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Volkswagen Beetle

Red · Petrol · 2014 · 1,984 cc

V26 HSEMOT history

V26 HSE is a red petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 2 Dec 2014. Its MOT is valid until 24 Sept 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 40,327 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2026.

V26 HSE red Volkswagen Beetle – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Sept 2027
Mileage
40,327 mi
At MOT on 15 Sept 2026
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,177 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V26 HSE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
2 Dec 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V26 HSE was last recorded at 40,327 miles on 15 Sept 2026, 2,270 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
38,057 miles · 25 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,270 miles
Average per year
2,177 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 40,327 miles
  • 2025 – 38,057 miles
  • 2024 – 36,898 miles
  • 2023 – 35,645 miles
  • 2022 – 33,250 miles
  • 2021 – 30,959 miles
  • 2020 – 27,740 miles
  • 2019 – 25,588 miles
  • 2018 – 22,827 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass40,327 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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

12 tests since 6 Mar 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass40,327 miles (+2,270)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    40,327 miles
    Test number
    298618266936

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass38,057 miles (+1,159)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    38,057 miles
    Test number
    775647800394
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass36,898 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    36,898 miles
    Test number
    364798972298
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Fail36,898 miles (+1,253)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,898 miles
    Test number
    419513327106
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass35,645 miles (+2,395)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    35,645 miles
    Test number
    270017457915
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass33,250 miles (+2,291)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    33,250 miles
    Test number
    679506341425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass30,959 miles (+3,219)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    30,959 miles
    Test number
    747696476154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass27,740 miles (+2,152)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    27,740 miles
    Test number
    364234141923
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass25,588 miles (+2,761)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    25,588 miles
    Test number
    452149540842
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  10. Pass22,827 miles (+1,063)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    22,827 miles
    Test number
    326273799055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass21,764 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    21,764 miles
    Test number
    326947709285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail21,764 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,764 miles
    Test number
    889068272365
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Questions about V26 HSE

Does V26 HSE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V26 HSE is valid until 24 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on V26 HSE?
The MOT on V26 HSE is valid until 24 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V26 HSE done?
V26 HSE was recorded at 40,327 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2026, an average of 2,177 miles a year.
Has V26 HSE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V26 HSE has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on V26 HSE 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 V26 HSE find?
V26 HSE passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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