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Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,781 cc

SCA 255MOT history

SCA 255 is a silver petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 14 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 20 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 72,632 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Oct 2027
Mileage
72,632 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,388 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
SCA 255
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
14 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

SCA 255 was last recorded at 72,632 miles on 21 Oct 2026, 1,184 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,448 miles · 8 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,184 miles
Average per year
3,388 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,632 miles
  • 2025 – 71,448 miles
  • 2024 – 70,093 miles
  • 2023 – 68,679 miles
  • 2022 – 67,407 miles
  • 2021 – 65,949 miles
  • 2020 – 64,837 miles
  • 2019 – 63,267 miles
  • 2018 – 60,982 miles
  • 2017 – 58,097 miles
  • 2016 – 54,177 miles
  • 2015 – 48,908 miles
  • 2014 – 41,450 miles
  • 2013 – 31,979 miles
  • 2012 – 26,337 miles
  • 2011 – 22,335 miles
  • 2010 – 18,886 miles
  • 2009 – 15,528 miles
  • 2008 – 11,381 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,632 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass72,632 miles (+1,184)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    72,632 miles
    Test number
    293549650386
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass71,448 miles (+1,355)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    71,448 miles
    Test number
    314265699133
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass70,093 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    70,093 miles
    Test number
    425111395366
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Fail70,093 miles (+1,414)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,093 miles
    Test number
    361641519640
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (operation of stop lights) (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass68,679 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    68,679 miles
    Test number
    389901062934
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail68,679 miles (+1,272)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,679 miles
    Test number
    196350118134
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass67,407 miles (+1,458)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    67,407 miles
    Test number
    835502206506

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass65,949 miles (+1,112)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    65,949 miles
    Test number
    562283428688
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Tie rod inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass64,837 miles (+1,570)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    64,837 miles
    Test number
    769842548380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass63,267 miles (+2,285)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    63,267 miles
    Test number
    250162371061
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass60,982 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    60,982 miles
    Test number
    597792655948

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail60,982 miles (+2,885)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,982 miles
    Test number
    105390060646
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass58,097 miles (+3,920)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    58,097 miles
    Test number
    408351524293
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs are worn/lipped

  14. Pass54,177 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    54,177 miles
    Test number
    114794235527
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads starting to wear a little low
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed Recommend Renewal (5.2.2b)

  15. Fail54,177 miles (+5,269)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,177 miles
    Test number
    798177258822
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads starting to wear a little low
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed Recommend Renewal (5.2.2b)

  16. Pass48,908 miles (+7,458)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    48,908 miles
    Test number
    834879832530
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering arm has slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre cracked and wearing a little low
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed Drivers (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (recommend renewal) (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass41,450 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    41,450 miles
    Test number
    319760864260
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  18. Fail41,450 miles (+9,471)2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,450 miles
    Test number
    787810564226
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  19. Pass31,979 miles (+5,642)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    31,979 miles
    Test number
    645596273296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass26,337 miles (+4,002)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    26,337 miles
    Test number
    845633082223
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteBoth front tyres are starting to wear low

  21. Fail22,335 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,335 miles
    Test number
    455644181260
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  22. Pass22,335 miles (+3,449)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    22,335 miles
    Test number
    486474381243
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  23. Pass18,886 miles (+3,358)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    18,886 miles
    Test number
    684137770281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass15,528 miles (+4,147)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    15,528 miles
    Test number
    373759979250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass11,381 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    11,381 miles
    Test number
    371106468479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about SCA 255

What vehicle is registration SCA 255 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show SCA 255 on a silver petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 14 Oct 2005. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does SCA 255 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on SCA 255 is valid until 20 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on SCA 255?
The MOT on SCA 255 is valid until 20 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has SCA 255 done?
SCA 255 was recorded at 72,632 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2026, an average of 3,388 miles a year.
Has SCA 255 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SCA 255 has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on SCA 255 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 SCA 255 find?
SCA 255 passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside inner play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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