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Volkswagen Beetle

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,596 cc

V11 FBVMOT history

V11 FBV is a blue petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 14 Jun 2005. Its MOT expired on 25 May 2025 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 121,441 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jun 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 25 May 2025
Mileage
121,441 mi
At MOT on 9 Jun 2025
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,160 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V11 FBV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
14 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 May 2025
Latest MOT test
9 Jun 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

V11 FBV was last recorded at 121,441 miles on 9 Jun 2025, 8,165 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,276 miles · 10 May 2024
Between the last two tests
8,165 miles
Average per year
6,160 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 121,441 miles
  • 2024 – 113,276 miles
  • 2023 – 103,820 miles
  • 2022 – 99,449 miles
  • 2021 – 94,257 miles
  • 2019 – 86,445 miles
  • 2018 – 78,939 miles
  • 2017 – 71,683 miles
  • 2016 – 64,323 miles
  • 2015 – 58,405 miles
  • 2014 – 52,249 miles
  • 2013 – 44,369 miles
  • 2012 – 39,097 miles
  • 2011 – 32,390 miles
  • 2010 – 27,254 miles
  • 2009 – 20,741 miles
  • 2008 – 16,647 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail121,441 miles
  • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust mount broken (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryEngine undertray fitted
  • AdvisoryFabric roof is damaged and has been repaired below rear window
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside rear bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on outer and inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer door seal distorted (6.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Fog lamp inoperative
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Door handle detached at time of test
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryReverse light inoperative

What MOT failures 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 Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail121,441 miles (+8,165)2 major1 minor15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,441 miles
    Test number
    514644782669
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust mount broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine undertray fitted
    • AdvisoryFabric roof is damaged and has been repaired below rear window
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside rear bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on outer and inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer door seal distorted (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fog lamp inoperative
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Door handle detached at time of test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryReverse light inoperative

  2. Pass113,276 miles (+9,456)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2025
    Odometer
    113,276 miles
    Test number
    204124818190
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  3. Pass103,820 miles (+4,371)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2024
    Odometer
    103,820 miles
    Test number
    181792772789
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass99,449 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    99,449 miles
    Test number
    116041380600
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover 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))

  5. Fail99,449 miles (+8)2 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,449 miles
    Test number
    616534562299
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover 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))

  6. Fail99,441 miles (+5,184)1 dangerous5 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,441 miles
    Test number
    449300035972
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover 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))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass94,257 miles (+7,812)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    94,257 miles
    Test number
    577479608966
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear subframe bushes perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear subframe bushes perished

  8. Pass86,445 miles (+7,506)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    86,445 miles
    Test number
    948514014226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass78,939 miles (+7,256)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    78,939 miles
    Test number
    435202552525

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass71,683 miles (+7,360)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    71,683 miles
    Test number
    763543986272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass64,323 miles (+5,918)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    64,323 miles
    Test number
    689615906914
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads becoming worn thin

  12. Pass58,405 miles (+6,156)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    58,405 miles
    Test number
    227133985435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass52,249 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    52,249 miles
    Test number
    309044684103
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Fail52,247 miles (+7,878)1 failure1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,247 miles
    Test number
    417624384177
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteO/s/f tyre wall scuffed & aged

  15. Pass44,369 miles (+5,272)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    44,369 miles
    Test number
    695315083194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass39,097 miles (+6,707)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    39,097 miles
    Test number
    457990282123
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass32,390 miles (+5,136)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    32,390 miles
    Test number
    106454271103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass27,254 miles (+6,513)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    27,254 miles
    Test number
    811628540113
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside rear hand brake actuating arm seems stiff.

  19. Pass20,741 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    20,741 miles
    Test number
    691052649178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail20,741 miles (+4,094)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,741 miles
    Test number
    190121949167
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass16,647 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    16,647 miles
    Test number
    251626258454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V11 FBV

Does V11 FBV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V11 FBV expired on 25 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V11 FBV?
The MOT on V11 FBV expired on 25 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V11 FBV done?
V11 FBV was recorded at 121,441 miles at its MOT on 9 Jun 2025, an average of 6,160 miles a year.
Has V11 FBV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V11 FBV has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on V11 FBV 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 V11 FBV find?
V11 FBV failed its latest MOT on 9 Jun 2025 with 2 major defects, 1 minor defect and 15 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault; offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources, and 15 more.

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