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Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow · Petrol · 2014 · 1,390 cc

S33 MLBMOT history

S33 MLB is a yellow petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 30 Sept 2014. Its MOT is valid until 29 Nov 2026 and it has passed 9 of 14 MOT tests, with 63,488 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Nov 2025.

S33 MLB yellow Volkswagen Beetle – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Nov 2026
Mileage
63,488 mi
At MOT on 28 Nov 2025
MOT tests
14
9 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,592 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S33 MLB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
30 Sept 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S33 MLB was last recorded at 63,488 miles on 28 Nov 2025, 7,071 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
56,417 miles · 22 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
7,071 miles
Average per year
4,592 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 63,488 miles
  • 2024 – 56,417 miles
  • 2023 – 50,739 miles
  • 2022 – 47,095 miles
  • 2021 – 42,556 miles
  • 2020 – 39,648 miles
  • 2019 – 35,995 miles
  • 2018 – 31,198 miles
  • 2017 – 25,509 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass63,488 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

14 tests since 21 Aug 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass63,488 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    63,488 miles
    Test number
    712358027733
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  2. Fail63,488 miles (+7,071)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,488 miles
    Test number
    287760951157
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  3. Pass56,417 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    56,417 miles
    Test number
    463965957020
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Fail56,417 miles (+5,678)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,417 miles
    Test number
    247511051390
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass50,739 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    50,739 miles
    Test number
    958922706886
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Fail50,739 miles (+3,644)1 dangerous1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,739 miles
    Test number
    721619104762
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass47,095 miles (+4,539)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    47,095 miles
    Test number
    539488472257
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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 Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass42,556 miles (+2,908)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    42,556 miles
    Test number
    618504814986

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass39,648 miles (+3,653)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    39,648 miles
    Test number
    807436677770

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass35,995 miles (+4,797)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    35,995 miles
    Test number
    754189156466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass31,198 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    31,198 miles
    Test number
    101481572951

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail31,198 miles (+5,689)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,198 miles
    Test number
    672810622082
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass25,509 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    25,509 miles
    Test number
    274994455937
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
  14. Fail25,508 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,508 miles
    Test number
    255979049785
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Questions about S33 MLB

Does S33 MLB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S33 MLB is valid until 29 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S33 MLB?
The MOT on S33 MLB is valid until 29 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S33 MLB done?
S33 MLB was recorded at 63,488 miles at its MOT on 28 Nov 2025, an average of 4,592 miles a year.
Has S33 MLB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S33 MLB has failed 5 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on S33 MLB 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 S33 MLB find?
S33 MLB passed its latest MOT on 28 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: front brake disc worn, but not excessively.

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