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Volkswagen Beetle

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,984 cc

V20 BUGMOT history

V20 BUG is a silver petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 7 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 8 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 46,498 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Sept 2027
Mileage
46,498 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,948 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V20 BUG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
7 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V20 BUG was last recorded at 46,498 miles on 3 Sept 2026, 380 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
46,118 miles · 9 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
380 miles
Average per year
1,948 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 46,498 miles
  • 2025 – 46,118 miles
  • 2024 – 45,237 miles
  • 2023 – 44,595 miles
  • 2022 – 44,070 miles
  • 2021 – 43,348 miles
  • 2020 – 42,316 miles
  • 2019 – 40,986 miles
  • 2018 – 39,221 miles
  • 2017 – 37,513 miles
  • 2016 – 34,142 miles
  • 2015 – 29,258 miles
  • 2014 – 23,871 miles
  • 2013 – 19,425 miles
  • 2012 – 18,151 miles
  • 2011 – 16,650 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass46,498 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking on edges and in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Side repeater not working

    Major3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking inside tread area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

19 tests since 9 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass46,498 miles (+380)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    46,498 miles
    Test number
    736217617949
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking on edges and in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass46,118 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    46,118 miles
    Test number
    620929893459
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush starting to split from center pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Fail46,118 miles (+881)3 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,118 miles
    Test number
    858318500039
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure split around outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure split around outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorElectronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush starting to split from center pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass45,237 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    45,237 miles
    Test number
    987234466285
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking inside tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail45,237 miles (+642)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,237 miles
    Test number
    217923690591
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush split from center pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush split from center pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking inside tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass44,595 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    44,595 miles
    Test number
    657905243432
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside front and both rear tyres cracking on edges and inside tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail44,595 miles (+525)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,595 miles
    Test number
    423455501843
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside front and both rear tyres cracking on edges and inside tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass44,070 miles (+722)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    44,070 miles
    Test number
    903265589649
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking inside tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTop corrosion to both outer sills at rear

  9. Pass43,348 miles (+1,032)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    43,348 miles
    Test number
    370357832491
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass42,316 miles (+1,330)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    42,316 miles
    Test number
    942377885238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass40,986 miles (+1,765)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    40,986 miles
    Test number
    845207888983

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass39,221 miles (+1,708)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    39,221 miles
    Test number
    713659226852
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres are slightly perished.

  13. Pass37,513 miles (+3,371)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    37,513 miles
    Test number
    115357119959

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass34,142 miles (+4,884)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    34,142 miles
    Test number
    924497568932
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass29,258 miles (+5,387)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    29,258 miles
    Test number
    458348637981

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass23,871 miles (+4,446)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    23,871 miles
    Test number
    207104794206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass19,425 miles (+1,274)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2014
    Odometer
    19,425 miles
    Test number
    266609423417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass18,151 miles (+1,501)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2013
    Odometer
    18,151 miles
    Test number
    146994602100
    • NoteBrake pedal creeps down but holds
    • NoteNo plate gaps clode to limit

  19. Pass16,650 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2012
    Odometer
    16,650 miles
    Test number
    755679621165
    • NoteSlight wear inside edges of both front tyres

Questions about V20 BUG

Does V20 BUG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V20 BUG is valid until 8 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on V20 BUG?
The MOT on V20 BUG is valid until 8 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V20 BUG done?
V20 BUG was recorded at 46,498 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2026, an average of 1,948 miles a year.
Has V20 BUG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V20 BUG has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on V20 BUG 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 V20 BUG find?
V20 BUG passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush; tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres cracking on edges and in tread area.

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