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Volkswagen Beetle

Silver · Petrol · 2009 · 1,596 cc

S12 FVWMOT history

S12 FVW is a silver petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 13 Jul 2009. Its MOT is valid until 19 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 106,951 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Aug 2027
Mileage
106,951 mi
At MOT on 30 Jul 2026
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,954 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S12 FVW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
13 Jul 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S12 FVW was last recorded at 106,951 miles on 30 Jul 2026, 419 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,532 miles · 13 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
419 miles
Average per year
5,954 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,951 miles
  • 2025 – 106,532 miles
  • 2024 – 106,149 miles
  • 2023 – 103,442 miles
  • 2022 – 102,083 miles
  • 2021 – 99,600 miles
  • 2020 – 87,933 miles
  • 2019 – 77,425 miles
  • 2018 – 64,032 miles
  • 2017 – 52,745 miles
  • 2016 – 50,140 miles
  • 2015 – 47,291 miles
  • 2014 – 40,249 miles
  • 2013 – 31,762 miles
  • 2012 – 23,831 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,951 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Headlamp not working on main beam

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 9 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,951 miles (+419)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    106,951 miles
    Test number
    907282960050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass106,532 miles (+383)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    106,532 miles
    Test number
    280471482637

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass106,149 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    106,149 miles
    Test number
    886223109119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail106,149 miles (+2,707)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,149 miles
    Test number
    166354270026
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass103,442 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    103,442 miles
    Test number
    985859634564
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail103,442 miles (+1,359)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,442 miles
    Test number
    699796570411
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass102,083 miles (+2,483)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    102,083 miles
    Test number
    269937054838

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass99,600 miles (+112)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    99,600 miles
    Test number
    336863458972
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perrished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perrished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail99,488 miles (+11,555)1 dangerous7 major15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,488 miles
    Test number
    848705949532
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perrished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perrished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside wing mirror slightly loose

  10. Pass87,933 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    87,933 miles
    Test number
    979955373526
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Fail87,933 miles (+10,508)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,933 miles
    Test number
    501813042734
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass77,425 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    77,425 miles
    Test number
    261445672751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail77,424 miles (+13,392)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,424 miles
    Test number
    337886767580
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  14. Pass64,032 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    64,032 miles
    Test number
    446439931355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail64,032 miles (+11,287)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,032 miles
    Test number
    133928431781
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just legal (5.2.3 (e))

  16. Pass52,745 miles (+2,605)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    52,745 miles
    Test number
    985619201791
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  17. Pass50,140 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    50,140 miles
    Test number
    682654134142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail50,140 miles (+2,849)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,140 miles
    Test number
    433301340630
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass47,291 miles (+7,042)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    47,291 miles
    Test number
    501879039761

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass40,249 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    40,249 miles
    Test number
    518128724349
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteUnder tray has bolts missing

  21. Fail40,249 miles (+8,487)1 failure4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,249 miles
    Test number
    736478524336
    • FailureRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEPC light on dash
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteUnder tray has bolts missing

  22. Pass31,762 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    31,762 miles
    Test number
    316840533335
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteTread cracking on both rear tyres

  23. Fail31,762 miles (+7,931)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,762 miles
    Test number
    287620333307
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteTread cracking on both rear tyres

  24. Pass23,831 miles (+59)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    23,831 miles
    Test number
    427785332470
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  25. Pass23,772 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    23,772 miles
    Test number
    388612322203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S12 FVW

Does S12 FVW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S12 FVW is valid until 19 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S12 FVW?
The MOT on S12 FVW is valid until 19 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S12 FVW done?
S12 FVW was recorded at 106,951 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2026, an average of 5,954 miles a year.
Has S12 FVW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S12 FVW has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on S12 FVW 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 S12 FVW find?
S12 FVW passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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