Volkswagen Beetle
Red · Petrol · 2013 · 1,197 cc
S12 GRNMOT history
S12 GRN is a red petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 8 Aug 2013. Its MOT is valid until 23 May 2027 and it has passed 11 of 19 MOT tests, with 59,454 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 23 May 2027
- Mileage
- 59,454 mi
- At MOT on 30 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 11 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 3,559 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S12 GRN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Beetle
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,197 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2013
- First used
- 8 Aug 2013
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 23 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S12 GRN was last recorded at 59,454 miles on 30 Apr 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 59,454 miles · 29 Apr 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 3,559 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 59,454 miles
- 2025 – 56,231 miles
- 2024 – 52,520 miles
- 2023 – 49,058 miles
- 2022 – 45,009 miles
- 2021 – 41,525 miles
- 2020 – 38,184 miles
- 2019 – 34,658 miles
- 2018 – 30,387 miles
- 2017 – 24,923 miles
- 2016 – 24,906 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass59,454 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 pin or bush excessively worn
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2025
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2025
Full MOT history
19 tests since 9 Aug 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass59,454 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2027
- Odometer
- 59,454 miles
- Test number
- 266253516176
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail59,454 miles (+3,223)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,454 miles
- Test number
- 767421410114
- MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass56,231 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2026
- Odometer
- 56,231 miles
- Test number
- 344007470609
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail56,231 miles (+3,711)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,231 miles
- Test number
- 237104949164
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass52,520 miles (+3,462)
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2025
- Odometer
- 52,520 miles
- Test number
- 803914612767
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,058 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2024
- Odometer
- 49,058 miles
- Test number
- 306787549311
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail49,056 miles (+4,047)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,056 miles
- Test number
- 443238279798
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass45,009 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2023
- Odometer
- 45,009 miles
- Test number
- 283473841307
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail45,005 miles (+3,480)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,005 miles
- Test number
- 358163860660
- MajorCoil spring fractured or broken both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass41,525 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2022
- Odometer
- 41,525 miles
- Test number
- 582969719653
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Fail41,525 miles (+3,341)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,525 miles
- Test number
- 758200667340
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Pass38,184 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2021
- Odometer
- 38,184 miles
- Test number
- 480793694150
- AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))
Fail38,184 miles (+3,526)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,184 miles
- Test number
- 239048088888
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))
Pass34,658 miles (+4,271)
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2020
- Odometer
- 34,658 miles
- Test number
- 322104858485
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,387 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2019
- Odometer
- 30,387 miles
- Test number
- 779515949042
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail30,387 miles (+5,464)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 30,387 miles
- Test number
- 868432142611
- Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Pass24,923 miles (+17)
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2018
- Odometer
- 24,923 miles
- Test number
- 285800756566
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,906 miles (+57)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 24,906 miles
- Test number
- 112996060246
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail24,849 miles2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 24,849 miles
- Test number
- 367981132941
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Questions about S12 GRN
- Does S12 GRN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S12 GRN is valid until 23 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S12 GRN?
- The MOT on S12 GRN is valid until 23 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S12 GRN done?
- S12 GRN was recorded at 59,454 miles at its MOT on 30 Apr 2026, an average of 3,559 miles a year.
- Has S12 GRN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S12 GRN has failed 8 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on S12 GRN 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 GRN find?
- S12 GRN passed its latest MOT on 30 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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