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Volkswagen Beetle

Blue · Petrol · 2015 · 1,395 cc

S5 RLFMOT history

S5 RLF is a blue petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 26 Mar 2015. Its MOT is valid until 18 Sept 2027 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 94,702 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Sept 2026.

S5 RLF blue Volkswagen Beetle – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Sept 2027
Mileage
94,702 mi
At MOT on 14 Sept 2026
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,234 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S5 RLF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,395 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
26 Mar 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S5 RLF was last recorded at 94,702 miles on 14 Sept 2026, 5,267 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,435 miles · 1 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
5,267 miles
Average per year
5,234 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 94,702 miles
  • 2025 – 89,435 miles
  • 2024 – 85,900 miles
  • 2023 – 82,979 miles
  • 2022 – 81,193 miles
  • 2021 – 78,205 miles
  • 2020 – 75,399 miles
  • 2019 – 68,593 miles
  • 2018 – 56,660 miles
  • 2017 – 47,669 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,702 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs heavily corroded and lipped

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

13 tests since 19 Sept 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,702 miles (+5,267)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    94,702 miles
    Test number
    627097879889
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass89,435 miles (+3,535)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    89,435 miles
    Test number
    753320655288
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass85,900 miles (+2,921)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    85,900 miles
    Test number
    299941690902

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass82,979 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    82,979 miles
    Test number
    305270288962

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail82,974 miles (+1,781)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,974 miles
    Test number
    692520573490
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

  6. Pass81,193 miles (+2,988)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    81,193 miles
    Test number
    956118264183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass78,205 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    78,205 miles
    Test number
    864086362980
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2 mm cracked and perished 235/4518 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3 mm cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail78,205 miles (+2,806)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,205 miles
    Test number
    790492741245
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2 mm cracked and perished 235/4518 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3 mm cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass75,399 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    75,399 miles
    Test number
    427382011161
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs heavily corroded and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail75,399 miles (+6,806)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,399 miles
    Test number
    769981778352
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm 235/4518 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs heavily corroded and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2 mm heavily cracked and perished and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2 mm cracked and perished and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake slightly binding

  11. Pass68,593 miles (+11,933)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    68,593 miles
    Test number
    928447874779
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  12. Pass56,660 miles (+8,991)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    56,660 miles
    Test number
    262378575601

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass47,669 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    47,669 miles
    Test number
    844423564424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S5 RLF

Does S5 RLF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S5 RLF is valid until 18 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S5 RLF?
The MOT on S5 RLF is valid until 18 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S5 RLF done?
S5 RLF was recorded at 94,702 miles at its MOT on 14 Sept 2026, an average of 5,234 miles a year.
Has S5 RLF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S5 RLF has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on S5 RLF 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 RLF find?
S5 RLF passed its latest MOT on 14 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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