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Beige · Petrol · 2006 · 1,595 cc

V16 MAGMOT history

V16 MAG is a beige petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 24 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 17 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 86,332 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Aug 2027
Mileage
86,332 mi
At MOT on 17 Aug 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,601 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V16 MAG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
24 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V16 MAG was last recorded at 86,332 miles on 17 Aug 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,332 miles · 14 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,601 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,332 miles
  • 2025 – 84,602 miles
  • 2024 – 82,656 miles
  • 2023 – 79,675 miles
  • 2022 – 77,415 miles
  • 2021 – 75,396 miles
  • 2020 – 73,834 miles
  • 2019 – 71,745 miles
  • 2018 – 65,691 miles
  • 2017 – 63,369 miles
  • 2016 – 60,703 miles
  • 2015 – 56,869 miles
  • 2014 – 53,240 miles
  • 2013 – 47,834 miles
  • 2012 – 44,123 miles
  • 2011 – 37,991 miles
  • 2010 – 31,544 miles
  • 2009 – 24,953 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,332 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

25 tests since 31 Jul 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,332 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    86,332 miles
    Test number
    350546222791
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail86,332 miles (+1,730)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,332 miles
    Test number
    195478504070
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass84,602 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    84,602 miles
    Test number
    256758760150
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated front to rear
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail84,602 miles (+1,946)4 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,602 miles
    Test number
    435766840188
    • MajorNearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated front to rear
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass82,656 miles (+2,981)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    82,656 miles
    Test number
    330790580685
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass79,675 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    79,675 miles
    Test number
    371190823271
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail79,672 miles (+2,257)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,672 miles
    Test number
    143633143484
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass77,415 miles (+2,019)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    77,415 miles
    Test number
    262948660904
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass75,396 miles (+1,562)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    75,396 miles
    Test number
    210662684948
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass73,834 miles (+2,089)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    73,834 miles
    Test number
    166092360252
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass71,745 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    71,745 miles
    Test number
    450387923551
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Fail71,745 miles (+6,054)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,745 miles
    Test number
    733289633718
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass65,691 miles (+2,322)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    65,691 miles
    Test number
    731979542416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass63,369 miles (+2,666)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    63,369 miles
    Test number
    643882125014
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Mirror damaged

  15. Pass60,703 miles (+3,834)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    60,703 miles
    Test number
    645208299050
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail56,869 miles3 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,869 miles
    Test number
    126396795172
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass56,869 miles (+3,629)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    56,869 miles
    Test number
    278826795413
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass53,240 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    53,240 miles
    Test number
    585669004243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail53,240 miles (+5,406)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,240 miles
    Test number
    865739304234
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine light on

  20. Pass47,834 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    47,834 miles
    Test number
    369924303474
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Fail47,834 miles (+3,711)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,834 miles
    Test number
    507384303238
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass44,123 miles (+6,132)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    44,123 miles
    Test number
    535555112200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass37,991 miles (+6,447)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    37,991 miles
    Test number
    267945011294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass31,544 miles (+6,591)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    31,544 miles
    Test number
    104481210263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass24,953 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    24,953 miles
    Test number
    654712319257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V16 MAG

Does V16 MAG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V16 MAG is valid until 17 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on V16 MAG?
The MOT on V16 MAG is valid until 17 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V16 MAG done?
V16 MAG was recorded at 86,332 miles at its MOT on 17 Aug 2026, an average of 3,601 miles a year.
Has V16 MAG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V16 MAG has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on V16 MAG 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 V16 MAG find?
V16 MAG passed its latest MOT on 17 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside front coil spring corroded, and 1 more.

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