Volkswagen Beetle
Yellow · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc
V18 PAHMOT history
V18 PAH is a yellow diesel Volkswagen Beetle first used on 10 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 12 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 73,323 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 73,323 mi
- At MOT on 30 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 21 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 2,074 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V18 PAH
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Beetle
- Colour
- Yellow
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 10 Oct 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V18 PAH was last recorded at 73,323 miles on 30 Sept 2026, 1,918 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 71,405 miles · 30 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,918 miles
- Average per year
- 2,074 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 73,323 miles
- 2025 – 71,405 miles
- 2024 – 69,136 miles
- 2023 – 67,325 miles
- 2022 – 65,560 miles
- 2021 – 63,266 miles
- 2020 – 62,123 miles
- 2019 – 60,901 miles
- 2018 – 59,188 miles
- 2017 – 57,453 miles
- 2016 – 55,963 miles
- 2015 – 54,316 miles
- 2014 – 52,462 miles
- 2013 – 50,718 miles
- 2012 – 48,984 miles
- 2011 – 46,414 miles
- 2010 – 43,831 miles
- 2009 – 40,903 miles
- 2008 – 38,371 miles
- 2007 – 34,978 miles
- 2006 – 31,924 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass73,323 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
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.
Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2022–2025
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2022–2025
Full MOT history
26 tests since 13 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass73,323 miles (+1,918)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 73,323 miles
- Test number
- 195674606228
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
Pass71,405 miles4 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 71,405 miles
- Test number
- 496694288088
- MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
Fail71,405 miles (+2,269)2 dangerous1 repaired4 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,405 miles
- Test number
- 615686120407
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
Pass69,136 miles (+1,811)4 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 69,136 miles
- Test number
- 554422384362
- MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
Pass67,325 miles2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 67,325 miles
- Test number
- 491383503886
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail67,325 miles (+1,765)2 major2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,325 miles
- Test number
- 789587468352
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass65,560 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 65,560 miles
- Test number
- 345937936986
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail65,560 miles (+2,294)2 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,560 miles
- Test number
- 403069205768
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass63,266 miles (+1,143)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 63,266 miles
- Test number
- 484126588271
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swelling under coating (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass62,123 miles (+1,222)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 62,123 miles
- Test number
- 325815445490
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,901 miles (+1,713)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 60,901 miles
- Test number
- 105638499944
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Pass59,188 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 59,188 miles
- Test number
- 565864280613
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail59,188 miles (+1,735)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,188 miles
- Test number
- 615143601287
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass57,453 miles (+1,490)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 57,453 miles
- Test number
- 131316369957
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,963 miles (+1,647)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 55,963 miles
- Test number
- 689398212020
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,316 miles (+1,854)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 54,316 miles
- Test number
- 394037595407
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,462 miles (+1,744)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 52,462 miles
- Test number
- 427931684237
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,718 miles (+1,734)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 50,718 miles
- Test number
- 119201963257
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,984 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 48,984 miles
- Test number
- 378879372437
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail48,984 miles (+2,570)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,984 miles
- Test number
- 575779072281
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass46,414 miles (+2,583)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 46,414 miles
- Test number
- 357842671285
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,831 miles (+2,928)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 43,831 miles
- Test number
- 844104460229
- NoteNearside rear tyre slightly out of shape
Pass40,903 miles (+2,532)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 40,903 miles
- Test number
- 830743179268
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,371 miles (+3,393)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 38,371 miles
- Test number
- 464293788212
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,978 miles (+3,054)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 34,978 miles
- Test number
- 780497577231
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,924 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 31,924 miles
- Test number
- 132276786202
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V18 PAH
- Does V18 PAH currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V18 PAH is valid until 12 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V18 PAH?
- The MOT on V18 PAH is valid until 12 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V18 PAH done?
- V18 PAH was recorded at 73,323 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2026, an average of 2,074 miles a year.
- Has V18 PAH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V18 PAH has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2025.
- Has the mileage on V18 PAH 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 V18 PAH find?
- V18 PAH passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.
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