Volkswagen Beetle
Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 1,398 cc
V13 COSMOT history
V13 COS is a blue petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 11 Aug 2006. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jun 2027 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 86,956 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 86,956 mi
- At MOT on 8 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 17 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 3,945 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V13 COS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Beetle
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,398 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 11 Aug 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V13 COS was last recorded at 86,956 miles on 8 Jun 2026, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Apr 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 86,944 miles · 28 Apr 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 12 miles
- Average per year
- 3,945 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 86,956 miles
- 2025 – 83,029 miles
- 2024 – 79,736 miles
- 2023 – 76,807 miles
- 2022 – 73,680 miles
- 2021 – 70,301 miles
- 2020 – 67,191 miles
- 2019 – 63,522 miles
- 2018 – 59,031 miles
- 2017 – 53,689 miles
- 2016 – 48,803 miles
- 2015 – 42,736 miles
- 2014 – 36,471 miles
- 2013 – 30,755 miles
- 2012 – 26,588 miles
- 2011 – 22,316 miles
- 2009 – 20,722 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass86,956 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
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, 2024–2026
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2026
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Rear exhaust corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018
Full MOT history
29 tests since 24 Aug 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass86,956 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 86,956 miles
- Test number
- 721772969507
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Fail86,952 miles (+8)1 dangerous3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,952 miles
- Test number
- 608778889726
- DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Fail86,944 miles (+3,915)1 dangerous7 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,944 miles
- Test number
- 136668806967
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAuxiliary belt cracking
Pass83,029 miles (+3,293)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2026
- Odometer
- 83,029 miles
- Test number
- 624483772896
- MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre x2
Pass79,736 miles (+2,929)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2025
- Odometer
- 79,736 miles
- Test number
- 818138928581
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass76,807 miles (+32)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2024
- Odometer
- 76,807 miles
- Test number
- 363639298555
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail76,775 miles (+3,095)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,775 miles
- Test number
- 646510604697
- MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass73,680 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2023
- Odometer
- 73,680 miles
- Test number
- 706193864758
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fail73,680 miles (+3,379)4 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,680 miles
- Test number
- 582851594249
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass70,301 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2022
- Odometer
- 70,301 miles
- Test number
- 123972180230
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail70,301 miles (+3,110)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,301 miles
- Test number
- 457006247919
- DangerousDriver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass67,191 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2021
- Odometer
- 67,191 miles
- Test number
- 996444873185
- AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail67,191 miles (+3,669)2 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,191 miles
- Test number
- 347219276836
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass63,522 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2020
- Odometer
- 63,522 miles
- Test number
- 629690165754
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail63,522 miles (+4,491)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,522 miles
- Test number
- 664555021806
- MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure needs bracket welding on (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorFront Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))
- MajorRear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass59,031 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2019
- Odometer
- 59,031 miles
- Test number
- 708188396143
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
Fail59,031 miles (+5,342)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,031 miles
- Test number
- 380954160912
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
Pass53,689 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2018
- Odometer
- 53,689 miles
- Test number
- 807130313314
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres lifted on inner edge
- AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
Fail53,689 miles (+4,886)4 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,689 miles
- Test number
- 996884311096
- FailureNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureRear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres lifted on inner edge
- AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
Pass48,803 miles (+6,067)
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2017
- Odometer
- 48,803 miles
- Test number
- 314595472673
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,736 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2016
- Odometer
- 42,736 miles
- Test number
- 896361345133
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail42,736 miles (+6,265)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,736 miles
- Test number
- 709721945198
- FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureRear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass36,471 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2015
- Odometer
- 36,471 miles
- Test number
- 166467324128
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail36,471 miles (+5,716)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,471 miles
- Test number
- 715577024165
- Repaired at testRear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
Pass30,755 miles (+4,167)
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2014
- Odometer
- 30,755 miles
- Test number
- 887790433139
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,588 miles (+4,272)
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2013
- Odometer
- 26,588 miles
- Test number
- 655610942172
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail22,316 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 22,316 miles
- Test number
- 405467341149
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass22,316 miles (+1,594)
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2012
- Odometer
- 22,316 miles
- Test number
- 977857041125
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,722 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 20,722 miles
- Test number
- 590346839225
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V13 COS
- Does V13 COS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V13 COS is valid until 7 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V13 COS?
- The MOT on V13 COS is valid until 7 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V13 COS done?
- V13 COS was recorded at 86,956 miles at its MOT on 8 Jun 2026, an average of 3,945 miles a year.
- Has V13 COS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V13 COS has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on V13 COS 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 V13 COS find?
- V13 COS passed its latest MOT on 8 Jun 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 1 more.
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