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Beige · Petrol · 2007 · 1,398 cc

V17 FLOMOT history

V17 FLO is a beige petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 21 Jul 2007. Its MOT is valid until 22 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 86,956 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Mar 2027
Mileage
86,956 mi
At MOT on 23 Mar 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,415 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V17 FLO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,398 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
21 Jul 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V17 FLO was last recorded at 86,956 miles on 23 Mar 2026, 180 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,776 miles · 28 May 2024
Between the last two tests
180 miles
Average per year
4,415 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,956 miles
  • 2024 – 86,776 miles
  • 2023 – 86,048 miles
  • 2021 – 83,551 miles
  • 2020 – 74,556 miles
  • 2019 – 68,735 miles
  • 2018 – 66,563 miles
  • 2017 – 60,017 miles
  • 2016 – 56,741 miles
  • 2015 – 49,407 miles
  • 2014 – 43,850 miles
  • 2013 – 36,493 miles
  • 2012 – 28,145 miles
  • 2011 – 24,382 miles
  • 2010 – 19,126 miles
  • 2009 – 13,298 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,956 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

21 tests since 17 Jul 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,956 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    86,956 miles
    Test number
    129793275652

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail86,956 miles (+180)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,956 miles
    Test number
    880148094484
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorHeadlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass86,776 miles (+728)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    86,776 miles
    Test number
    365078273953

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass86,048 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    86,048 miles
    Test number
    796190017149
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  5. Fail86,048 miles (+2,497)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,048 miles
    Test number
    409569204645
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  6. Pass83,551 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    83,551 miles
    Test number
    461950052404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail83,548 miles (+8,992)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,548 miles
    Test number
    569820168182
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass74,556 miles (+5,821)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    74,556 miles
    Test number
    336671086813

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass68,735 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    68,735 miles
    Test number
    896659050266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail68,732 miles (+2,169)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,732 miles
    Test number
    651368841189
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass66,563 miles (+6,546)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    66,563 miles
    Test number
    229696376844

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass60,017 miles (+3,276)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    60,017 miles
    Test number
    113029245566

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass56,741 miles (+7,334)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    56,741 miles
    Test number
    440223791761
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre is perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass49,407 miles (+5,557)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    49,407 miles
    Test number
    377428055085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass43,850 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    43,850 miles
    Test number
    108089554099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail43,850 miles (+7,357)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,850 miles
    Test number
    996279054041
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  17. Pass36,493 miles (+8,348)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    36,493 miles
    Test number
    905011063074
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass28,145 miles (+3,763)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    28,145 miles
    Test number
    589812762037
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass24,382 miles (+5,256)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    24,382 miles
    Test number
    287902381103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass19,126 miles (+5,828)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    19,126 miles
    Test number
    951005690100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass13,298 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    13,298 miles
    Test number
    162058899196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V17 FLO

Does V17 FLO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V17 FLO is valid until 22 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on V17 FLO?
The MOT on V17 FLO is valid until 22 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V17 FLO done?
V17 FLO was recorded at 86,956 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2026, an average of 4,415 miles a year.
Has V17 FLO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V17 FLO has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on V17 FLO 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 FLO find?
V17 FLO passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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