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Volkswagen Beetle

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,984 cc

V23 BUGMOT history

V23 BUG is a blue petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 8 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 15,579 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jun 2027
Mileage
15,579 mi
At MOT on 18 Jun 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
452 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V23 BUG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
8 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V23 BUG was last recorded at 15,579 miles on 18 Jun 2026, 384 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
15,195 miles · 19 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
384 miles
Average per year
452 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 15,579 miles
  • 2025 – 15,195 miles
  • 2024 – 14,628 miles
  • 2023 – 13,949 miles
  • 2022 – 13,462 miles
  • 2021 – 12,859 miles
  • 2019 – 11,996 miles
  • 2018 – 11,717 miles
  • 2017 – 11,699 miles
  • 2016 – 11,686 miles
  • 2014 – 11,663 miles
  • 2013 – 11,331 miles
  • 2012 – 10,645 miles
  • 2011 – 9,784 miles
  • 2010 – 9,093 miles
  • 2009 – 8,591 miles
  • 2008 – 7,977 miles
  • 2007 – 7,319 miles
  • 2006 – 6,561 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass15,579 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (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.

  • Front brake imbalance detected,

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside rear inner tyre wall badly perished and split

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Poor beam image from nearside headlamp

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Poor effort from Offside parking brake

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

24 tests since 4 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass15,579 miles (+384)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    15,579 miles
    Test number
    766257032952
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass15,195 miles (+567)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    15,195 miles
    Test number
    376651551881
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass14,628 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    14,628 miles
    Test number
    731159572060
    • AdvisoryFront brake imbalance detected,
    • AdvisoryNearside rear inner tyre wall badly perished and split
    • AdvisoryPoor beam image from nearside headlamp
    • AdvisoryPoor effort from Offside parking brake

  4. Fail14,628 miles (+679)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,628 miles
    Test number
    195468046115
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront brake imbalance detected,
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside rear inner tyre wall badly perished and split
    • AdvisoryPoor beam image from nearside headlamp
    • AdvisoryPoor effort from Offside parking brake

  5. Pass13,949 miles (+487)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    13,949 miles
    Test number
    993268599891
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass13,462 miles (+603)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    13,462 miles
    Test number
    219531937554

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass12,859 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    12,859 miles
    Test number
    623373807090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail12,859 miles (+863)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,859 miles
    Test number
    108098786951
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  9. Pass11,996 miles (+279)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    11,996 miles
    Test number
    190909239073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass11,717 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2019
    Odometer
    11,717 miles
    Test number
    753213116036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass11,699 miles (+13)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2018
    Odometer
    11,699 miles
    Test number
    240513209499
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass11,686 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2017
    Odometer
    11,686 miles
    Test number
    771998773284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail11,686 miles (+23)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,686 miles
    Test number
    240831337469
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  14. Pass11,663 miles (+332)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    11,663 miles
    Test number
    428771314263
    • NoteBoth front tyres have light outer sidewall cracking

  15. Pass11,331 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    11,331 miles
    Test number
    465758593118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail11,331 miles (+686)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,331 miles
    Test number
    659778893123
    • Repaired at testFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass10,645 miles (+861)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    10,645 miles
    Test number
    976843392137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass9,784 miles (+691)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    9,784 miles
    Test number
    629914391158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass9,093 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    9,093 miles
    Test number
    611576090160
    • NoteFront discs gave signs of corrosion

  20. Fail9,093 miles (+502)1 failure3 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,093 miles
    Test number
    473566290141
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteSign of corrosion to front discs

  21. Pass8,591 miles (+614)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    8,591 miles
    Test number
    850791609245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass7,977 miles (+658)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    7,977 miles
    Test number
    232371698458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass7,319 miles (+758)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    7,319 miles
    Test number
    933507587142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass6,561 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    6,561 miles
    Test number
    223865886406
    • NoteHand brake cable been rubbing on steel fuel filter
    • NoteSlight corrosion on front brake discs surface

Questions about V23 BUG

Does V23 BUG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V23 BUG is valid until 26 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on V23 BUG?
The MOT on V23 BUG is valid until 26 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V23 BUG done?
V23 BUG was recorded at 15,579 miles at its MOT on 18 Jun 2026, an average of 452 miles a year.
Has V23 BUG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V23 BUG has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on V23 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 V23 BUG find?
V23 BUG passed its latest MOT on 18 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 3 more.

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