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Blue · Diesel · 2007 · 1,896 cc

S3 XTBMOT history

S3 XTB is a blue diesel Volkswagen Beetle first used on 6 Jul 2007. Its MOT is valid until 9 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 86,251 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Nov 2026
Mileage
86,251 mi
At MOT on 6 Nov 2025
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,578 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 XTB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
6 Jul 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 XTB was last recorded at 86,251 miles on 6 Nov 2025, 4,295 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,956 miles · 6 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4,295 miles
Average per year
4,578 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 86,251 miles
  • 2024 – 81,956 miles
  • 2023 – 76,767 miles
  • 2022 – 73,249 miles
  • 2021 – 67,514 miles
  • 2020 – 66,532 miles
  • 2019 – 65,647 miles
  • 2018 – 63,942 miles
  • 2017 – 61,068 miles
  • 2016 – 59,051 miles
  • 2015 – 51,408 miles
  • 2014 – 41,134 miles
  • 2013 – 36,101 miles
  • 2012 – 27,402 miles
  • 2011 – 22,276 miles
  • 2010 – 16,080 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,251 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

20 tests since 9 Jul 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,251 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    86,251 miles
    Test number
    977068014820

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail86,251 miles (+4,295)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,251 miles
    Test number
    722315913999
    • MajorNearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  3. Pass81,956 miles (+5,189)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    81,956 miles
    Test number
    825151299758
    • 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))

  4. Pass76,767 miles (+3,518)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    76,767 miles
    Test number
    482977147539
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass73,249 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    73,249 miles
    Test number
    965518101004
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail73,249 miles (+5,735)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,249 miles
    Test number
    983182333123
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass67,514 miles (+982)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    67,514 miles
    Test number
    382978476192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass66,532 miles (+885)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    66,532 miles
    Test number
    267246182338
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass65,647 miles (+1,705)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    65,647 miles
    Test number
    755269415877
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Strutt top slight lift

  10. Pass63,942 miles (+2,874)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    63,942 miles
    Test number
    312936234607

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass61,068 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    61,068 miles
    Test number
    294761347269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail61,068 miles (+2,017)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,068 miles
    Test number
    244475233907
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  13. Pass59,051 miles (+7,643)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    59,051 miles
    Test number
    726066077230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail51,408 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,408 miles
    Test number
    159917015280
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  15. Pass51,408 miles (+10,274)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    51,408 miles
    Test number
    249777515241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass41,134 miles (+5,033)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    41,134 miles
    Test number
    935134144246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass36,101 miles (+8,699)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    36,101 miles
    Test number
    675105553223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass27,402 miles (+5,126)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    27,402 miles
    Test number
    269026492408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass22,276 miles (+6,196)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    22,276 miles
    Test number
    985605691122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass16,080 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    16,080 miles
    Test number
    463730290118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S3 XTB

Does S3 XTB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 XTB is valid until 9 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S3 XTB?
The MOT on S3 XTB is valid until 9 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 XTB done?
S3 XTB was recorded at 86,251 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2025, an average of 4,578 miles a year.
Has S3 XTB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 XTB has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on S3 XTB 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 XTB find?
S3 XTB passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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