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Red · Petrol · 2014 · 1,984 cc

V29 VLWMOT history

V29 VLW is a red petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 10 Sept 2014. Its MOT is valid until 23 Sept 2027 and it has passed 10 of 11 MOT tests, with 61,879 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2026.

V29 VLW red Volkswagen Beetle – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Sept 2027
Mileage
61,879 mi
At MOT on 24 Sept 2026
MOT tests
11
10 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,464 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V29 VLW
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
10 Sept 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V29 VLW was last recorded at 61,879 miles on 24 Sept 2026, 686 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
61,193 miles · 16 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
686 miles
Average per year
5,464 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 61,879 miles
  • 2025 – 61,193 miles
  • 2024 – 58,815 miles
  • 2023 – 54,269 miles
  • 2022 – 48,132 miles
  • 2021 – 43,054 miles
  • 2020 – 36,758 miles
  • 2019 – 29,708 miles
  • 2018 – 20,784 miles
  • 2017 – 12,527 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,879 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235 x 40 x 19 .. minor cracking tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arm corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arm corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

11 tests since 12 Sept 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass61,879 miles (+686)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    61,879 miles
    Test number
    867640995583
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235 x 40 x 19 .. minor cracking tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arm corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arm corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass61,193 miles (+2,378)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    61,193 miles
    Test number
    663213966907
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass58,815 miles (+4,546)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    58,815 miles
    Test number
    424330059569

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass54,269 miles (+6,137)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    54,269 miles
    Test number
    355987854826

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass48,132 miles (+5,078)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    48,132 miles
    Test number
    668077596707

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass43,054 miles (+6,296)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    43,054 miles
    Test number
    172198231479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass36,758 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    36,758 miles
    Test number
    428867524167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail36,758 miles (+7,050)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,758 miles
    Test number
    483332031836
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass29,708 miles (+8,924)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    29,708 miles
    Test number
    887798074563
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass20,784 miles (+8,257)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    20,784 miles
    Test number
    729270335451
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/40vr19 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass12,527 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    12,527 miles
    Test number
    285098969332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V29 VLW

Does V29 VLW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V29 VLW is valid until 23 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on V29 VLW?
The MOT on V29 VLW is valid until 23 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V29 VLW done?
V29 VLW was recorded at 61,879 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2026, an average of 5,464 miles a year.
Has V29 VLW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V29 VLW has failed 1 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on V29 VLW 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 V29 VLW find?
V29 VLW passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235 x 40 x 19 .. minor cracking tread area; nearside rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arm corroded; offside rear lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arm corroded.

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