
Volkswagen Beetle
Red · Diesel · 2013 · 1,968 cc
S29 CDRMOT history
S29 CDR is a red diesel Volkswagen Beetle first used on 26 Jun 2013. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jul 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 66,551 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 31 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 66,551 mi
- At MOT on 23 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 13
- 11 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 4,355 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S29 CDR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Beetle
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2013
- First used
- 26 Jun 2013
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 31 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S29 CDR was last recorded at 66,551 miles on 23 Jul 2026, 2,033 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 1 Aug 2023: 58,673 miles, lower than 88,732 miles on 29 Jul 2022.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 64,518 miles · 31 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,033 miles
- Average per year
- 4,355 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 66,551 miles
- 2025 – 64,518 miles
- 2024 – 62,100 miles
- 2023 – 58,673 miles
- 2022 – 88,732 miles
- 2021 – 52,939 miles
- 2020 – 50,720 miles
- 2019 – 46,325 miles
- 2018 – 40,347 miles
- 2017 – 31,787 miles
- 2016 – 22,844 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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.
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2025
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2025
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025
Full MOT history
13 tests since 9 Jul 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass66,551 miles (+2,033)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 66,551 miles
- Test number
- 468577913123
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass64,518 miles (+2,418)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 64,518 miles
- Test number
- 508906339636
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- 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))
Pass62,100 miles (+3,427)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 62,100 miles
- Test number
- 693213032609
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge & cracking (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass58,673 miles (-30,059)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 58,673 miles
- Test number
- 519692227232
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,732 miles (+35,793)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 88,732 miles
- Test number
- 598740529092
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass52,939 miles (+2,219)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 52,939 miles
- Test number
- 863332811375
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,720 miles (+55)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 50,720 miles
- Test number
- 876880979961
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- 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))
Fail50,665 miles (+4,340)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,665 miles
- Test number
- 216808081828
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- 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))
Pass46,325 miles (+61)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 46,325 miles
- Test number
- 211801719589
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail46,264 miles (+5,917)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,264 miles
- Test number
- 607038871558
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass40,347 miles (+8,560)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 40,347 miles
- Test number
- 212234298119
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass31,787 miles (+8,943)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 31,787 miles
- Test number
- 657073863313
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has run-flat damage
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass22,844 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 22,844 miles
- Test number
- 976323702898
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S29 CDR
- Does S29 CDR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S29 CDR is valid until 31 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S29 CDR?
- The MOT on S29 CDR is valid until 31 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S29 CDR done?
- S29 CDR was recorded at 66,551 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2026, an average of 4,355 miles a year.
- Has S29 CDR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S29 CDR has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jul 2020.
- Has the mileage on S29 CDR ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Aug 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on S29 CDR find?
- S29 CDR passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened.
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