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Volkswagen Beetle

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,984 cc

S99 BUGMOT history

S99 BUG is a silver petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 2 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 83,397 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jan 2027
Mileage
83,397 mi
At MOT on 14 Jan 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,778 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S99 BUG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
2 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S99 BUG was last recorded at 83,397 miles on 14 Jan 2026, 801 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Jan 2024: 81,715 miles, lower than 81,960 miles on 18 Aug 2023.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
82,596 miles · 13 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
801 miles
Average per year
1,778 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,397 miles
  • 2025 – 82,596 miles
  • 2024 – 81,715 miles
  • 2023 – 81,960 miles
  • 2022 – 81,347 miles
  • 2021 – 80,826 miles
  • 2020 – 80,361 miles
  • 2019 – 79,861 miles
  • 2018 – 79,521 miles
  • 2017 – 78,850 miles
  • 2016 – 77,813 miles
  • 2015 – 75,291 miles
  • 2014 – 72,059 miles
  • 2013 – 69,827 miles
  • 2012 – 67,835 miles
  • 2011 – 64,497 miles
  • 2010 – 59,914 miles
  • 2009 – 56,898 miles
  • 2008 – 54,724 miles
  • 2007 – 52,648 miles
  • 2006 – 48,404 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,397 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

24 tests since 12 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,397 miles (+801)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    83,397 miles
    Test number
    301571016251
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass82,596 miles (+881)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    82,596 miles
    Test number
    405554520633
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass81,715 miles (-245)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    81,715 miles
    Test number
    297234728390
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail81,960 miles (+613)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,960 miles
    Test number
    353963695894
    • MajorCentral Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass81,347 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    81,347 miles
    Test number
    623403071503
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail81,340 miles (+514)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,340 miles
    Test number
    168004522538
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass80,826 miles (+465)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    80,826 miles
    Test number
    887382678753

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass80,361 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    80,361 miles
    Test number
    656229488446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail80,361 miles (+500)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,361 miles
    Test number
    372012252716
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass79,861 miles (+340)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    79,861 miles
    Test number
    101387574350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass79,521 miles (+671)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2019
    Odometer
    79,521 miles
    Test number
    636336879731
    • AdvisoryAdvise corrosion to rear axle
    • AdvisoryAdvise distortion to offside rear tyre

  12. Pass78,850 miles (+1,037)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2018
    Odometer
    78,850 miles
    Test number
    301430450475
    • AdvisoryAdvise nearside rear tyre wear

  13. Pass77,813 miles (+2,522)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2017
    Odometer
    77,813 miles
    Test number
    342279969443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass75,291 miles (+3,232)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2016
    Odometer
    75,291 miles
    Test number
    286707725411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass72,059 miles (+2,232)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2015
    Odometer
    72,059 miles
    Test number
    439265134100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass69,827 miles (+1,992)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2014
    Odometer
    69,827 miles
    Test number
    575339623108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass67,835 miles (+3,338)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2013
    Odometer
    67,835 miles
    Test number
    499532922195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass64,497 miles (+4,583)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2012
    Odometer
    64,497 miles
    Test number
    989253331151
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass59,914 miles (+3,016)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2011
    Odometer
    59,914 miles
    Test number
    973729300196
    • NoteCENTRE EXHAUST BRACKET BROKEN & RATTLING
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteESP LIGHT ON
    • NoteREAR TYRES STARTING TO STEP ON INNER EDGE`S

  20. Pass56,898 miles (+2,174)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2010
    Odometer
    56,898 miles
    Test number
    141237119106
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteExhaust centre silencer bracket broken but still supports system
    • NoteTraction control light on
    • NoteUnable to fully inspect nearside rear seat belt due to child seat fitted

  21. Pass54,724 miles (+2,076)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2009
    Odometer
    54,724 miles
    Test number
    640635638177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass52,648 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2008
    Odometer
    52,648 miles
    Test number
    253259827106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail52,648 miles (+4,244)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,648 miles
    Test number
    310459927141
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/S/F WISHBONE REAR BUSH STARTING TO SPLIT
    • NoteO/S/F WISHBONE REAR BUSH STARTING TO SPLIT

  24. Pass48,404 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2007
    Odometer
    48,404 miles
    Test number
    614532636170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S99 BUG

Does S99 BUG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S99 BUG is valid until 21 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S99 BUG?
The MOT on S99 BUG is valid until 21 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S99 BUG done?
S99 BUG was recorded at 83,397 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2026, an average of 1,778 miles a year.
Has S99 BUG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S99 BUG has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on S99 BUG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Jan 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S99 BUG find?
S99 BUG passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel.

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