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Volkswagen Beetle

Beige · Petrol · 2004 · 1,596 cc

S31 PAVMOT history

S31 PAV is a beige petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 1 Mar 2004. Its MOT expired on 21 Dec 2023 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 130,115 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Dec 2023
Mileage
130,115 mi
At MOT on 22 Dec 2022
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,739 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S31 PAV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
1 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
22 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S31 PAV was last recorded at 130,115 miles on 22 Dec 2022, 103 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,012 miles · 24 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
103 miles
Average per year
5,739 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 130,115 miles
  • 2021 – 125,480 miles
  • 2020 – 120,864 miles
  • 2019 – 115,765 miles
  • 2018 – 104,528 miles
  • 2017 – 94,602 miles
  • 2016 – 84,204 miles
  • 2015 – 78,653 miles
  • 2014 – 74,402 miles
  • 2012 – 66,353 miles
  • 2011 – 60,541 miles
  • 2010 – 54,816 miles
  • 2009 – 51,398 miles
  • 2007 – 42,314 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,115 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside 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))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

20 tests since 4 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,115 miles (+103)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    130,115 miles
    Test number
    866682838306
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail130,012 miles (+4,532)2 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,012 miles
    Test number
    649210623432
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass125,480 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    125,480 miles
    Test number
    372928361746
    • AdvisoryEngine area not fully checked due to covers fitted

  4. Fail125,480 miles (+4,616)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,480 miles
    Test number
    223911452504
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine area not fully checked due to covers fitted

  5. Pass120,864 miles (+5,099)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    120,864 miles
    Test number
    492661282992
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  6. Pass115,765 miles (+11,237)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    115,765 miles
    Test number
    257958287409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass104,528 miles (+173)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2019
    Odometer
    104,528 miles
    Test number
    385610567135
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  8. Fail104,355 miles (+9,753)3 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,355 miles
    Test number
    597456032728
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryE.M.L Light illuminated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  9. Pass94,602 miles (+112)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2018
    Odometer
    94,602 miles
    Test number
    323594259804
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  10. Fail94,490 miles (+10,286)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,490 miles
    Test number
    788742400048
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Pass84,204 miles (+5,551)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2017
    Odometer
    84,204 miles
    Test number
    204031414803

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass78,653 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    78,653 miles
    Test number
    758792795027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail78,653 miles (+4,251)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,653 miles
    Test number
    759962795036
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  14. Pass74,402 miles (+8,049)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    74,402 miles
    Test number
    199087284417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass66,353 miles (+5,812)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    66,353 miles
    Test number
    886525902308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass60,541 miles (+5,725)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    60,541 miles
    Test number
    399187691212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass54,816 miles (+927)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    54,816 miles
    Test number
    411434010475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass53,889 miles (+2,491)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    53,889 miles
    Test number
    101075770473
    • NoteAirbag warning light "on"

  19. Pass51,398 miles (+9,084)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    51,398 miles
    Test number
    324496009153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass42,314 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    42,314 miles
    Test number
    233577147209
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S31 PAV

Does S31 PAV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S31 PAV expired on 21 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S31 PAV?
The MOT on S31 PAV expired on 21 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S31 PAV done?
S31 PAV was recorded at 130,115 miles at its MOT on 22 Dec 2022, an average of 5,739 miles a year.
Has S31 PAV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S31 PAV has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on S31 PAV 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 PAV find?
S31 PAV passed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2022 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 2 more.

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