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Brown · Diesel · 2014 · 1,968 cc

S16 BKEMOT history

S16 BKE is a brown diesel Volkswagen Beetle first used on 21 May 2014. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jul 2027 and it has passed 10 of 17 MOT tests, with 105,284 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jul 2026.

S16 BKE brown Volkswagen Beetle – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jul 2027
Mileage
105,284 mi
At MOT on 27 Jul 2026
MOT tests
17
10 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,186 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S16 BKE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Brown
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
21 May 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S16 BKE was last recorded at 105,284 miles on 27 Jul 2026, 6,742 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,542 miles · 28 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
6,742 miles
Average per year
8,186 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 105,284 miles
  • 2025 – 98,542 miles
  • 2024 – 90,235 miles
  • 2023 – 84,430 miles
  • 2022 – 82,631 miles
  • 2021 – 79,683 miles
  • 2020 – 67,024 miles
  • 2019 – 55,899 miles
  • 2018 – 43,194 miles
  • 2017 – 30,072 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,284 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

17 tests since 19 May 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,284 miles (+6,742)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    105,284 miles
    Test number
    505766505887
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass98,542 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    98,542 miles
    Test number
    434090014850
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail98,542 miles (+8,307)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,542 miles
    Test number
    198922396030
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass90,235 miles (+5,805)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    90,235 miles
    Test number
    954178509349
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass84,430 miles (+1,799)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    84,430 miles
    Test number
    834734093681

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass82,631 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    82,631 miles
    Test number
    260945786885
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail82,631 miles (+2,948)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,631 miles
    Test number
    299887928613
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass79,683 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2022
    Odometer
    79,683 miles
    Test number
    781904869707

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail79,683 miles (+12,659)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,683 miles
    Test number
    468858072990
    • DangerousOffside Front 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))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

  10. Pass67,024 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2021
    Odometer
    67,024 miles
    Test number
    559841455408
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail67,020 miles (+11,121)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,020 miles
    Test number
    456467759119
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass55,899 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    55,899 miles
    Test number
    773322063094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail55,891 miles (+12,697)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,891 miles
    Test number
    859546618534
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre wearing uneven on inside edge

  14. Pass43,194 miles (+6)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2019
    Odometer
    43,194 miles
    Test number
    457001696576
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  15. Fail43,188 miles (+13,116)2 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,188 miles
    Test number
    331658230427
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  16. Pass30,072 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2018
    Odometer
    30,072 miles
    Test number
    429484530243
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  17. Fail30,072 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,072 miles
    Test number
    642483175781
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

Questions about S16 BKE

Does S16 BKE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S16 BKE is valid until 28 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S16 BKE?
The MOT on S16 BKE is valid until 28 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S16 BKE done?
S16 BKE was recorded at 105,284 miles at its MOT on 27 Jul 2026, an average of 8,186 miles a year.
Has S16 BKE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S16 BKE has failed 7 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on S16 BKE 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 S16 BKE find?
S16 BKE passed its latest MOT on 27 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: front brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.; nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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