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Volkswagen Beetle

Red · Petrol · 2012 · 1,197 cc

S18 KSWMOT history

S18 KSW is a red petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 30 Nov 2012. Its MOT is valid until 15 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 67,149 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2026.

S18 KSW red Volkswagen Beetle – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Mar 2027
Mileage
67,149 mi
At MOT on 16 Mar 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,043 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S18 KSW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,197 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Nov 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S18 KSW was last recorded at 67,149 miles on 16 Mar 2026, 85 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,064 miles · 28 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
85 miles
Average per year
5,043 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 67,149 miles
  • 2025 – 64,792 miles
  • 2024 – 62,480 miles
  • 2023 – 60,343 miles
  • 2022 – 58,308 miles
  • 2021 – 55,617 miles
  • 2020 – 53,258 miles
  • 2019 – 41,868 miles
  • 2018 – 30,261 miles
  • 2017 – 26,322 miles
  • 2016 – 18,811 miles
  • 2015 – 15,004 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,149 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

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 brakes discs and pads worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

16 tests since 12 Nov 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,149 miles (+85)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    67,149 miles
    Test number
    329021974322
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  2. Fail67,064 miles (+2,272)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,064 miles
    Test number
    361731318254
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass64,792 miles (+2,312)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    64,792 miles
    Test number
    468240657312
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass62,480 miles (+2,137)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    62,480 miles
    Test number
    475173369049
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass60,343 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    60,343 miles
    Test number
    125114456665
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail60,343 miles (+2,035)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,343 miles
    Test number
    534016269950
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass58,308 miles (+2,691)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    58,308 miles
    Test number
    893252859645
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  8. Pass55,617 miles (+31)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    55,617 miles
    Test number
    620306174687
    • AdvisoryFront brakes discs and pads worn

  9. Fail55,586 miles (+2,328)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,586 miles
    Test number
    318035978675
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront brakes discs and pads worn

  10. Pass53,258 miles (+236)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    53,258 miles
    Test number
    432832893307
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  11. Fail53,022 miles (+11,154)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,022 miles
    Test number
    993890572202
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  12. Pass41,868 miles (+11,607)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    41,868 miles
    Test number
    463273679964
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

  13. Pass30,261 miles (+3,939)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    30,261 miles
    Test number
    644638242782

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass26,322 miles (+7,511)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    26,322 miles
    Test number
    553961898084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass18,811 miles (+3,807)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    18,811 miles
    Test number
    387808945291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass15,004 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    15,004 miles
    Test number
    930327593568

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S18 KSW

Does S18 KSW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S18 KSW is valid until 15 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S18 KSW?
The MOT on S18 KSW is valid until 15 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S18 KSW done?
S18 KSW was recorded at 67,149 miles at its MOT on 16 Mar 2026, an average of 5,043 miles a year.
Has S18 KSW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S18 KSW has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on S18 KSW 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 S18 KSW find?
S18 KSW passed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear nail in tyre.

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