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Black · Diesel · 2013 · 1,968 cc

T8 RFKMOT history

T8 RFK is a black diesel Volkswagen Beetle first used on 6 Aug 2013. Its MOT is valid until 5 Aug 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 93,916 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Aug 2027
Mileage
93,916 mi
At MOT on 31 Jul 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,325 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T8 RFK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
6 Aug 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T8 RFK was last recorded at 93,916 miles on 31 Jul 2026, 3,260 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,656 miles · 29 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
3,260 miles
Average per year
7,325 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,916 miles
  • 2025 – 90,656 miles
  • 2024 – 86,196 miles
  • 2023 – 80,881 miles
  • 2022 – 68,449 miles
  • 2021 – 57,893 miles
  • 2020 – 52,372 miles
  • 2019 – 45,578 miles
  • 2018 – 37,216 miles
  • 2017 – 27,521 miles
  • 2016 – 20,571 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,916 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 nearside and offside - rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear handbrake lazy
  • AdvisorySill covers and undertrays fitted obscuring inspectionRecorded 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

13 tests since 26 Jul 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,916 miles (+3,260)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    93,916 miles
    Test number
    629450783107
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 nearside and offside - rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear handbrake lazy
    • AdvisorySill covers and undertrays fitted obscuring inspection

  2. Pass90,656 miles (+4,460)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    90,656 miles
    Test number
    463106746621
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened showing corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner smooth (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 nearside and offside showing corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers and undertrays fitted obscuring inspection

  3. Pass86,196 miles (+5,315)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    86,196 miles
    Test number
    275846039161
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass80,881 miles (+12,432)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    80,881 miles
    Test number
    240583259615

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass68,449 miles (+10,556)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    68,449 miles
    Test number
    410718170401
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass57,893 miles (+5,521)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    57,893 miles
    Test number
    971143638372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass52,372 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    52,372 miles
    Test number
    212986820215
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail52,371 miles (+6,793)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,371 miles
    Test number
    654836027740
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass45,578 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    45,578 miles
    Test number
    442167004811
    • 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 Items removed from driver's view prior to test

  10. Fail45,578 miles (+8,362)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,578 miles
    Test number
    989950167453
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • 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 Items removed from driver's view prior to test

  11. Pass37,216 miles (+9,695)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    37,216 miles
    Test number
    212506216405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass27,521 miles (+6,950)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    27,521 miles
    Test number
    114003646014
    • 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)

  13. Pass20,571 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    20,571 miles
    Test number
    623357625221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T8 RFK

Does T8 RFK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T8 RFK is valid until 5 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T8 RFK?
The MOT on T8 RFK is valid until 5 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T8 RFK done?
T8 RFK was recorded at 93,916 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2026, an average of 7,325 miles a year.
Has T8 RFK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T8 RFK has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jul 2020.
Has the mileage on T8 RFK 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 T8 RFK find?
T8 RFK passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 nearside and offside - rear bushes; offside rear handbrake lazy; sill covers and undertrays fitted obscuring inspection.

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