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Red · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

S10 VWBMOT history

S10 VWB is a red diesel Volkswagen Beetle first used on 30 Oct 2012. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jun 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 48,856 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jun 2026.

S10 VWB red Volkswagen Beetle – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jun 2027
Mileage
48,856 mi
At MOT on 15 Jun 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,410 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S10 VWB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Oct 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S10 VWB was last recorded at 48,856 miles on 15 Jun 2026, 5,636 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
43,220 miles · 18 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
5,636 miles
Average per year
3,410 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 48,856 miles
  • 2025 – 43,220 miles
  • 2024 – 37,771 miles
  • 2023 – 33,134 miles
  • 2022 – 28,759 miles
  • 2021 – 22,863 miles
  • 2020 – 22,607 miles
  • 2019 – 20,986 miles
  • 2018 – 19,529 miles
  • 2017 – 17,742 miles
  • 2016 – 15,742 miles
  • 2015 – 12,472 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass48,856 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing slightly on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing slightly on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing slightly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Offside & Nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Offside & Nearside shock-absorbers slightly corroded
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

18 tests since 14 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass48,856 miles (+5,636)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    48,856 miles
    Test number
    372934941453
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing slightly on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing slightly on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing slightly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Offside & Nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Offside & Nearside shock-absorbers slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass43,220 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    43,220 miles
    Test number
    594969187710
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Offside & Nearside shock-absorbers slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Offside & Nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail43,212 miles (+5,441)1 dangerous8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,212 miles
    Test number
    385285543104
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Offside & Nearside shock-absorbers slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Offside & Nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass37,771 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    37,771 miles
    Test number
    924934183214
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle beam showing signs of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s rears cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail37,771 miles (+4,637)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,771 miles
    Test number
    478704781192
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle beam showing signs of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s rears cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass33,134 miles (+4,375)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    33,134 miles
    Test number
    157796675621

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass28,759 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    28,759 miles
    Test number
    592281934391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail28,757 miles (+5,894)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,757 miles
    Test number
    475752365587
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass22,863 miles (+256)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    22,863 miles
    Test number
    590399072909

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass22,607 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    22,607 miles
    Test number
    782370014545
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Fail22,605 miles (+1,619)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,605 miles
    Test number
    895913802274
    • DangerousNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass20,986 miles (+1,457)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    20,986 miles
    Test number
    493617631064
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass19,529 miles (+1,787)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    19,529 miles
    Test number
    211054679825
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  14. Pass17,742 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    17,742 miles
    Test number
    358524567773

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail17,742 miles (+2,000)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,742 miles
    Test number
    481396549557
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass15,742 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    15,742 miles
    Test number
    443868393246
    • AdvisoryLeak of gasses from DPF clamp

  17. Fail15,742 miles (+3,270)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,742 miles
    Test number
    762909991543
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryLeak of gasses from DPF clamp

  18. Pass12,472 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    12,472 miles
    Test number
    199674915733

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S10 VWB

Does S10 VWB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S10 VWB is valid until 22 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on S10 VWB?
The MOT on S10 VWB is valid until 22 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S10 VWB done?
S10 VWB was recorded at 48,856 miles at its MOT on 15 Jun 2026, an average of 3,410 miles a year.
Has S10 VWB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S10 VWB has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on S10 VWB 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 S10 VWB find?
S10 VWB passed its latest MOT on 15 Jun 2026 with 12 advisories: exhaust system corroded; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 9 more.

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