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Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,390 cc

S20 OCGMOT history

S20 OCG is a silver petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 13 May 2005. Its MOT expired on 11 Sept 2026 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 129,282 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Sept 2026
Mileage
129,282 mi
At MOT on 12 Sept 2025
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
6,511 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S20 OCG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
13 May 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S20 OCG was last recorded at 129,282 miles on 12 Sept 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,281 miles · 10 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
6,511 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 129,282 miles
  • 2024 – 120,404 miles
  • 2023 – 113,800 miles
  • 2022 – 109,088 miles
  • 2021 – 101,811 miles
  • 2020 – 96,162 miles
  • 2019 – 90,215 miles
  • 2018 – 83,754 miles
  • 2017 – 78,725 miles
  • 2016 – 74,351 miles
  • 2015 – 68,610 miles
  • 2014 – 64,271 miles
  • 2013 – 58,032 miles
  • 2012 – 51,404 miles
  • 2011 – 36,363 miles
  • 2010 – 30,495 miles
  • 2009 – 23,257 miles
  • 2008 – 16,214 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,282 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear axle corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

31 tests since 3 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,282 miles (+1)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    129,282 miles
    Test number
    325769081531
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  2. Fail129,281 miles (+8,877)4 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,281 miles
    Test number
    460784595907
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  3. Pass120,404 miles (+16)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    120,404 miles
    Test number
    499541737166
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail120,388 miles (+6,588)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,388 miles
    Test number
    538511603958
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass113,800 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    113,800 miles
    Test number
    931963269125
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail113,799 miles (+4,711)1 dangerous3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,799 miles
    Test number
    955594723535
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass109,088 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    109,088 miles
    Test number
    658309707092
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear metal brake line has white corrision
    • AdvisoryOffside Front cv boot cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front top suspension bush/bearing has play
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box rusty/slight leak

  8. Fail109,088 miles (+7,277)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,088 miles
    Test number
    174501240707
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect need polishing (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear metal brake line has white corrision
    • AdvisoryOffside Front cv boot cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front top suspension bush/bearing has play
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box rusty/slight leak

  9. Pass101,811 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    101,811 miles
    Test number
    547462348861

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail101,811 miles (+5,649)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,811 miles
    Test number
    293449753664
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  11. Pass96,162 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    96,162 miles
    Test number
    604881835496
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s front tyres wearing on inside edge

  12. Fail96,162 miles (+5,947)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,162 miles
    Test number
    818410450568
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.458 (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryMiddle exhaust leaking at joint
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s front tyres wearing on inside edge

  13. Pass90,215 miles (+27)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    90,215 miles
    Test number
    584350192384
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Fail90,188 miles (+6,434)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,188 miles
    Test number
    972691532501
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass83,754 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    83,754 miles
    Test number
    480867120592
    • AdvisoryN/s headlamp lens in poor condition
    • AdvisoryN/s windscreen wiper blade arm inscure

  16. Fail83,754 miles (+5,029)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,754 miles
    Test number
    748969497270
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak centre exhaust pipe leaking (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryN/s headlamp lens in poor condition
    • AdvisoryN/s windscreen wiper blade arm inscure

  17. Pass78,725 miles (+34)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    78,725 miles
    Test number
    151628972643
    • AdvisoryAll coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOff side rear brake calliper parking brake lever not fully returning to its stop
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe next to rack damp, damp on sub frame, no obvious leak

  18. Fail78,691 miles (+4,340)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,691 miles
    Test number
    113745240229
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryAll coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOff side rear brake calliper parking brake lever not fully returning to its stop
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe next to rack damp, damp on sub frame, no obvious leak

  19. Pass74,351 miles (+5,741)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    74,351 miles
    Test number
    904530945102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass68,610 miles (+4,339)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    68,610 miles
    Test number
    589184325283
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass64,271 miles (+6,239)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    64,271 miles
    Test number
    918940944286
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass58,032 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    58,032 miles
    Test number
    335775123213
    • NoteN/s/rear tyre sidewall perished
    • NoteSlight judder front brakes

  23. Fail58,032 miles (+6,628)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,032 miles
    Test number
    855905523244
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteN/s/rear tyre sidewall perished
    • NoteSlight judder front brakes

  24. Pass51,404 miles (+57)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    51,404 miles
    Test number
    696240632240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass51,347 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2013
    Odometer
    51,347 miles
    Test number
    615133852141
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded

  26. Fail51,347 miles (+14,984)2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,347 miles
    Test number
    758233852195
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded

  27. Pass36,363 miles (+5,868)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    36,363 miles
    Test number
    769654711068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass30,495 miles (+7,238)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2011
    Odometer
    30,495 miles
    Test number
    371872430122
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s front tyre worn on inner edge

  29. Pass23,257 miles (+7,043)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2010
    Odometer
    23,257 miles
    Test number
    111057329164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass16,214 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2009
    Odometer
    16,214 miles
    Test number
    373104428105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail16,241 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,241 miles
    Test number
    770764828124
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S20 OCG

Does S20 OCG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S20 OCG expired on 11 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S20 OCG?
The MOT on S20 OCG expired on 11 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S20 OCG done?
S20 OCG was recorded at 129,282 miles at its MOT on 12 Sept 2025, an average of 6,511 miles a year.
Has S20 OCG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S20 OCG has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on S20 OCG 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 S20 OCG find?
S20 OCG passed its latest MOT on 12 Sept 2025 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; coil spring corroded all four; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked, and 5 more.

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