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Red · Petrol · 2015 · 1,390 cc

S25 MLAMOT history

S25 MLA is a red petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 25 Mar 2015. Its MOT is valid until 8 Oct 2027 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 38,716 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2026.

S25 MLA red Volkswagen Beetle – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Oct 2027
Mileage
38,716 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2026
MOT tests
15
10 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,229 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S25 MLA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
25 Mar 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S25 MLA was last recorded at 38,716 miles on 9 Oct 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
38,711 miles · 1 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
2,229 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 38,716 miles
  • 2025 – 37,325 miles
  • 2024 – 35,142 miles
  • 2023 – 33,610 miles
  • 2022 – 31,317 miles
  • 2021 – 29,586 miles
  • 2020 – 28,298 miles
  • 2019 – 26,078 miles
  • 2018 – 22,841 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass38,716 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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

15 tests since 15 Feb 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass38,716 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    38,716 miles
    Test number
    923499958404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail38,711 miles (+1,386)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,711 miles
    Test number
    638005993182
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass37,325 miles (+2,183)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    37,325 miles
    Test number
    288118150848
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass35,142 miles (+1,532)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    35,142 miles
    Test number
    482023874435
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass33,610 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    33,610 miles
    Test number
    491936942490
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Fail33,609 miles (+2,292)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,609 miles
    Test number
    392688198181
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass31,317 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    31,317 miles
    Test number
    706668508178
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Fail31,317 miles (+1,731)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,317 miles
    Test number
    675969665227
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass29,586 miles (+1,288)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    29,586 miles
    Test number
    104533669823
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass28,298 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    28,298 miles
    Test number
    881537454676

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail28,298 miles (+2,220)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,298 miles
    Test number
    739088371970
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
  12. Pass26,078 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    26,078 miles
    Test number
    143151792942

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail26,077 miles (+3,236)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,077 miles
    Test number
    762227466785
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  14. Pass22,841 miles (+3,400)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    22,841 miles
    Test number
    874336117147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass19,441 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    19,441 miles
    Test number
    877530313180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S25 MLA

Does S25 MLA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S25 MLA is valid until 8 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S25 MLA?
The MOT on S25 MLA is valid until 8 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S25 MLA done?
S25 MLA was recorded at 38,716 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2026, an average of 2,229 miles a year.
Has S25 MLA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S25 MLA has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on S25 MLA 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 S25 MLA find?
S25 MLA passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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