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Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 1,998 cc

RRU 88MOT history

RRU 88 is a silver petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 15 Jan 2006. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 47,342 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jan 2027
Mileage
47,342 mi
At MOT on 29 Dec 2025
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,357 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
RRU 88
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
15 Jan 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

RRU 88 was last recorded at 47,342 miles on 29 Dec 2025, 1,329 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Dec 2020: 41,397 miles, lower than 49,796 miles on 16 Dec 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
46,013 miles · 9 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,329 miles
Average per year
2,357 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 47,342 miles
  • 2024 – 44,660 miles
  • 2023 – 43,351 miles
  • 2022 – 42,545 miles
  • 2020 – 41,397 miles
  • 2019 – 49,796 miles
  • 2018 – 39,156 miles
  • 2017 – 34,777 miles
  • 2016 – 32,296 miles
  • 2015 – 29,096 miles
  • 2014 – 26,220 miles
  • 2013 – 22,342 miles
  • 2012 – 18,469 miles
  • 2011 – 14,469 miles
  • 2010 – 11,127 miles
  • 2009 – 7,333 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass47,342 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • 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))

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.

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both on inside (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Both front tyres wearing on edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 6 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass47,342 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    47,342 miles
    Test number
    986850246194
    • 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))

  2. Fail47,342 miles (+1,329)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,342 miles
    Test number
    195995245559
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  3. Pass46,013 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    46,013 miles
    Test number
    596917786512

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail46,011 miles (+1,351)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,011 miles
    Test number
    644049826153
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

  5. Pass44,660 miles (+1,309)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    44,660 miles
    Test number
    198202502986

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass43,351 miles (+806)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    43,351 miles
    Test number
    241363033092
    • AdvisoryFront Movement in strut mountings with weight off.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass42,545 miles (+1,148)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    42,545 miles
    Test number
    818172448559
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner and Outer Sill Corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass41,397 miles (-8,399)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    41,397 miles
    Test number
    605520045423
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass49,796 miles (+10,640)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    49,796 miles
    Test number
    104721503931
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  10. Pass39,156 miles (+2,034)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    39,156 miles
    Test number
    470984053879

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass37,122 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    37,122 miles
    Test number
    591276896900
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at axle (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Fail37,122 miles (+2,345)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,122 miles
    Test number
    467637622102
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at axle (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass34,777 miles (+2,481)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    34,777 miles
    Test number
    128112603507
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass32,296 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    32,296 miles
    Test number
    378746832875
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both on inside (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on edges

  15. Fail32,296 miles (+3,200)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,296 miles
    Test number
    360508787080
    • FailureStop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating high level (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both on inside (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on edges

  16. Pass29,096 miles (+2,876)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    29,096 miles
    Test number
    186938405408
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteConditon of exhaust

  17. Pass26,220 miles (+3,878)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    26,220 miles
    Test number
    187204614018
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass22,342 miles (+3,873)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    22,342 miles
    Test number
    595070113056
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass18,469 miles (+4,000)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    18,469 miles
    Test number
    377041512031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass14,469 miles (+3,342)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    14,469 miles
    Test number
    438851211063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass11,127 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    11,127 miles
    Test number
    400134610032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail11,127 miles (+3,794)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,127 miles
    Test number
    250953610021
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

  23. Pass7,333 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    7,333 miles
    Test number
    643326309013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about RRU 88

What vehicle is registration RRU 88 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show RRU 88 on a silver petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 15 Jan 2006. 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 RRU 88 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on RRU 88 is valid until 16 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on RRU 88?
The MOT on RRU 88 is valid until 16 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has RRU 88 done?
RRU 88 was recorded at 47,342 miles at its MOT on 29 Dec 2025, an average of 2,357 miles a year.
Has RRU 88 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. RRU 88 has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on RRU 88 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Dec 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on RRU 88 find?
RRU 88 passed its latest MOT on 29 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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