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Volkswagen Beetle

White · Diesel · 2015 · 1,968 cc

S31 AHWMOT history

S31 AHW is a white diesel Volkswagen Beetle first used on 29 Sept 2015. Its MOT is valid until 7 Aug 2027 and it has passed 9 of 11 MOT tests, with 142,983 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2026.

S31 AHW white Volkswagen Beetle – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Aug 2027
Mileage
142,983 mi
At MOT on 6 Aug 2026
MOT tests
11
9 passed · 2 failed
Per year
13,692 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S31 AHW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
29 Sept 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S31 AHW was last recorded at 142,983 miles on 6 Aug 2026, 16,983 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,000 miles · 4 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
16,983 miles
Average per year
13,692 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 142,983 miles
  • 2025 – 126,000 miles
  • 2024 – 109,482 miles
  • 2023 – 95,042 miles
  • 2022 – 80,473 miles
  • 2021 – 65,512 miles
  • 2020 – 49,625 miles
  • 2019 – 42,430 miles
  • 2018 – 33,520 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,983 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine under shield shows signs of oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryTPMS light onRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryManufacturer under shield fitted not allowing for complete inspection of vehicles underside

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.

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Central Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

11 tests since 8 Aug 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,983 miles (+16,983)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    142,983 miles
    Test number
    509203964916
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine under shield shows signs of oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTPMS light on
    • AdvisoryManufacturer under shield fitted not allowing for complete inspection of vehicles underside

  2. Pass126,000 miles (+16,518)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    126,000 miles
    Test number
    783700915233
    • AdvisoryTPMS light on
    • AdvisoryUndershields fitted

  3. Pass109,482 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    109,482 miles
    Test number
    855608578334
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail109,474 miles (+14,432)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,474 miles
    Test number
    618935226589
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass95,042 miles (+14,569)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    95,042 miles
    Test number
    963171948275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass80,473 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    80,473 miles
    Test number
    805414513810
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail80,473 miles (+14,961)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,473 miles
    Test number
    682156425782
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass65,512 miles (+15,887)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    65,512 miles
    Test number
    871127079109
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass49,625 miles (+7,195)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    49,625 miles
    Test number
    208830543263
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass42,430 miles (+8,910)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    42,430 miles
    Test number
    159262158656

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass33,520 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    33,520 miles
    Test number
    297699389965

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S31 AHW

Does S31 AHW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S31 AHW is valid until 7 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S31 AHW?
The MOT on S31 AHW is valid until 7 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S31 AHW done?
S31 AHW was recorded at 142,983 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2026, an average of 13,692 miles a year.
Has S31 AHW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S31 AHW has failed 2 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on S31 AHW 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 S31 AHW find?
S31 AHW passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive engine under shield shows signs of oil leak; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; tpms light on, and 1 more.

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