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Volkswagen Beetle

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,595 cc

S6 KARMOT history

S6 KAR is a silver petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 5 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 5 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 70,223 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Mar 2027
Mileage
70,223 mi
At MOT on 24 Feb 2026
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,940 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S6 KAR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
5 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S6 KAR was last recorded at 70,223 miles on 24 Feb 2026, 2,519 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,704 miles · 17 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,519 miles
Average per year
2,940 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 70,223 miles
  • 2025 – 67,704 miles
  • 2024 – 65,417 miles
  • 2023 – 63,063 miles
  • 2022 – 61,405 miles
  • 2021 – 59,174 miles
  • 2020 – 53,919 miles
  • 2019 – 50,112 miles
  • 2018 – 48,448 miles
  • 2017 – 46,379 miles
  • 2016 – 45,058 miles
  • 2015 – 44,130 miles
  • 2014 – 43,274 miles
  • 2013 – 41,548 miles
  • 2012 – 39,045 miles
  • 2011 – 34,818 miles
  • 2010 – 28,917 miles
  • 2009 – 23,020 miles
  • 2008 – 17,368 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,223 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear reverse lamp in operative

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 4 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,223 miles (+2,519)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    70,223 miles
    Test number
    833772042794
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear reverse lamp in operative

  2. Pass67,704 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    67,704 miles
    Test number
    391416975847
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Fail67,704 miles (+2,287)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,704 miles
    Test number
    725341362478
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass65,417 miles (+2,354)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    65,417 miles
    Test number
    564911191139
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre

  5. Pass63,063 miles (+1,658)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    63,063 miles
    Test number
    855394751874
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass61,405 miles (+2,231)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    61,405 miles
    Test number
    531665776026
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass59,174 miles (+50)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    59,174 miles
    Test number
    918034578649
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  8. Fail59,124 miles (+5,205)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,124 miles
    Test number
    896233851535
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  9. Pass53,919 miles (+3,807)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    53,919 miles
    Test number
    855064157496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass50,112 miles (+1,664)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    50,112 miles
    Test number
    767867448010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass48,448 miles (+2,069)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    48,448 miles
    Test number
    865017577093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass46,379 miles (+1,321)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    46,379 miles
    Test number
    738389804185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass45,058 miles (+928)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    45,058 miles
    Test number
    529487598346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass44,130 miles (+856)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    44,130 miles
    Test number
    315527045004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass43,274 miles (+1,726)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    43,274 miles
    Test number
    659850754089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass41,548 miles (+2,503)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    41,548 miles
    Test number
    955638753025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass39,045 miles (+4,227)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    39,045 miles
    Test number
    768230162089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass34,818 miles (+5,901)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    34,818 miles
    Test number
    385585141059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass28,917 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    28,917 miles
    Test number
    861596240041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail28,917 miles (+5,897)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,917 miles
    Test number
    493066340047
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

  21. Pass23,020 miles (+5,652)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    23,020 miles
    Test number
    123852569425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass17,368 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    17,368 miles
    Test number
    612834368061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S6 KAR

Does S6 KAR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S6 KAR is valid until 5 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S6 KAR?
The MOT on S6 KAR is valid until 5 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S6 KAR done?
S6 KAR was recorded at 70,223 miles at its MOT on 24 Feb 2026, an average of 2,940 miles a year.
Has S6 KAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S6 KAR has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on S6 KAR 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 S6 KAR find?
S6 KAR passed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear reverse lamp in operative.

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