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Volkswagen Beetle

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,596 cc

S16 KAWMOT history

S16 KAW is a silver petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 17 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 26 Jan 2023 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 134,993 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Jan 2023
Mileage
134,993 mi
At MOT on 27 Jan 2022
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,248 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S16 KAW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
17 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
27 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S16 KAW was last recorded at 134,993 miles on 27 Jan 2022, 15 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,978 miles · 24 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
15 miles
Average per year
8,248 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 134,993 miles
  • 2021 – 134,880 miles
  • 2020 – 129,386 miles
  • 2019 – 124,502 miles
  • 2018 – 118,777 miles
  • 2017 – 112,984 miles
  • 2016 – 104,403 miles
  • 2015 – 97,793 miles
  • 2014 – 86,321 miles
  • 2012 – 73,296 miles
  • 2011 – 62,840 miles
  • 2010 – 50,850 miles
  • 2009 – 37,002 miles
  • 2008 – 26,800 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,993 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both osf and nsf wearing inner edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 15 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,993 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    134,993 miles
    Test number
    774134429263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail134,978 miles (+98)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,978 miles
    Test number
    263135256856
    • MajorNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail134,880 miles (+5,494)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,880 miles
    Test number
    806629150238
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ARM REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass129,386 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    129,386 miles
    Test number
    244209013375
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both osf and nsf wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail129,385 miles (+4,883)5 major1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,385 miles
    Test number
    529121562236
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both osf and nsf wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass124,502 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    124,502 miles
    Test number
    116785813877

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail124,502 miles (+5,725)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,502 miles
    Test number
    228310283036
    • MajorCentral Exhaust silencer insecure corroded sleave (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass118,777 miles (+5,793)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    118,777 miles
    Test number
    593832144384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass112,984 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    112,984 miles
    Test number
    455430169294
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  10. Fail112,984 miles (+8,581)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,984 miles
    Test number
    148431350610
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass104,403 miles (+6,610)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    104,403 miles
    Test number
    622546800359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass97,793 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    97,793 miles
    Test number
    507100974551

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail97,793 miles (+1,631)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,793 miles
    Test number
    645291383948
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryUnder tray insecure

  14. Pass96,162 miles (+9,841)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    96,162 miles
    Test number
    688487015179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail86,321 miles2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,321 miles
    Test number
    697406804107
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine management light illuminated

  16. Pass86,321 miles (+13,025)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    86,321 miles
    Test number
    777136104110
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine management light illuminated

  17. Fail73,296 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,296 miles
    Test number
    306797142399
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testRear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

  18. Pass73,296 miles (+10,456)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    73,296 miles
    Test number
    438437342415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass62,840 miles (+11,990)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    62,840 miles
    Test number
    375457441383
    • NoteCenter stop light not working

  20. Pass50,850 miles (+13,848)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    50,850 miles
    Test number
    450412550307
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteHigh level stop light not working
    • NoteRear exh box mounting braket very corroded

  21. Pass37,002 miles (+10,202)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    37,002 miles
    Test number
    563406349390
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass26,800 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    26,800 miles
    Test number
    452240358432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S16 KAW

Does S16 KAW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S16 KAW expired on 26 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S16 KAW?
The MOT on S16 KAW expired on 26 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S16 KAW done?
S16 KAW was recorded at 134,993 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2022, an average of 8,248 miles a year.
Has S16 KAW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S16 KAW has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on S16 KAW 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 KAW find?
S16 KAW passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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