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Volkswagen Beetle

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

S16 HONMOT history

S16 HON is a blue diesel Volkswagen Beetle first used on 15 May 2004. Its MOT is valid until 28 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 136,202 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Apr 2027
Mileage
136,202 mi
At MOT on 16 Apr 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,823 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S16 HON
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
15 May 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S16 HON was last recorded at 136,202 miles on 16 Apr 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,198 miles · 9 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
5,823 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 136,202 miles
  • 2025 – 127,011 miles
  • 2024 – 119,920 miles
  • 2023 – 117,868 miles
  • 2022 – 115,310 miles
  • 2021 – 113,251 miles
  • 2020 – 111,512 miles
  • 2019 – 108,481 miles
  • 2018 – 106,010 miles
  • 2017 – 102,812 miles
  • 2016 – 100,302 miles
  • 2015 – 95,862 miles
  • 2014 – 87,079 miles
  • 2013 – 79,066 miles
  • 2012 – 70,947 miles
  • 2011 – 69,957 miles
  • 2010 – 61,078 miles
  • 2009 – 48,040 miles
  • 2008 – 38,434 miles
  • 2007 – 25,633 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,202 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

29 tests since 21 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,202 miles (+4)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    136,202 miles
    Test number
    984174823358
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  2. Fail136,198 miles (+9,187)4 dangerous2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,198 miles
    Test number
    232012853972
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass127,011 miles (+6)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    127,011 miles
    Test number
    495543848262
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail127,005 miles (+7,085)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,005 miles
    Test number
    645965089882
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass119,920 miles (+3)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    119,920 miles
    Test number
    483173459604
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail119,917 miles (+2,049)5 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,917 miles
    Test number
    216839891018
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass117,868 miles (+2,558)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    117,868 miles
    Test number
    896538150010
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass115,310 miles (+2,059)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    115,310 miles
    Test number
    933512288571
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass113,251 miles (+5)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    113,251 miles
    Test number
    942621036225
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail113,246 miles (+1,734)2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,246 miles
    Test number
    160298025782
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass111,512 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    111,512 miles
    Test number
    253941418564
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer skin peeling (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  12. Fail111,512 miles (+3,031)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,512 miles
    Test number
    858841119797
    • MajorDriver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer skin peeling (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  13. Pass108,481 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    108,481 miles
    Test number
    108841282299
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective support bracket weld broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose outer skin peeling from rear silencer (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryLower Undertray not fully secure engine tray (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively caliper slightly stuck on (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  14. Fail108,481 miles (+2,471)1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,481 miles
    Test number
    335895140019
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective support bracket weld broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose outer skin peeling from rear silencer (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryLower Undertray not fully secure engine tray (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively caliper slightly stuck on (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  15. Pass106,010 miles (+3,198)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    106,010 miles
    Test number
    839888820626
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake caliper slightly sticking
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer outer skin peeling

  16. Pass102,812 miles (+2,510)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    102,812 miles
    Test number
    869789074936
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer outer skin peeling
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass100,302 miles (+4,440)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    100,302 miles
    Test number
    459419017226
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryRear silencer outer skin peeling

  18. Pass95,862 miles (+8,783)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    95,862 miles
    Test number
    115035555143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass87,079 miles (+8,013)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    87,079 miles
    Test number
    208727444163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass79,066 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    79,066 miles
    Test number
    147044353179
    • NoteRear coil springs corroded

  21. Fail79,066 miles (+8,119)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,066 miles
    Test number
    888394253141
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteRear coil springs corroded

  22. Pass70,947 miles (+990)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    70,947 miles
    Test number
    696278352190
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing inside edge
    • NoteO/s/f tyre perished
    • NoteO/s/r tyre perished

  23. Pass69,957 miles (+1)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    69,957 miles
    Test number
    386895941225
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteN/s/r tyre worn out of shape on inner edge
    • NoteO/s/f worn on inner edge
    • NoteO/s/r tyre worn out of shape on inner edge

  24. Fail69,956 miles (+8,878)1 failure1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,956 miles
    Test number
    768542341202
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteN/s/r tyre worn out of shape on inner edge
    • NoteO/s/f worn on inner edge
    • NoteO/s/r tyre worn out of shape on inner edge

  25. Pass61,078 miles (+13,038)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    61,078 miles
    Test number
    641402700295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass48,040 miles (+9,606)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    48,040 miles
    Test number
    903911409262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass38,434 miles (+12,801)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2009
    Odometer
    38,434 miles
    Test number
    814827528166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass25,633 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2008
    Odometer
    25,633 miles
    Test number
    811393017140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail25,633 miles3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,633 miles
    Test number
    260191217195
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S16 HON

Does S16 HON currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S16 HON is valid until 28 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S16 HON?
The MOT on S16 HON is valid until 28 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S16 HON done?
S16 HON was recorded at 136,202 miles at its MOT on 16 Apr 2026, an average of 5,823 miles a year.
Has S16 HON ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S16 HON has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on S16 HON 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 HON find?
S16 HON passed its latest MOT on 16 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.

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