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Beige · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

S12 LVWMOT history

S12 LVW is a beige diesel Volkswagen Beetle first used on 10 Apr 2008. Its MOT expired on 23 May 2024 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 114,757 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 May 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 23 May 2024
Mileage
114,757 mi
At MOT on 10 May 2023
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,913 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S12 LVW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
10 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 May 2024
Latest MOT test
10 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S12 LVW was last recorded at 114,757 miles on 10 May 2023, 15,696 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 May 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,061 miles · 24 May 2022
Between the last two tests
15,696 miles
Average per year
5,913 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 114,757 miles
  • 2022 – 99,061 miles
  • 2021 – 98,339 miles
  • 2020 – 95,921 miles
  • 2019 – 91,454 miles
  • 2018 – 81,852 miles
  • 2017 – 78,067 miles
  • 2016 – 75,556 miles
  • 2015 – 74,436 miles
  • 2014 – 70,622 miles
  • 2013 – 63,744 miles
  • 2012 – 54,975 miles
  • 2011 – 46,511 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,757 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 2 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,757 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2024
    Odometer
    114,757 miles
    Test number
    977195804392
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail114,757 miles (+15,696)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,757 miles
    Test number
    636166244455
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass99,061 miles (+722)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2023
    Odometer
    99,061 miles
    Test number
    724540090751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass98,339 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    98,339 miles
    Test number
    402520479320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail98,335 miles (+2,414)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,335 miles
    Test number
    561069048953
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn strut mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn strut mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass95,921 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    95,921 miles
    Test number
    108959201195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail95,921 miles (+4,467)3 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,921 miles
    Test number
    183720495317
    • MajorBrake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only Hand brake Cable Broken (1.1.6 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  8. Pass91,454 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    91,454 miles
    Test number
    367473539966

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail91,450 miles (+9,598)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,450 miles
    Test number
    593244242049
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass81,852 miles (+3,785)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    81,852 miles
    Test number
    792873808585
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside handbrake quadrant held off its stop

  11. Pass78,067 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    78,067 miles
    Test number
    882939131541

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail78,067 miles (+2,511)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,067 miles
    Test number
    110264921534
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play track rod (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  13. Pass75,556 miles (+1,120)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    75,556 miles
    Test number
    587888438980
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass74,436 miles (+3,814)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    74,436 miles
    Test number
    293270716221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass70,622 miles (+6,878)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    70,622 miles
    Test number
    727752944311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass63,744 miles (+8,769)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    63,744 miles
    Test number
    305556533300
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass54,975 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    54,975 miles
    Test number
    807418842332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass54,935 miles (+2,169)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    54,935 miles
    Test number
    987850912362
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteNear side front steering arm has slight play

  19. Pass52,766 miles (+6,255)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    52,766 miles
    Test number
    209039672190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass46,511 miles (+3,832)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    46,511 miles
    Test number
    225961881435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass42,679 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    42,679 miles
    Test number
    866031061083
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteBolts missing from engine guard on underside
    • NoteOuter sidewall damage on nearside front tyre

Questions about S12 LVW

Does S12 LVW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S12 LVW expired on 23 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S12 LVW?
The MOT on S12 LVW expired on 23 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S12 LVW done?
S12 LVW was recorded at 114,757 miles at its MOT on 10 May 2023, an average of 5,913 miles a year.
Has S12 LVW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S12 LVW has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 10 May 2023.
Has the mileage on S12 LVW 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 LVW find?
S12 LVW passed its latest MOT on 10 May 2023 with 1 advisory: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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