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Volkswagen Beetle

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,596 cc

V25 FKAMOT history

V25 FKA is a blue petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 7 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 25 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 67,686 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Apr 2027
Mileage
67,686 mi
At MOT on 24 Apr 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,851 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V25 FKA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
7 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V25 FKA was last recorded at 67,686 miles on 24 Apr 2026, 2,602 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,084 miles · 24 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,602 miles
Average per year
2,851 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 67,686 miles
  • 2025 – 65,084 miles
  • 2024 – 64,876 miles
  • 2022 – 64,876 miles
  • 2021 – 64,491 miles
  • 2020 – 60,642 miles
  • 2019 – 54,561 miles
  • 2018 – 48,044 miles
  • 2017 – 41,805 miles
  • 2016 – 35,452 miles
  • 2015 – 34,015 miles
  • 2014 – 31,728 miles
  • 2013 – 29,869 miles
  • 2012 – 27,918 miles
  • 2011 – 25,464 miles
  • 2010 – 22,496 miles
  • 2009 – 18,797 miles
  • 2007 – 15,393 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,686 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
  • AdvisoryO/s and n/s sills damaged

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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Engine covers and under trays fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 20 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,686 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    67,686 miles
    Test number
    655357496699
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s sills damaged

  2. Fail67,686 miles (+2,602)2 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,686 miles
    Test number
    840677372789
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s sills damaged

  3. Pass65,084 miles (+208)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    65,084 miles
    Test number
    446738575269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass64,876 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    64,876 miles
    Test number
    914167608268
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail64,876 miles5 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,876 miles
    Test number
    653703875257
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass64,876 miles (+385)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    64,876 miles
    Test number
    888114483409
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tresd area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired slightly seized (1.1.16 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass64,491 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    64,491 miles
    Test number
    564306734369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail64,491 miles (+3,849)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,491 miles
    Test number
    838723636358
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass60,642 miles (+6,081)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    60,642 miles
    Test number
    932366312915

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass54,561 miles (+6,517)
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    54,561 miles
    Test number
    556775007222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass48,044 miles (+6,239)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    48,044 miles
    Test number
    426733567788

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass41,805 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    41,805 miles
    Test number
    592526439360
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

  13. Fail41,786 miles (+6,334)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,786 miles
    Test number
    329959912898
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

  14. Pass35,452 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    35,452 miles
    Test number
    140980811262
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryLift and wear in offside front top suspension mountain

  15. Fail35,452 miles (+1,437)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,452 miles
    Test number
    798061883589
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryLift and wear in offside front top suspension mountain

  16. Pass34,015 miles (+2,287)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    34,015 miles
    Test number
    609239015043
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  17. Pass31,728 miles (+1,859)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    31,728 miles
    Test number
    248736604062
    • NoteRear tyres starting to perrish

  18. Pass29,869 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    29,869 miles
    Test number
    289399603070
    • NoteAirbag light on.

  19. Fail29,869 miles (+1,951)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,869 miles
    Test number
    249208703038
    • FailureNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • NoteAirbag light on.

  20. Pass27,918 miles (+2,454)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    27,918 miles
    Test number
    315314912021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass25,464 miles (+2,968)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    25,464 miles
    Test number
    617531321018
    • 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)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre side wall has small cuts and is cracked

  22. Pass22,496 miles (+3,699)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    22,496 miles
    Test number
    993229310022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass18,797 miles (+3,404)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    18,797 miles
    Test number
    124700929088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass15,393 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    15,393 miles
    Test number
    820794357351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V25 FKA

Does V25 FKA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V25 FKA is valid until 25 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on V25 FKA?
The MOT on V25 FKA is valid until 25 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V25 FKA done?
V25 FKA was recorded at 67,686 miles at its MOT on 24 Apr 2026, an average of 2,851 miles a year.
Has V25 FKA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V25 FKA has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on V25 FKA 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 V25 FKA find?
V25 FKA passed its latest MOT on 24 Apr 2026 with 11 advisories: front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 8 more.

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