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Volkswagen Beetle

Green · Petrol · 2005 · 1,984 cc

V23 BODMOT history

V23 BOD is a green petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 8 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 23 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 60,010 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Oct 2027
Mileage
60,010 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,836 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V23 BOD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
8 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V23 BOD was last recorded at 60,010 miles on 23 Oct 2026, 1,411 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
58,599 miles · 21 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,411 miles
Average per year
2,836 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 60,010 miles
  • 2025 – 58,599 miles
  • 2024 – 57,048 miles
  • 2023 – 55,289 miles
  • 2022 – 54,242 miles
  • 2021 – 51,444 miles
  • 2020 – 50,639 miles
  • 2019 – 49,230 miles
  • 2018 – 47,451 miles
  • 2017 – 46,727 miles
  • 2016 – 45,680 miles
  • 2015 – 44,071 miles
  • 2014 – 40,839 miles
  • 2013 – 33,787 miles
  • 2012 – 30,406 miles
  • 2011 – 27,482 miles
  • 2010 – 18,850 miles
  • 2009 – 12,005 miles
  • 2008 – 8,620 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass60,010 miles

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Reverse light not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

27 tests since 8 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass60,010 miles (+1,411)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    60,010 miles
    Test number
    790215046466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass58,599 miles (+1,551)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    58,599 miles
    Test number
    311296754839

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass57,048 miles (+1,759)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    57,048 miles
    Test number
    343191037629

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass55,289 miles (+17)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    55,289 miles
    Test number
    619832978845
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail55,272 miles (+1,030)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,272 miles
    Test number
    819586380633
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass54,242 miles (+2,798)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    54,242 miles
    Test number
    853831749062
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe is corroded and covered in underseal. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre is perished.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe is corroded and covered in underseal. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe is corroded and covered in underseal. (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass51,444 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    51,444 miles
    Test number
    885135867933
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail51,444 miles (+805)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,444 miles
    Test number
    727390839082
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass50,639 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    50,639 miles
    Test number
    609428868423
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryReverse light not working

  10. Fail50,639 miles (+1,409)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,639 miles
    Test number
    942357985310
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high And will not adjust (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryReverse light not working

  11. Pass49,230 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    49,230 miles
    Test number
    115994290075
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  12. Fail49,230 miles (+1,779)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,230 miles
    Test number
    955541382167
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  13. Pass47,451 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    47,451 miles
    Test number
    757520002707
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  14. Fail47,451 miles (+724)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,451 miles
    Test number
    320541657401
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  15. Pass46,727 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    46,727 miles
    Test number
    915062330555

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail46,727 miles (+1,047)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,727 miles
    Test number
    535699533105
    • Repaired at testRear Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

  17. Pass45,680 miles (+1,609)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    45,680 miles
    Test number
    624377022676

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass44,071 miles (+3,232)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    44,071 miles
    Test number
    418867088145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass40,839 miles (+7,052)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    40,839 miles
    Test number
    367551854280
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass33,787 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    33,787 miles
    Test number
    636714033270
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • NoteExhaust corroded in general

  21. Fail33,785 miles (+3,379)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,785 miles
    Test number
    197834933238
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • NoteExhaust corroded in general

  22. Pass30,406 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    30,406 miles
    Test number
    735339442211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail30,406 miles (+2,924)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,406 miles
    Test number
    528769442214
    • FailureTyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  24. Pass27,482 miles (+8,632)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    27,482 miles
    Test number
    286979741290
    • NoteAll tyer walls deteriorated

  25. Pass18,850 miles (+6,845)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    18,850 miles
    Test number
    271749840211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass12,005 miles (+3,385)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    12,005 miles
    Test number
    683786349220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass8,620 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    8,620 miles
    Test number
    324572758496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V23 BOD

Does V23 BOD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V23 BOD is valid until 23 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on V23 BOD?
The MOT on V23 BOD is valid until 23 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V23 BOD done?
V23 BOD was recorded at 60,010 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2026, an average of 2,836 miles a year.
Has V23 BOD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V23 BOD has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on V23 BOD 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 V23 BOD find?
V23 BOD passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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