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Volkswagen Beetle

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,596 cc

S5 HDEMOT history

S5 HDE is a silver petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 27 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 5 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 77,939 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Feb 2027
Mileage
77,939 mi
At MOT on 28 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,278 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S5 HDE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
27 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S5 HDE was last recorded at 77,939 miles on 28 Jan 2026, 6,120 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,819 miles · 4 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
6,120 miles
Average per year
4,278 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 77,939 miles
  • 2025 – 71,819 miles
  • 2024 – 65,992 miles
  • 2023 – 60,260 miles
  • 2022 – 56,557 miles
  • 2021 – 52,798 miles
  • 2020 – 48,165 miles
  • 2019 – 47,698 miles
  • 2018 – 44,603 miles
  • 2017 – 40,616 miles
  • 2016 – 37,053 miles
  • 2015 – 31,280 miles
  • 2014 – 23,730 miles
  • 2013 – 22,464 miles
  • 2012 – 19,188 miles
  • 2011 – 15,215 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,939 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

25 tests since 1 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,939 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    77,939 miles
    Test number
    758984836901
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  2. Fail77,939 miles (+6,120)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,939 miles
    Test number
    996697418212
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass71,819 miles (+76)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    71,819 miles
    Test number
    783512033206
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail71,743 miles (+5,751)1 dangerous4 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,743 miles
    Test number
    901289450228
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass65,992 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    65,992 miles
    Test number
    287240241345
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail65,991 miles (+5,731)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,991 miles
    Test number
    632685010771
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass60,260 miles (+3,703)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    60,260 miles
    Test number
    706815535921
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to front subframe

  8. Pass56,557 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    56,557 miles
    Test number
    705778030267
    • AdvisoryFront subframe corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  9. Fail56,557 miles (+3,759)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,557 miles
    Test number
    427888594627
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront subframe corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  10. Pass52,798 miles (+4,633)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    52,798 miles
    Test number
    534440476560
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass48,165 miles (+467)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    48,165 miles
    Test number
    522203280439
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass47,698 miles (+3,095)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    47,698 miles
    Test number
    343959505638
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass44,603 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    44,603 miles
    Test number
    571019907786
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail44,603 miles (+3,987)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,603 miles
    Test number
    114991683396
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass40,616 miles (+3,563)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    40,616 miles
    Test number
    655618852400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass37,053 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    37,053 miles
    Test number
    753534087686

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail37,042 miles (+5,762)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,042 miles
    Test number
    344901000225
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  18. Pass31,280 miles (+111)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    31,280 miles
    Test number
    907547125002
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Fail31,169 miles (+7,439)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,169 miles
    Test number
    658520625070
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Fail23,730 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,730 miles
    Test number
    209039124082
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  21. Pass23,730 miles (+1,266)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    23,730 miles
    Test number
    257289224007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass22,464 miles (+3,276)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    22,464 miles
    Test number
    759910783063
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRust ridge forming on front discs.

  23. Pass19,188 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    19,188 miles
    Test number
    715893222092
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracking

  24. Fail19,184 miles (+3,969)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,184 miles
    Test number
    135383322448
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracking

  25. Pass15,215 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    15,215 miles
    Test number
    685952451157
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracking in side walls

Questions about S5 HDE

Does S5 HDE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S5 HDE is valid until 5 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S5 HDE?
The MOT on S5 HDE is valid until 5 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S5 HDE done?
S5 HDE was recorded at 77,939 miles at its MOT on 28 Jan 2026, an average of 4,278 miles a year.
Has S5 HDE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S5 HDE has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on S5 HDE 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 S5 HDE find?
S5 HDE passed its latest MOT on 28 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake disc worn, but not excessively; parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair..

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