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Volkswagen Beetle

Silver · Petrol · 2007 · 1,595 cc

S50 SALMOT history

S50 SAL is a silver petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 12 Jul 2007. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 70,889 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jul 2027
Mileage
70,889 mi
At MOT on 6 Jul 2026
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,634 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S50 SAL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
12 Jul 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S50 SAL was last recorded at 70,889 miles on 6 Jul 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,887 miles · 25 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
3,634 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 70,889 miles
  • 2025 – 70,789 miles
  • 2024 – 69,586 miles
  • 2023 – 67,639 miles
  • 2022 – 65,330 miles
  • 2021 – 62,178 miles
  • 2020 – 58,834 miles
  • 2019 – 55,255 miles
  • 2018 – 50,895 miles
  • 2017 – 46,303 miles
  • 2016 – 41,219 miles
  • 2015 – 36,325 miles
  • 2014 – 31,835 miles
  • 2013 – 26,348 miles
  • 2012 – 21,424 miles
  • 2011 – 17,039 miles
  • 2010 – 12,830 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,889 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Coil spring corroded All 4

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Both front shock absorber gaiters deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Both front shock absorbers gaiters deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 15 Jul 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,889 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    70,889 miles
    Test number
    883643219149
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail70,887 miles (+98)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,887 miles
    Test number
    176302940543
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass70,789 miles (+98)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    70,789 miles
    Test number
    918994760070
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail70,691 miles (+1,105)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,691 miles
    Test number
    205700571627
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on main beam N/S & O/S (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHorn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Sill corroded but not within a prescribed area

  5. Pass69,586 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    69,586 miles
    Test number
    791659145195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail69,586 miles (+1,947)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,586 miles
    Test number
    877670537950
    • MajorNearside Front 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))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively torn (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass67,639 miles (+2,309)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    67,639 miles
    Test number
    304947006214
    • AdvisoryBoth front shock absorber gaiters deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass65,330 miles (+93)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    65,330 miles
    Test number
    758935205141
    • AdvisoryBoth front shock absorbers gaiters deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  9. Fail65,237 miles (+3,059)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,237 miles
    Test number
    374473794141
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front shock absorbers gaiters deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  10. Pass62,178 miles (+3,344)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    62,178 miles
    Test number
    174716622910
    • AdvisoryBoth front shock absorber gaiters deteriorated

  11. Pass58,834 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    58,834 miles
    Test number
    642198283854
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail58,834 miles (+3,579)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,834 miles
    Test number
    784942721884
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass55,255 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    55,255 miles
    Test number
    795896635686
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  14. Fail55,255 miles (+4,360)6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,255 miles
    Test number
    346033448388
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Inner face heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  15. Pass50,895 miles (+4,592)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    50,895 miles
    Test number
    975334557004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass46,303 miles (+5,084)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    46,303 miles
    Test number
    633398727394
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush splitting / perrished (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush splitting / perrished (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  17. Pass41,219 miles (+4,894)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    41,219 miles
    Test number
    370214302039
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass36,325 miles (+4,490)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    36,325 miles
    Test number
    985376395126
    • NoteOffside front tyre cracking between treads but no cords showing

  19. Pass31,835 miles (+5,487)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    31,835 miles
    Test number
    236955994433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass26,348 miles (+4,924)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    26,348 miles
    Test number
    666690993134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass21,424 miles (+4,385)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    21,424 miles
    Test number
    595526282143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass17,039 miles (+4,209)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    17,039 miles
    Test number
    389662091114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass12,830 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    12,830 miles
    Test number
    202406090476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S50 SAL

Does S50 SAL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S50 SAL is valid until 22 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S50 SAL?
The MOT on S50 SAL is valid until 22 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S50 SAL done?
S50 SAL was recorded at 70,889 miles at its MOT on 6 Jul 2026, an average of 3,634 miles a year.
Has S50 SAL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S50 SAL has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on S50 SAL 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 S50 SAL find?
S50 SAL passed its latest MOT on 6 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front outer tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear outer integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill.

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