Volkswagen Beetle
Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,600 cc
S3 KCWMOT history
S3 KCW is a red petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 20 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 99,380 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 20 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 99,380 mi
- At MOT on 30 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 21 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 2,560 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S3 KCW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Beetle
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,600 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 1 Mar 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 20 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S3 KCW was last recorded at 99,380 miles on 30 Jan 2026, 468 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 98,912 miles · 18 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 468 miles
- Average per year
- 2,560 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 99,380 miles
- 2025 – 98,912 miles
- 2024 – 98,781 miles
- 2023 – 98,694 miles
- 2022 – 97,703 miles
- 2021 – 95,579 miles
- 2020 – 94,072 miles
- 2019 – 91,206 miles
- 2018 – 88,959 miles
- 2017 – 86,320 miles
- 2016 – 83,926 miles
- 2015 – 81,427 miles
- 2014 – 78,323 miles
- 2013 – 75,620 miles
- 2012 – 72,561 miles
- 2011 – 70,016 miles
- 2010 – 67,673 miles
- 2009 – 65,379 miles
- 2008 – 60,951 miles
- 2007 – 54,331 miles
- 2006 – 48,342 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass99,380 miles
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryHandbrake only just met required percentage adjustment or repair recommended
- AdvisoryReverse light not workingRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
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.
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Major3 MOTs, 2021–2025
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill at rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025
Full MOT history
27 tests since 21 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass99,380 miles (+468)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 99,380 miles
- Test number
- 116705829377
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryHandbrake only just met required percentage adjustment or repair recommended
- AdvisoryReverse light not working
Pass98,912 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 98,912 miles
- Test number
- 769239503987
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryReverse light not working
Fail98,912 miles (+131)10 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,912 miles
- Test number
- 318002129738
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryReverse light not working
Pass98,781 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 98,781 miles
- Test number
- 129708661392
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail98,781 miles (+87)6 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,781 miles
- Test number
- 597954452194
- MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front exhaust clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryReverse light not working
Pass98,694 miles (+991)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 98,694 miles
- Test number
- 288837314301
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass97,703 miles (+2,124)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 97,703 miles
- Test number
- 869851776474
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen marked by wiper blade (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))
Pass95,579 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 95,579 miles
- Test number
- 403150035357
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen marked by wiper on nearside (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))
Fail95,579 miles (+1,507)5 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,579 miles
- Test number
- 967775199408
- MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust system insecure centre bracket insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen marked by wiper on nearside (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))
Pass94,072 miles (+2,866)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 94,072 miles
- Test number
- 603471754667
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass91,206 miles (+2,247)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 91,206 miles
- Test number
- 511412419802
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass88,959 miles (+2,639)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 88,959 miles
- Test number
- 547717718816
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,320 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 86,320 miles
- Test number
- 721831750589
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryAll tyres wearing on edges
Fail86,320 miles (+2,394)3 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,320 miles
- Test number
- 159303491636
- FailureDriver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
- FailureDriver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryAll tyres wearing on edges
Pass83,926 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 83,926 miles
- Test number
- 121154683317
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (2.4.G.2)
Fail83,926 miles (+2,499)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,926 miles
- Test number
- 599667019127
- FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (2.4.G.2)
Pass81,427 miles (+3,104)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 81,427 miles
- Test number
- 716697145024
- NoteN/s/f and o/s/f tyres worn on inner edge
Pass78,323 miles (+2,703)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 78,323 miles
- Test number
- 865481844033
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,620 miles (+3,059)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 75,620 miles
- Test number
- 745445043035
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass72,561 miles (+2,545)5 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 72,561 miles
- Test number
- 188717042468
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass70,016 miles (+2,343)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 70,016 miles
- Test number
- 989738741059
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,673 miles (+2,294)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 67,673 miles
- Test number
- 763102030095
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,379 miles (+4,428)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 65,379 miles
- Test number
- 110474049033
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,951 miles (+6,620)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 60,951 miles
- Test number
- 494409948096
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,331 miles (+5,989)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 54,331 miles
- Test number
- 782710057038
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,342 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 48,342 miles
- Test number
- 154922456048
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail48,342 miles7 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,342 miles
- Test number
- 880092356098
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Questions about S3 KCW
- Does S3 KCW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 KCW is valid until 20 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S3 KCW?
- The MOT on S3 KCW is valid until 20 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S3 KCW done?
- S3 KCW was recorded at 99,380 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2026, an average of 2,560 miles a year.
- Has S3 KCW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S3 KCW has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Feb 2025.
- Has the mileage on S3 KCW 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 S3 KCW find?
- S3 KCW passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective lens faded; offside headlamp lens slightly defective lens faded; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.
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