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Red · Petrol · 2014 · 1,197 cc

S23 NBCMOT history

S23 NBC is a red petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 29 Oct 2014. Its MOT is valid until 29 Oct 2027 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 95,084 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.

S23 NBC red Volkswagen Beetle – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Oct 2027
Mileage
95,084 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2026
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,085 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S23 NBC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,197 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
29 Oct 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S23 NBC was last recorded at 95,084 miles on 21 Oct 2026, 6,927 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,157 miles · 16 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
6,927 miles
Average per year
6,085 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,084 miles
  • 2025 – 88,157 miles
  • 2024 – 82,074 miles
  • 2023 – 76,346 miles
  • 2022 – 69,449 miles
  • 2021 – 63,896 miles
  • 2020 – 59,167 miles
  • 2019 – 54,605 miles
  • 2018 – 47,466 miles
  • 2017 – 40,155 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,084 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

13 tests since 11 Oct 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,084 miles (+6,927)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    95,084 miles
    Test number
    982757694146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass88,157 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    88,157 miles
    Test number
    507921546533

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail88,157 miles (+6,083)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,157 miles
    Test number
    628071721189
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  4. Pass82,074 miles (+5,728)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    82,074 miles
    Test number
    637702255780
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass76,346 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    76,346 miles
    Test number
    466127144779
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail76,346 miles (+6,897)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,346 miles
    Test number
    256623631853
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass69,449 miles (+5,553)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    69,449 miles
    Test number
    149099134503
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass63,896 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    63,896 miles
    Test number
    474958306712
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Fail63,890 miles (+4,723)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,890 miles
    Test number
    848603067178
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass59,167 miles (+4,562)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    59,167 miles
    Test number
    849422867529
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
  11. Pass54,605 miles (+7,139)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    54,605 miles
    Test number
    276291107988

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass47,466 miles (+7,311)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    47,466 miles
    Test number
    163082571461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass40,155 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    40,155 miles
    Test number
    215058691708

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S23 NBC

Does S23 NBC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S23 NBC is valid until 29 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S23 NBC?
The MOT on S23 NBC is valid until 29 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S23 NBC done?
S23 NBC was recorded at 95,084 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2026, an average of 6,085 miles a year.
Has S23 NBC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S23 NBC has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on S23 NBC 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 S23 NBC find?
S23 NBC passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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