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Volkswagen Beetle

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

S17 APFMOT history

S17 APF is a blue diesel Volkswagen Beetle first used on 17 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 29 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 28 MOT tests, with 158,242 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Sept 2027
Mileage
158,242 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2026
MOT tests
28
16 passed · 12 failed
Per year
6,176 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S17 APF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
17 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S17 APF was last recorded at 158,242 miles on 30 Sept 2026, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Sept 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 May 2019: 46,090 miles, lower than 146,059 miles on 1 May 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
158,230 miles · 18 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
12 miles
Average per year
6,176 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 158,242 miles
  • 2020 – 154,528 miles
  • 2019 – 46,090 miles
  • 2018 – 142,653 miles
  • 2017 – 128,185 miles
  • 2016 – 114,388 miles
  • 2015 – 112,843 miles
  • 2014 – 110,784 miles
  • 2013 – 104,984 miles
  • 2012 – 95,000 miles
  • 2011 – 82,608 miles
  • 2010 – 72,987 miles
  • 2009 – 64,762 miles
  • 2008 – 56,279 miles
  • 2007 – 45,316 miles
  • 2006 – 33,429 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,242 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryCorroded all underneethRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2026

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Central Exhaust mounting defective Bracket broke

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Engine cover & under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

28 tests since 15 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,242 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    158,242 miles
    Test number
    874791400071
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorroded all underneeth

  2. Fail158,242 miles (+12)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,242 miles
    Test number
    230419199877
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorroded all underneeth

  3. Fail158,230 miles (+3,702)1 dangerous16 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,230 miles
    Test number
    430770960057
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen pipe not connected to washers (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorroded all underneeth

  4. Pass154,528 miles (+15)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    154,528 miles
    Test number
    856828604670
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail154,513 miles (+108,423)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,513 miles
    Test number
    392992959155
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass46,090 miles (-99,969)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    46,090 miles
    Test number
    479871131683
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective Bracket broke (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & under tray fitted obscuring some underside components
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate cracked but not likely to be misread
    • AdvisoryRear Back box outer skin corroded

  7. Fail146,059 miles (+3,406)4 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,059 miles
    Test number
    337086990962
    • MajorFront Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective Bracket broke (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & under tray fitted obscuring some underside components
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate cracked but not likely to be misread
    • AdvisoryRear Back box outer skin corroded

  8. Pass142,653 miles (+17)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2019
    Odometer
    142,653 miles
    Test number
    110268847517
    • AdvisoryFront Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Fail142,636 miles (+14,451)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,636 miles
    Test number
    497367410841
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass128,185 miles (+38)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2018
    Odometer
    128,185 miles
    Test number
    472585922482
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Fail128,147 miles (+13,759)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,147 miles
    Test number
    213773567463
    • FailureHeadlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass114,388 miles (+1,545)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2017
    Odometer
    114,388 miles
    Test number
    338183327783
    • AdvisoryBack box exhaust slightly corroded.

  13. Pass112,843 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    112,843 miles
    Test number
    739155495172
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail112,843 miles (+2,059)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,843 miles
    Test number
    289745795486
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass110,784 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    110,784 miles
    Test number
    157575204299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail110,784 miles (+5,800)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,784 miles
    Test number
    556555804250
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  17. Pass104,984 miles (+9,984)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    104,984 miles
    Test number
    669367793130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass95,000 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    95,000 miles
    Test number
    835820612261
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Fail95,000 miles (+12,392)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,000 miles
    Test number
    725009502271
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  20. Pass82,608 miles (+9,621)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    82,608 miles
    Test number
    627186701280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass72,987 miles (+58)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    72,987 miles
    Test number
    413270590111
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOil level is a bit low

  22. Fail72,929 miles (+8,167)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,929 miles
    Test number
    202598280431
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOil level is a bit low

  23. Pass64,762 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    64,762 miles
    Test number
    300681399102
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Fail64,762 miles (+8,483)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,762 miles
    Test number
    421051999107
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass56,279 miles (+10,963)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    56,279 miles
    Test number
    354486598192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass45,316 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    45,316 miles
    Test number
    651828387181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail45,316 miles (+11,887)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,316 miles
    Test number
    781008087100
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

  28. Pass33,429 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    33,429 miles
    Test number
    681826096134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S17 APF

Does S17 APF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S17 APF is valid until 29 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S17 APF?
The MOT on S17 APF is valid until 29 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S17 APF done?
S17 APF was recorded at 158,242 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2026, an average of 6,176 miles a year.
Has S17 APF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S17 APF has failed 12 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on S17 APF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 May 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S17 APF find?
S17 APF passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear brake disc worn, but not excessively; offside rear brake disc worn, but not excessively; corroded all underneeth.

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