Volkswagen Beetle
Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,595 cc
S24 DHCMOT history
S24 DHC is a silver petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 5 Apr 2003. Its MOT is valid until 9 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 84,717 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 84,717 mi
- At MOT on 8 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 28
- 20 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 3,110 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S24 DHC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Beetle
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,595 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 5 Apr 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
S24 DHC was last recorded at 84,717 miles on 8 Dec 2025, 962 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 83,755 miles · 10 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 962 miles
- Average per year
- 3,110 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 84,717 miles
- 2024 – 83,755 miles
- 2023 – 82,472 miles
- 2022 – 80,823 miles
- 2021 – 79,037 miles
- 2020 – 77,444 miles
- 2019 – 76,434 miles
- 2018 – 75,373 miles
- 2017 – 74,568 miles
- 2016 – 73,663 miles
- 2015 – 72,340 miles
- 2014 – 70,759 miles
- 2013 – 68,924 miles
- 2012 – 66,703 miles
- 2011 – 64,569 miles
- 2010 – 62,635 miles
- 2009 – 59,813 miles
- 2008 – 44,508 miles
- 2007 – 32,882 miles
- 2006 – 23,551 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass84,717 miles
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear axle slight corrosion
- AdvisorySlight footbrake travel
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 axle corroded
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Slight corrosion on rear floors round drain bungs
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Slight play in both strut tops
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
28 tests since 8 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass84,717 miles (+962)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 84,717 miles
- Test number
- 924978897371
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear axle slight corrosion
- AdvisorySlight footbrake travel
Pass83,755 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 83,755 miles
- Test number
- 348624438028
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear axle corroded
- AdvisorySlight corrosion on rear floors round drain bungs
- AdvisorySlight play in both strut tops
Fail83,755 miles (+1,283)2 dangerous7 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,755 miles
- Test number
- 793207058625
- DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorSeat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorSeat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both sill ends (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake excessively binding both rear (1.2.1 (f))
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear axle corroded
- AdvisorySlight corrosion on rear floors round drain bungs
- AdvisorySlight play in both strut tops
Pass82,472 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 82,472 miles
- Test number
- 190206578293
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear axle corroded
Fail82,472 miles (+1,649)1 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,472 miles
- Test number
- 925839749073
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryEml illuminated
- AdvisoryRear axle corroded
Pass80,823 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 80,823 miles
- Test number
- 437682513450
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main runs rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear axle slight corroded
Fail80,823 miles (+1,786)3 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,823 miles
- Test number
- 548450506540
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main runs rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear axle slight corroded
Pass79,037 miles (+1,593)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 79,037 miles
- Test number
- 371903743942
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySmall split nearside ball joint dust boot
Pass77,444 miles (+1,010)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 77,444 miles
- Test number
- 143895013482
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to rear flexi hose slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Pass76,434 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 76,434 miles
- Test number
- 886248617006
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SLIGHTLY PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SLIGHTLY PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail76,434 miles (+1,061)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,434 miles
- Test number
- 704890338192
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction LIGHT ON (8.2.1.2 (h))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SLIGHTLY PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SLIGHTLY PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass75,373 miles (+805)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 75,373 miles
- Test number
- 868405689871
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- 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))
Pass74,568 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 74,568 miles
- Test number
- 231930555348
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryAdvise both rear tyres showing age related wear
Fail74,568 miles (+905)2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,568 miles
- Test number
- 947269396988
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryAdvise both rear tyres showing age related wear
Pass73,663 miles (+1,323)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 73,663 miles
- Test number
- 213625666171
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,340 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 72,340 miles
- Test number
- 256180052845
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail72,340 miles (+1,581)1 failure1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,340 miles
- Test number
- 914331621402
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Pass70,759 miles (+1,835)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 70,759 miles
- Test number
- 485752224382
- NoteAdvise nearside front indicator lense missing
Pass68,924 miles (+2,221)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 68,924 miles
- Test number
- 118873723381
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail66,703 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,703 miles
- Test number
- 179075202339
- Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Pass66,703 miles (+2,134)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 66,703 miles
- Test number
- 666925102342
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,569 miles (+1,934)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 64,569 miles
- Test number
- 447287571203
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,635 miles (+2,822)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 62,635 miles
- Test number
- 344471570427
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail59,813 miles1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,813 miles
- Test number
- 850833249237
- Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass59,813 miles (+15,305)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 59,813 miles
- Test number
- 954853149266
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass44,508 miles (+11,626)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 44,508 miles
- Test number
- 493326798092
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass32,882 miles (+9,331)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 32,882 miles
- Test number
- 180675877469
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,551 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 23,551 miles
- Test number
- 151018796417
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S24 DHC
- Does S24 DHC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S24 DHC is valid until 9 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on S24 DHC?
- The MOT on S24 DHC is valid until 9 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S24 DHC done?
- S24 DHC was recorded at 84,717 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2025, an average of 3,110 miles a year.
- Has S24 DHC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S24 DHC has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2024.
- Has the mileage on S24 DHC 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 S24 DHC find?
- S24 DHC passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear on inner edge; rear axle slight corrosion; slight footbrake travel.
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