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Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 1,984 cc

S7 KLRMOT history

S7 KLR is a blue petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 22 May 2000. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 198,066 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jan 2027
Mileage
198,066 mi
At MOT on 12 Jan 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,241 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S7 KLR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
22 May 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S7 KLR was last recorded at 198,066 miles on 12 Jan 2026, 3,166 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
194,900 miles · 23 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
3,166 miles
Average per year
5,241 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 198,066 miles
  • 2024 – 194,900 miles
  • 2023 – 188,724 miles
  • 2022 – 181,171 miles
  • 2021 – 181,117 miles
  • 2020 – 174,743 miles
  • 2019 – 171,549 miles
  • 2018 – 165,521 miles
  • 2017 – 156,320 miles
  • 2016 – 156,270 miles
  • 2015 – 154,406 miles
  • 2014 – 145,056 miles
  • 2013 – 142,533 miles
  • 2012 – 136,014 miles
  • 2011 – 129,031 miles
  • 2010 – 123,219 miles
  • 2009 – 114,235 miles
  • 2007 – 104,998 miles
  • 2006 – 98,125 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass198,066 miles
  • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2010

Full MOT history

27 tests since 18 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass198,066 miles (+3,166)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    198,066 miles
    Test number
    582615160275
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass194,900 miles (+6,176)3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    194,900 miles
    Test number
    704117467230
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass188,724 miles (+4,138)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    188,724 miles
    Test number
    795518800463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass184,586 miles (+3,415)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    184,586 miles
    Test number
    150635777737
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body front to rear undersealed

  5. Pass181,171 miles (+54)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    181,171 miles
    Test number
    233901338727
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail181,117 miles (+6,374)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,117 miles
    Test number
    130966044760
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorIntegral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting ns sill front and rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorIntegral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting os sill front and rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass174,743 miles (+3,194)3 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    174,743 miles
    Test number
    451906348639
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear pin/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear pin/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass171,549 miles (+6,028)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    171,549 miles
    Test number
    518652854622
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both
    • AdvisoryFront Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity both (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security prescribed areas and both inner sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  9. Pass165,521 miles (+9,201)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    165,521 miles
    Test number
    250460176058
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both tie rods (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass156,320 miles (+50)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    156,320 miles
    Test number
    712183074722
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment ns and os (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass156,270 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    156,270 miles
    Test number
    306138528651
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  12. Fail156,270 miles (+1,864)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,270 miles
    Test number
    663402171569
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  13. Pass154,406 miles (+9,350)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    154,406 miles
    Test number
    448378465106
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight corrosion under vehicle

  14. Pass145,056 miles (+2,523)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    145,056 miles
    Test number
    625225464147
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  15. Pass142,533 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    142,533 miles
    Test number
    515151363105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail142,533 miles (+6,519)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,533 miles
    Test number
    857451263175
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Pass136,014 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    136,014 miles
    Test number
    199044382145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail136,014 miles (+6,983)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,014 miles
    Test number
    815044882112
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  19. Pass129,031 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    129,031 miles
    Test number
    235189671141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail129,031 miles (+5,812)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,031 miles
    Test number
    505829371198
    • FailureNearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
    • 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)

  21. Pass123,219 miles (+1,179)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    123,219 miles
    Test number
    211630380169
    • AdvisoryFront Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteN/s/r steel wheel fitted

  22. Fail122,040 miles (+7,805)7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,040 miles
    Test number
    824909240127
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureFront Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass114,235 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    114,235 miles
    Test number
    173886579170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail114,235 miles (+9,237)9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,235 miles
    Test number
    964245979177
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureIndicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  25. Pass104,998 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    104,998 miles
    Test number
    452724857484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail104,975 miles (+6,850)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,975 miles
    Test number
    841315747381
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  27. Pass98,125 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    98,125 miles
    Test number
    920712156328
    • NoteNearside door mirror slightly cracked

Questions about S7 KLR

Does S7 KLR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S7 KLR is valid until 18 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S7 KLR?
The MOT on S7 KLR is valid until 18 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S7 KLR done?
S7 KLR was recorded at 198,066 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2026, an average of 5,241 miles a year.
Has S7 KLR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S7 KLR has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on S7 KLR 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 S7 KLR find?
S7 KLR passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2026 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: front headlamp lens slightly defective both; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; central stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working, and 5 more.

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