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Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

S31 BCWMOT history

S31 BCW is a black diesel Volkswagen Beetle first used on 24 Nov 2012. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jan 2027 and it has passed 5 of 7 MOT tests, with 45,750 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2026.

S31 BCW black Volkswagen Beetle – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Jan 2027
Mileage
45,750 mi
At MOT on 26 Jan 2026
MOT tests
7
5 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,858 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S31 BCW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
24 Nov 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S31 BCW was last recorded at 45,750 miles on 26 Jan 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
45,749 miles · 15 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
1,858 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 45,750 miles
  • 2021 – 44,763 miles
  • 2018 – 41,978 miles
  • 2017 – 35,477 miles
  • 2016 – 27,125 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass45,750 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

7 tests since 18 Jan 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass45,750 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    45,750 miles
    Test number
    432976876844

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail45,749 miles (+986)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,749 miles
    Test number
    182680570957
    • MajorCentral Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorCentral Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryT.P.M.S.on
  3. Pass44,763 miles (+2,785)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    44,763 miles
    Test number
    985553741865

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass41,978 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    41,978 miles
    Test number
    356244562276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail41,978 miles (+6,501)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,978 miles
    Test number
    158631256027
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
  6. Pass35,477 miles (+8,352)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    35,477 miles
    Test number
    928816454375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass27,125 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    27,125 miles
    Test number
    271366966361
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on the inner edge
    • AdvisoryUnable to get an emissions reading

Questions about S31 BCW

Does S31 BCW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S31 BCW is valid until 25 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S31 BCW?
The MOT on S31 BCW is valid until 25 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S31 BCW done?
S31 BCW was recorded at 45,750 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2026, an average of 1,858 miles a year.
Has S31 BCW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S31 BCW has failed 2 of its 7 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on S31 BCW 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 BCW find?
S31 BCW passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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