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Black · Petrol · 2007 · 1,390 cc

V17 BBBMOT history

V17 BBB is a black petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 26 Oct 2007. Its MOT is valid until 14 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 94,742 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Sept 2027
Mileage
94,742 mi
At MOT on 15 Sept 2026
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,155 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V17 BBB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
26 Oct 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V17 BBB was last recorded at 94,742 miles on 15 Sept 2026, 1,400 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,342 miles · 4 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,400 miles
Average per year
4,155 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 94,742 miles
  • 2025 – 93,342 miles
  • 2024 – 91,833 miles
  • 2023 – 88,484 miles
  • 2022 – 84,176 miles
  • 2021 – 79,545 miles
  • 2020 – 79,065 miles
  • 2019 – 76,495 miles
  • 2018 – 72,556 miles
  • 2017 – 67,623 miles
  • 2016 – 63,169 miles
  • 2014 – 58,522 miles
  • 2013 – 53,704 miles
  • 2012 – 50,659 miles
  • 2011 – 43,471 miles
  • 2010 – 28,610 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,742 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Indicator lamp broken & slightly loose
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively Front & rear (1.2.1 (e))

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.

  • Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

26 tests since 16 Oct 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,742 miles (+1,400)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    94,742 miles
    Test number
    955283093451
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Indicator lamp broken & slightly loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively Front & rear (1.2.1 (e))
  2. Pass93,342 miles (+2)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    93,342 miles
    Test number
    612258769839
    • AdvisoryCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  3. Fail93,340 miles (+1,507)4 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,340 miles
    Test number
    535579252313
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  4. Pass91,833 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    91,833 miles
    Test number
    559539140458
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  5. Fail91,823 miles (+3,339)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,823 miles
    Test number
    290903187614
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  6. Pass88,484 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    88,484 miles
    Test number
    494249137768
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. Fail88,482 miles (+4,306)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,482 miles
    Test number
    660947859941
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. Pass84,176 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    84,176 miles
    Test number
    922315641449
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  9. Fail84,173 miles (+4,628)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,173 miles
    Test number
    862192603959
    • MajorCentral Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Insecure (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Insecure (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  10. Pass79,545 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    79,545 miles
    Test number
    240290715231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail79,543 miles (+478)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,543 miles
    Test number
    428703065742
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working boot (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass79,065 miles (+2,570)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    79,065 miles
    Test number
    608937335066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass76,495 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    76,495 miles
    Test number
    465507858624

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail76,495 miles (+3,939)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,495 miles
    Test number
    484876793785
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords radial cracks (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords radial cracks (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  15. Pass72,556 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2019
    Odometer
    72,556 miles
    Test number
    948602476161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail72,556 miles (+4,933)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,556 miles
    Test number
    443866012316
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  17. Pass67,623 miles (+4,454)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2018
    Odometer
    67,623 miles
    Test number
    749572875224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass63,169 miles (+4,647)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2017
    Odometer
    63,169 miles
    Test number
    506700470388
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  19. Fail58,522 miles2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,522 miles
    Test number
    685192704343
    • 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)
    • NoteO/s/r wheel slightly stiff to turn
    • NoteRear exaust outer skin corroding
  20. Pass58,522 miles (+4,818)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    58,522 miles
    Test number
    818382804350
    • NoteO/s/r wheel slightly stiff to turn
    • NoteRear exaust outer skin corroding
  21. Pass53,704 miles (+3,045)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    53,704 miles
    Test number
    576870583221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass50,659 miles (+7,188)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    50,659 miles
    Test number
    308207282217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail43,471 miles2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,471 miles
    Test number
    267993991223
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly worn
  24. Pass43,471 miles (+14,861)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    43,471 miles
    Test number
    309953591240
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly worn
  25. Pass28,610 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    28,610 miles
    Test number
    344079680401
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFront wipers smearing slightly
  26. Fail28,610 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,610 miles
    Test number
    524919480248
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFront wipers smearing slightly

Questions about V17 BBB

Does V17 BBB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V17 BBB is valid until 14 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on V17 BBB?
The MOT on V17 BBB is valid until 14 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V17 BBB done?
V17 BBB was recorded at 94,742 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2026, an average of 4,155 miles a year.
Has V17 BBB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V17 BBB has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on V17 BBB 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 V17 BBB find?
V17 BBB passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2026 with 10 advisories: central rear stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working; front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both; front coil spring corroded both, and 7 more.

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