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Volkswagen Beetle

Silver · Petrol · 2009 · 1,595 cc

S18 WAMMOT history

S18 WAM is a silver petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 18 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 29 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 61,235 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Sept 2027
Mileage
61,235 mi
At MOT on 23 Sept 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,198 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S18 WAM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
18 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S18 WAM was last recorded at 61,235 miles on 23 Sept 2026, 1,943 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
59,292 miles · 30 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,943 miles
Average per year
3,198 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 61,235 miles
  • 2025 – 59,292 miles
  • 2024 – 57,752 miles
  • 2023 – 54,462 miles
  • 2022 – 50,214 miles
  • 2021 – 46,035 miles
  • 2020 – 44,253 miles
  • 2019 – 41,780 miles
  • 2018 – 39,225 miles
  • 2017 – 35,590 miles
  • 2016 – 32,312 miles
  • 2015 – 28,585 miles
  • 2014 – 25,297 miles
  • 2013 – 20,865 miles
  • 2012 – 16,376 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,235 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 12 Sept 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass61,235 miles (+1,943)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    61,235 miles
    Test number
    344960582786

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass59,292 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    59,292 miles
    Test number
    218915480507

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail59,289 miles (+1,537)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,289 miles
    Test number
    756011124720
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  4. Pass57,752 miles (+3,290)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    57,752 miles
    Test number
    200370727060
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  5. Pass54,462 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    54,462 miles
    Test number
    243067555304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail54,462 miles (+4,248)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,462 miles
    Test number
    114886563589
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  7. Pass50,214 miles (+4,179)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    50,214 miles
    Test number
    872803019729

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass46,035 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    46,035 miles
    Test number
    835353056871

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail46,035 miles (+1,782)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,035 miles
    Test number
    403516067583
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass44,253 miles (+2,473)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    44,253 miles
    Test number
    985017209122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass41,780 miles (+2,555)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    41,780 miles
    Test number
    926020379336
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass39,225 miles (+3,635)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    39,225 miles
    Test number
    648789529480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass35,590 miles (+3,278)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    35,590 miles
    Test number
    212448106787
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass32,312 miles (+3,727)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    32,312 miles
    Test number
    207180444136
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front outer wall deteriorated and worn on inner shoulder
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear outer wall deteriorated and age cracks around tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front outer wall deteriorated and worn on inner shoulder
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear outer wall deteriorated and age cracks around tread

  15. Pass28,585 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    28,585 miles
    Test number
    945571762709
    • AdvisoryFront Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has age cracks in tread and side wall
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has age cracks in tread and side wall

  16. Fail28,585 miles (+3,288)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,585 miles
    Test number
    943855165668
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has age cracks in tread and side wall
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has age cracks in tread and side wall

  17. Pass25,297 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    25,297 miles
    Test number
    457974054230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail25,297 miles (+4,432)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,297 miles
    Test number
    617994554204
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  19. Pass20,865 miles (+3)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    20,865 miles
    Test number
    436562753241
    • NoteBoth rear tyres deteriorated cracking in tread

  20. Fail20,862 miles (+4,486)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,862 miles
    Test number
    316899443283
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres deteriorated cracking in tread

  21. Pass16,376 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    16,376 miles
    Test number
    338296652486
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S18 WAM

Does S18 WAM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S18 WAM is valid until 29 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S18 WAM?
The MOT on S18 WAM 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 S18 WAM done?
S18 WAM was recorded at 61,235 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2026, an average of 3,198 miles a year.
Has S18 WAM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S18 WAM has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on S18 WAM 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 WAM find?
S18 WAM passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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