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Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow · Petrol · 2000 · 1,984 cc

S27 BUGMOT history

S27 BUG is a yellow petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 9 Jun 2000. Its MOT is valid until 10 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 41,619 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Mar 2027
Mileage
41,619 mi
At MOT on 11 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,121 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S27 BUG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
9 Jun 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S27 BUG was last recorded at 41,619 miles on 11 Mar 2026, 337 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
41,282 miles · 29 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
337 miles
Average per year
1,121 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 41,619 miles
  • 2024 – 41,282 miles
  • 2023 – 39,355 miles
  • 2021 – 38,562 miles
  • 2020 – 37,109 miles
  • 2019 – 36,419 miles
  • 2018 – 35,986 miles
  • 2017 – 35,399 miles
  • 2016 – 34,731 miles
  • 2015 – 33,997 miles
  • 2014 – 33,147 miles
  • 2013 – 32,201 miles
  • 2012 – 31,332 miles
  • 2011 – 30,247 miles
  • 2010 – 29,081 miles
  • 2009 – 27,742 miles
  • 2008 – 25,143 miles
  • 2007 – 22,214 miles
  • 2006 – 19,442 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass41,619 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) detected at nearside front and offside front wheels
  • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 30 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass41,619 miles (+337)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    41,619 miles
    Test number
    559164761657
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) detected at nearside front and offside front wheels
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass41,282 miles (+1,927)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    41,282 miles
    Test number
    390196840958
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre is fitted incorrectly inside/outside
    • AdvisoryPlay is steering detected at steering wheel

  3. Pass39,355 miles (+793)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    39,355 miles
    Test number
    831046927172
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing/old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder irregular wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing/old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass38,562 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    38,562 miles
    Test number
    231993565151
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are wearing uneven on inner edges

  5. Fail38,562 miles (+1,453)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,562 miles
    Test number
    528482298077
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are wearing uneven on inner edges

  6. Pass37,109 miles (+690)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    37,109 miles
    Test number
    585998231738

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass36,419 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    36,419 miles
    Test number
    349748043505
    • AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Fail36,419 miles (+433)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,419 miles
    Test number
    775609520810
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass35,986 miles (+587)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    35,986 miles
    Test number
    589746871625
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryE.m.l. light on

  10. Pass35,399 miles (+668)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    35,399 miles
    Test number
    506960104984
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre uneven wear
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass34,731 miles (+734)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    34,731 miles
    Test number
    138762652637

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass33,997 miles (+850)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    33,997 miles
    Test number
    228833855154
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass33,147 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    33,147 miles
    Test number
    377039444166
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing unevenly

  14. Fail33,147 miles (+946)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,147 miles
    Test number
    845159344137
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing unevenly

  15. Pass32,201 miles (+869)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    32,201 miles
    Test number
    167624653185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass31,332 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    31,332 miles
    Test number
    296982352169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail31,332 miles (+1,085)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,332 miles
    Test number
    769472452125
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

  18. Pass30,247 miles (+1,166)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    30,247 miles
    Test number
    637706641105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass29,081 miles (+1,339)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    29,081 miles
    Test number
    491514340108
    • NoteNear side rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

  20. Pass27,742 miles (+2,599)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    27,742 miles
    Test number
    703492959116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass25,143 miles (+2,929)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    25,143 miles
    Test number
    252678148407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass22,214 miles (+2,772)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    22,214 miles
    Test number
    842081257108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass19,442 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    19,442 miles
    Test number
    273790156170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail19,442 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,442 miles
    Test number
    483170656187
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Questions about S27 BUG

Does S27 BUG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S27 BUG is valid until 10 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S27 BUG?
The MOT on S27 BUG is valid until 10 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S27 BUG done?
S27 BUG was recorded at 41,619 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2026, an average of 1,121 miles a year.
Has S27 BUG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S27 BUG has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on S27 BUG 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 S27 BUG find?
S27 BUG passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded, and 3 more.

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