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Volkswagen Beetle

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,324 cc

V23 BTLMOT history

V23 BTL is a silver petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 1 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 22 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 118,050 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Feb 2027
Mileage
118,050 mi
At MOT on 23 Feb 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,233 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V23 BTL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,324 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Mar 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V23 BTL was last recorded at 118,050 miles on 23 Feb 2026, 17 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Feb 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Feb 2022: 109,220 miles, lower than 109,221 miles on 1 Feb 2022.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
118,033 miles · 12 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
17 miles
Average per year
5,233 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,050 miles
  • 2025 – 115,120 miles
  • 2024 – 113,760 miles
  • 2023 – 112,438 miles
  • 2022 – 109,220 miles
  • 2021 – 108,440 miles
  • 2020 – 105,176 miles
  • 2019 – 99,105 miles
  • 2018 – 91,201 miles
  • 2016 – 89,822 miles
  • 2015 – 81,711 miles
  • 2014 – 79,388 miles
  • 2013 – 67,659 miles
  • 2012 – 56,084 miles
  • 2011 – 39,278 miles
  • 2010 – 32,655 miles
  • 2009 – 27,620 miles
  • 2008 – 22,398 miles
  • 2007 – 17,742 miles
  • 2006 – 13,462 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,050 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.

  • Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

30 tests since 28 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,050 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    118,050 miles
    Test number
    864910669023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail118,033 miles (+2,913)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,033 miles
    Test number
    650225914488
    • DangerousOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass115,120 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    115,120 miles
    Test number
    889793885638

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail115,112 miles (+1,352)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,112 miles
    Test number
    982784325921
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn in middle (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed front, and rear. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre wall cracked and split

  5. Pass113,760 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    113,760 miles
    Test number
    250644286199
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail113,760 miles (+1,322)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,760 miles
    Test number
    258658532170
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass112,438 miles (+3,218)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    112,438 miles
    Test number
    522678631767

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass109,220 miles (-1)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    109,220 miles
    Test number
    239867051171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail109,221 miles (+781)2 dangerous9 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,221 miles
    Test number
    207972843303
    • DangerousNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail play in top mount (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail play in top mount (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions not tested unable to run engine at an equal rpm to check emissions (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure front heat shield insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  10. Pass108,440 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    108,440 miles
    Test number
    842364815328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail108,440 miles (+3,264)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,440 miles
    Test number
    927629232578
    • DangerousOffside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass105,176 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    105,176 miles
    Test number
    681513122023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail105,171 miles (+6,066)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,171 miles
    Test number
    836616897899
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass99,105 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    99,105 miles
    Test number
    381150155148
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  15. Fail99,105 miles (+7,904)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,105 miles
    Test number
    742035589122
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  16. Pass91,201 miles (+1,379)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    91,201 miles
    Test number
    191403085096
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass89,822 miles (+8,111)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    89,822 miles
    Test number
    190311138803

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass81,711 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    81,711 miles
    Test number
    197220075175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail81,711 miles (+2,323)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,711 miles
    Test number
    966450775199
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  20. Fail79,388 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,388 miles
    Test number
    138007544442
    • Repaired at testNearside Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

  21. Pass79,388 miles (+11,729)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    79,388 miles
    Test number
    569007144044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass67,659 miles (+11,575)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    67,659 miles
    Test number
    105495643465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass56,084 miles (+16,806)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    56,084 miles
    Test number
    655539842050
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  24. Pass39,278 miles (+6,623)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    39,278 miles
    Test number
    935984461050
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  25. Pass32,655 miles (+5,035)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    32,655 miles
    Test number
    722525950014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass27,620 miles (+5,222)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    27,620 miles
    Test number
    300444249042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass22,398 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    22,398 miles
    Test number
    420796268051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail22,398 miles (+4,656)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,398 miles
    Test number
    382655868001
    • FailureFront registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass17,742 miles (+4,280)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    17,742 miles
    Test number
    884354067012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass13,462 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    13,462 miles
    Test number
    724269256063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V23 BTL

Does V23 BTL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V23 BTL is valid until 22 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on V23 BTL?
The MOT on V23 BTL is valid until 22 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V23 BTL done?
V23 BTL was recorded at 118,050 miles at its MOT on 23 Feb 2026, an average of 5,233 miles a year.
Has V23 BTL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V23 BTL has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on V23 BTL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Feb 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V23 BTL find?
V23 BTL passed its latest MOT on 23 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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