
Volkswagen Beetle
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
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.
- 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
- 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))
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass79,545 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 79,545 miles
- Test number
- 240290715231
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass79,065 miles (+2,570)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 79,065 miles
- Test number
- 608937335066
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,495 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 76,495 miles
- Test number
- 465507858624
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass72,556 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2019
- Odometer
- 72,556 miles
- Test number
- 948602476161
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass67,623 miles (+4,454)
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2018
- Odometer
- 67,623 miles
- Test number
- 749572875224
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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
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
Pass53,704 miles (+3,045)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 53,704 miles
- Test number
- 576870583221
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,659 miles (+7,188)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 50,659 miles
- Test number
- 308207282217
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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
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
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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