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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.

S29 CDR red Volkswagen Beetle – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
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

Pass66,551 miles
  • 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

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. Pass58,673 miles (-30,059)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    58,673 miles
    Test number
    519692227232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. 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))
  6. Pass52,939 miles (+2,219)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    52,939 miles
    Test number
    863332811375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. 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))
  11. 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))
  12. 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)
  13. 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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