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Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet

Red · Petrol · 2003 · 1,984 cc

S15 VWBMOT history

S15 VWB is a red petrol Volkswagen Beetle Cabriolet first used on 19 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 22 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 89,920 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Mar 2027
Mileage
89,920 mi
At MOT on 23 Mar 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,841 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S15 VWB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle Cabriolet
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
19 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S15 VWB was last recorded at 89,920 miles on 23 Mar 2026, 16 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,904 miles · 4 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
16 miles
Average per year
2,841 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,920 miles
  • 2025 – 88,076 miles
  • 2024 – 85,552 miles
  • 2023 – 80,674 miles
  • 2022 – 77,832 miles
  • 2021 – 76,540 miles
  • 2020 – 74,635 miles
  • 2019 – 72,021 miles
  • 2018 – 66,514 miles
  • 2017 – 63,158 miles
  • 2016 – 60,468 miles
  • 2015 – 56,175 miles
  • 2014 – 55,668 miles
  • 2013 – 53,522 miles
  • 2011 – 49,587 miles
  • 2010 – 48,478 miles
  • 2009 – 46,344 miles
  • 2008 – 42,898 miles
  • 2007 – 39,246 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,920 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major4 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2026

Full MOT history

28 tests since 2 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,920 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    89,920 miles
    Test number
    909678231344
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail89,920 miles (+16)1 repaired2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,920 miles
    Test number
    840959333950
    • Repaired at testFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail89,904 miles (+1,828)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,904 miles
    Test number
    489174323939
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust bracket broken
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre heavily perished and cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside rear coil spring corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside number plate light lense missing
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded and worn

  4. Pass88,076 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    88,076 miles
    Test number
    891315977422
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre cracking/wearing on outer edge
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail88,074 miles (+2,522)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,074 miles
    Test number
    323996067717
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre cracking/wearing on outer edge
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass85,552 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    85,552 miles
    Test number
    333776109818
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail85,552 miles (+4,878)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,552 miles
    Test number
    256855944208
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass80,674 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    80,674 miles
    Test number
    677060272449
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  9. Fail80,673 miles (+2,841)2 dangerous1 major2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,673 miles
    Test number
    146851494657
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  10. Pass77,832 miles (+1)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    77,832 miles
    Test number
    639767260806
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside hand brake cable outer sheath damaged ( compressing under load )
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  11. Fail77,831 miles (+1,291)5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,831 miles
    Test number
    269173762380
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside hand brake cable outer sheath damaged ( compressing under load )
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  12. Pass76,540 miles (+1)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    76,540 miles
    Test number
    631818172155
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front top strut mount has slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))

  13. Fail76,539 miles (+1,904)1 dangerous5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,539 miles
    Test number
    102574529029
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed damage to side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front top strut mount has slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass74,635 miles (+2,614)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    74,635 miles
    Test number
    811213939351
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront headlamps deteriorated

  15. Pass72,021 miles (+5,507)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    72,021 miles
    Test number
    272582571627
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust bracket corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  16. Pass66,514 miles (+3,356)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    66,514 miles
    Test number
    866392207843
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

  17. Pass63,158 miles (+2,690)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    63,158 miles
    Test number
    297676521922

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass60,468 miles (+4,293)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    60,468 miles
    Test number
    218455384213
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn below the legal tread depth limit on the inner edge.

  19. Pass56,175 miles (+507)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    56,175 miles
    Test number
    397300435095
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing inside edges
    • NoteOff side front tyre has low air pressure
    • NoteOff side front tyre wearing inside edge

  20. Pass55,668 miles (+2,146)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    55,668 miles
    Test number
    179854014122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass53,522 miles (+3,935)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    53,522 miles
    Test number
    148531163178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass49,587 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    49,587 miles
    Test number
    199284001352
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  23. Fail49,581 miles (+1,103)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,581 miles
    Test number
    646684501310
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  24. Pass48,478 miles (+2,134)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    48,478 miles
    Test number
    221551590295
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  25. Pass46,344 miles (+3,446)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    46,344 miles
    Test number
    253299189235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass42,898 miles (+3,652)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    42,898 miles
    Test number
    574195898220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass39,246 miles (+3,227)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    39,246 miles
    Test number
    764975197205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass36,019 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    36,019 miles
    Test number
    921782997044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S15 VWB

Does S15 VWB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S15 VWB is valid until 22 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S15 VWB?
The MOT on S15 VWB is valid until 22 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S15 VWB done?
S15 VWB was recorded at 89,920 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2026, an average of 2,841 miles a year.
Has S15 VWB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S15 VWB has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on S15 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 S15 VWB find?
S15 VWB passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front coil spring corroded, and 3 more.

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