Volkswagen logo

Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow · Petrol · 2005 · 1,596 cc

S18 XJOMOT history

S18 XJO is a yellow petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 27 Jul 2005. Its MOT is valid until 21 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 62,139 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Nov 2026
Mileage
62,139 mi
At MOT on 6 Nov 2025
MOT tests
30
18 passed · 12 failed
Per year
2,938 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for S18 XJO in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
S18 XJO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
27 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S18 XJO was last recorded at 62,139 miles on 6 Nov 2025, 2,752 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
59,387 miles · 13 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,752 miles
Average per year
2,938 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 62,139 miles
  • 2024 – 59,387 miles
  • 2023 – 56,441 miles
  • 2022 – 53,644 miles
  • 2021 – 51,853 miles
  • 2020 – 49,543 miles
  • 2019 – 47,917 miles
  • 2018 – 45,438 miles
  • 2017 – 42,928 miles
  • 2016 – 40,886 miles
  • 2015 – 37,020 miles
  • 2014 – 31,496 miles
  • 2013 – 28,326 miles
  • 2012 – 25,427 miles
  • 2011 – 22,184 miles
  • 2010 – 18,690 miles
  • 2009 – 14,965 miles
  • 2008 – 11,402 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,139 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and close to wear markers (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2016

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

30 tests since 30 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass62,139 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    62,139 miles
    Test number
    480004621009
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and close to wear markers (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail62,139 miles (+2,752)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,139 miles
    Test number
    280240587020
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and close to wear markers (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass59,387 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    59,387 miles
    Test number
    153741635010
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle/sub-frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail59,387 miles (+2,946)1 dangerous7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,387 miles
    Test number
    544358021996
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle/sub-frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass56,441 miles (+2,797)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    56,441 miles
    Test number
    359685853428
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Showing age cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Showing age cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH corroded (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass53,644 miles (+1,791)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    53,644 miles
    Test number
    591693657320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass51,853 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    51,853 miles
    Test number
    511923866089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail51,853 miles (+2,310)2 dangerous2 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,853 miles
    Test number
    451408377744
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  9. Pass49,543 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    49,543 miles
    Test number
    725478949827

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail49,543 miles (+1,626)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,543 miles
    Test number
    267317256805
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  11. Pass47,917 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    47,917 miles
    Test number
    356620057475
    • AdvisoryAdvise offside front sill corroded

  12. Fail47,917 miles (+2,479)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,917 miles
    Test number
    474534270314
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryAdvise offside front sill corroded

  13. Pass45,438 miles (+2,510)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    45,438 miles
    Test number
    371359366094
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted at time of test

  14. Pass42,928 miles (+2,042)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    42,928 miles
    Test number
    291729340443
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass40,886 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    40,886 miles
    Test number
    274716440645
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail40,886 miles (+3,866)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,886 miles
    Test number
    165202764920
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass37,020 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    37,020 miles
    Test number
    872613815461
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Fail37,005 miles (+5,509)2 dangerous3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,005 miles
    Test number
    457592893101
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Fail31,496 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,496 miles
    Test number
    346957064242
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteElectronic Stability Programme (ESP) light on but upon reference to manufacturers handbook this could either be a fault in system or system switched off.
    • NoteOffside rear brake pad starting to deteriorate

  20. Pass31,496 miles (+3,170)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    31,496 miles
    Test number
    366097164419
    • NoteElectronic Stability Programme (ESP) light on but upon reference to manufacturers handbook this could either be a fault in system or system switched off.
    • NoteOffside rear brake pad starting to deteriorate

  21. Fail28,326 miles1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,326 miles
    Test number
    248987763260
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteElectronic Stability Programme (ESP) warning light on but upon reference to manufacturers hand book, unable to determine if fault present or system disengaged.
    • NoteRear exhaust bracket corroded but system still secure

  22. Pass28,326 miles (+2,899)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    28,326 miles
    Test number
    757907163261
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteElectronic Stability Programme (ESP) warning light on but upon reference to manufacturers hand book, unable to determine if fault present or system disengaged.
    • NoteRear exhaust bracket corroded but system still secure

  23. Pass25,427 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    25,427 miles
    Test number
    319673942404
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteCentre exhaust bracket broke but still supports the system
    • NoteTracksion control light on

  24. Fail25,427 miles (+3,243)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,427 miles
    Test number
    299732442280
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteCentre exhaust bracket broke but still supports the system

  25. Pass22,184 miles (+3,494)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    22,184 miles
    Test number
    258700621241
    • 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)
    • NoteAll tyres cracking on treads

  26. Pass18,690 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    18,690 miles
    Test number
    951322420277
    • NoteAll four tyres splitting in tread in poor condition
    • NoteBoth front tyres sidewalls in poor condition
    • NoteSlight play both front bottom ball joints

  27. Fail18,687 miles (+3,722)1 failure4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,687 miles
    Test number
    291282120254
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteAll four tyres splitting in tread in poor condition
    • NoteBoth front tyres sidewalls in poor condition
    • NoteNearside front disc pitted and corroding in poor condition
    • NoteSlight play both front bottom ball joints

  28. Pass14,965 miles (+3,563)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    14,965 miles
    Test number
    353906519238
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteAll four tyres splitting in tread in poor condition
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn, offside front outer sidewall poor condition

  29. Pass11,402 miles (+2)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    11,402 miles
    Test number
    384023418434
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  30. Fail11,400 miles1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,400 miles
    Test number
    270312418275
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteBoth wiper blades splitting

Questions about S18 XJO

Does S18 XJO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S18 XJO is valid until 21 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S18 XJO?
The MOT on S18 XJO is valid until 21 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S18 XJO done?
S18 XJO was recorded at 62,139 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2025, an average of 2,938 miles a year.
Has S18 XJO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S18 XJO has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on S18 XJO 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 XJO find?
S18 XJO passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and close to wear markers; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

Related registrations

Browse all S18X registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.