595 cc

RP 6442MOT history

RP 6442 is a silver petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 20 May 2009. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jun 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 44,129 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Jun 2027
Mileage
44,129 mi
At MOT on 21 May 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,605 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
RP 6442
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
20 May 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
21 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

RP 6442 was last recorded at 44,129 miles on 21 May 2026, 822 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
43,307 miles · 3 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
822 miles
Average per year
2,605 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 44,129 miles
  • 2025 – 43,307 miles
  • 2024 – 42,137 miles
  • 2023 – 41,287 miles
  • 2022 – 39,587 miles
  • 2021 – 38,054 miles
  • 2020 – 37,426 miles
  • 2019 – 33,755 miles
  • 2018 – 29,477 miles
  • 2017 – 24,176 miles
  • 2016 – 21,023 miles
  • 2015 – 18,337 miles
  • 2014 – 11,629 miles
  • 2013 – 9,632 miles
  • 2012 – 7,467 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass44,129 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryO/s n/s outer sills covered with underseal not allowing full inspection

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 Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener hanging from interior mirror.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

19 tests since 23 Apr 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass44,129 miles (+822)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    44,129 miles
    Test number
    983694323612
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s n/s outer sills covered with underseal not allowing full inspection

  2. Pass43,307 miles (+1,170)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    43,307 miles
    Test number
    869549711569
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass42,137 miles (+850)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    42,137 miles
    Test number
    736027209389
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass41,287 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    41,287 miles
    Test number
    147718082543
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened on o/s n/s subframe bush locations (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail41,285 miles (+1,698)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,285 miles
    Test number
    747209123878
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened on o/s n/s subframe bush locations (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass39,587 miles (+1,533)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    39,587 miles
    Test number
    774151077012
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front track rod corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front track rod corroded

  7. Pass38,054 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    38,054 miles
    Test number
    233864496517
    • 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 Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail38,054 miles (+628)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,054 miles
    Test number
    330756939733
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • 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 Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass37,426 miles (+3,671)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    37,426 miles
    Test number
    905505778534
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion underside of vehicle

  10. Pass33,755 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    33,755 miles
    Test number
    457596486136
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener hanging from interior mirror.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber casing corroded.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock absorber casing corroded.

  11. Fail33,755 miles (+4,278)1 major2 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,755 miles
    Test number
    166980587914
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener hanging from interior mirror.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber casing corroded.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear shock absorber casing corroded.

  12. Pass29,477 miles (+5,301)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2019
    Odometer
    29,477 miles
    Test number
    982186432478
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.9mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass24,176 miles (+3,153)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2018
    Odometer
    24,176 miles
    Test number
    711971293941
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake discs worn
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower arms corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth front track rods corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorbers corroded
    • AdvisoryN/s/f lower arm bush worn

  14. Pass21,023 miles (+2,686)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2017
    Odometer
    21,023 miles
    Test number
    711108881689
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

  15. Fail18,337 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,337 miles
    Test number
    625582315100
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

  16. Pass18,337 miles (+6,708)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2016
    Odometer
    18,337 miles
    Test number
    635132215145
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering arm slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

  17. Pass11,629 miles (+1,997)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2015
    Odometer
    11,629 miles
    Test number
    529655814199
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass9,632 miles (+2,165)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2014
    Odometer
    9,632 miles
    Test number
    355245113102
    • NoteFront and rear brake disks have surface rust from lack of use

  19. Pass7,467 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2013
    Odometer
    7,467 miles
    Test number
    439724612154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about RP 6442

What vehicle is registration RP 6442 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show RP 6442 on a silver petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 20 May 2009. 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 RP 6442 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on RP 6442 is valid until 11 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on RP 6442?
The MOT on RP 6442 is valid until 11 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has RP 6442 done?
RP 6442 was recorded at 44,129 miles at its MOT on 21 May 2026, an average of 2,605 miles a year.
Has RP 6442 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. RP 6442 has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 18 May 2023.
Has the mileage on RP 6442 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 RP 6442 find?
RP 6442 passed its latest MOT on 21 May 2026 with 8 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 5 more.

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