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Volkswagen Beetle

Grey · Diesel · 2010 · 1,896 cc

V1 CWLMOT history

V1 CWL is a grey diesel Volkswagen Beetle first used on 1 Sept 2010. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jun 2027 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 175,230 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jun 2026.

V1 CWL grey Volkswagen Beetle – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Jun 2027
Mileage
175,230 mi
At MOT on 12 Jun 2026
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
11,950 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V1 CWL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
1 Sept 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V1 CWL was last recorded at 175,230 miles on 12 Jun 2026, 768 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
174,462 miles · 26 May 2026
Between the last two tests
768 miles
Average per year
11,950 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 175,230 miles
  • 2025 – 159,492 miles
  • 2024 – 144,505 miles
  • 2023 – 127,006 miles
  • 2022 – 110,720 miles
  • 2021 – 95,023 miles
  • 2020 – 82,326 miles
  • 2019 – 64,741 miles
  • 2018 – 52,370 miles
  • 2017 – 50,697 miles
  • 2016 – 47,394 miles
  • 2015 – 40,649 miles
  • 2014 – 28,527 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass175,230 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear brake is binding slightly

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Both parking brake levers on the rear calipers are not returning fully

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

20 tests since 3 Mar 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass175,230 miles (+768)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    175,230 miles
    Test number
    582671940172
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail174,462 miles (+14,970)1 dangerous3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,462 miles
    Test number
    624560973187
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  3. Pass159,492 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2026
    Odometer
    159,492 miles
    Test number
    893790477604

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail159,492 miles (+14,987)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,492 miles
    Test number
    791008444427
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass144,505 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2025
    Odometer
    144,505 miles
    Test number
    714599484942
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake is binding slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth parking brake levers on the rear calipers are not returning fully

  6. Fail144,504 miles (+17,498)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,504 miles
    Test number
    561059920496
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake is binding slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth parking brake levers on the rear calipers are not returning fully

  7. Pass127,006 miles (+16,286)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2024
    Odometer
    127,006 miles
    Test number
    245005031217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass110,720 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2023
    Odometer
    110,720 miles
    Test number
    270204979738
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail110,720 miles (+15,697)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,720 miles
    Test number
    431333924011
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testReversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass95,023 miles (+12,697)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2022
    Odometer
    95,023 miles
    Test number
    424155126231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass82,326 miles (+14)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2021
    Odometer
    82,326 miles
    Test number
    855524084045
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnable to open boot

  12. Fail82,312 miles (+17,571)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,312 miles
    Test number
    242777361368
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryUnable to open boot

  13. Pass64,741 miles (+12,371)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    64,741 miles
    Test number
    266871655293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass52,370 miles (+1,673)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    52,370 miles
    Test number
    916364728031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass50,697 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    50,697 miles
    Test number
    865666707694

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail50,697 miles (+3,303)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,697 miles
    Test number
    535470567633
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

  17. Pass47,394 miles (+6,745)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    47,394 miles
    Test number
    760634588443
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has a nail in the tread

  18. Pass40,649 miles (+12,122)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    40,649 miles
    Test number
    728852265087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass28,527 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    28,527 miles
    Test number
    785962464085
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail28,527 miles2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,527 miles
    Test number
    168572064401
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about V1 CWL

Does V1 CWL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V1 CWL is valid until 11 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on V1 CWL?
The MOT on V1 CWL is valid until 11 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V1 CWL done?
V1 CWL was recorded at 175,230 miles at its MOT on 12 Jun 2026, an average of 11,950 miles a year.
Has V1 CWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V1 CWL has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 26 May 2026.
Has the mileage on V1 CWL 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 V1 CWL find?
V1 CWL passed its latest MOT on 12 Jun 2026 with 6 advisories: front brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; nearside front outer suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill area, and 3 more.

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