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Black · Petrol · 2000 · 1,984 cc

S18 MOPMOT history

S18 MOP is a black petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 20 Jun 2000. Its MOT expired on 28 Dec 2022 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 82,653 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Dec 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Dec 2022
Mileage
82,653 mi
At MOT on 14 Dec 2022
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,165 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S18 MOP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
20 Jun 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
14 Dec 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

S18 MOP was last recorded at 82,653 miles on 14 Dec 2022, 1,678 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,975 miles · 15 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
1,678 miles
Average per year
3,165 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 82,653 miles
  • 2021 – 80,975 miles
  • 2020 – 79,036 miles
  • 2019 – 75,743 miles
  • 2018 – 73,321 miles
  • 2017 – 71,275 miles
  • 2016 – 68,535 miles
  • 2015 – 65,886 miles
  • 2014 – 63,591 miles
  • 2013 – 60,573 miles
  • 2012 – 57,507 miles
  • 2011 – 54,140 miles
  • 2010 – 50,783 miles
  • 2009 – 44,994 miles
  • 2008 – 40,402 miles
  • 2007 – 35,117 miles
  • 2006 – 30,547 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail82,653 miles
  • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front inner rack ends have excessive play
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

What MOT failures 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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

23 tests since 27 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail82,653 miles (+1,678)2 dangerous6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,653 miles
    Test number
    130939512632
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front inner rack ends have excessive play
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

  2. Pass80,975 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    80,975 miles
    Test number
    819473847575
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both inner rack ends have excessive play

  3. Fail80,974 miles (+1,938)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,974 miles
    Test number
    882377299966
    • DangerousRear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both inner rack ends have excessive play

  4. Pass79,036 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    79,036 miles
    Test number
    793926318893
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (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))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Fail79,035 miles (+3,292)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,035 miles
    Test number
    963593563436
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (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))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass75,743 miles (+2,422)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    75,743 miles
    Test number
    507776534314
    • AdvisoryOffside outer sill slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass73,321 miles (+2,046)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    73,321 miles
    Test number
    698532712111
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear floor slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass71,275 miles (+2,740)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    71,275 miles
    Test number
    692452728511
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass68,535 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    68,535 miles
    Test number
    541403481394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail68,523 miles (+2,637)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,523 miles
    Test number
    601533370828
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  11. Pass65,886 miles (+2,295)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    65,886 miles
    Test number
    215417275110
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass63,591 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    63,591 miles
    Test number
    248954874175
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Fail63,591 miles (+3,018)2 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,591 miles
    Test number
    975904374112
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Pass60,573 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    60,573 miles
    Test number
    229259373138
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Fail60,573 miles (+3,066)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,573 miles
    Test number
    228178873486
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Pass57,507 miles (+3,367)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    57,507 miles
    Test number
    219282272113
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteO/s/rear tyre is perrished and cracked on the inside edge

  17. Pass54,140 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    54,140 miles
    Test number
    559310281138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail54,133 miles (+3,350)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,133 miles
    Test number
    836929971127
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  19. Pass50,783 miles (+5,789)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    50,783 miles
    Test number
    972197300121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass44,994 miles (+4,592)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    44,994 miles
    Test number
    881686909131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass40,402 miles (+5,285)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    40,402 miles
    Test number
    710544098066
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass35,117 miles (+4,570)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    35,117 miles
    Test number
    942476007122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass30,547 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    30,547 miles
    Test number
    290218576118
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNsr tyre worn outer edge

Questions about S18 MOP

Does S18 MOP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S18 MOP expired on 28 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S18 MOP?
The MOT on S18 MOP expired on 28 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S18 MOP done?
S18 MOP was recorded at 82,653 miles at its MOT on 14 Dec 2022, an average of 3,165 miles a year.
Has S18 MOP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S18 MOP has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on S18 MOP 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 MOP find?
S18 MOP failed its latest MOT on 14 Dec 2022 with 2 dangerous defects, 6 major defects and 5 advisories: front brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; rear brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction, and 10 more.

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