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Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,984 cc

V2 RWBMOT history

V2 RWB is a red petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 4 Jan 2001. Its MOT is valid until 17 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 52,421 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Mar 2027
Mileage
52,421 mi
At MOT on 24 Feb 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,118 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V2 RWB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
4 Jan 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V2 RWB was last recorded at 52,421 miles on 24 Feb 2026, 1,189 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
51,232 miles · 20 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,189 miles
Average per year
2,118 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 52,421 miles
  • 2025 – 51,232 miles
  • 2024 – 49,944 miles
  • 2023 – 48,727 miles
  • 2022 – 47,793 miles
  • 2021 – 46,880 miles
  • 2020 – 44,710 miles
  • 2019 – 42,599 miles
  • 2018 – 40,425 miles
  • 2017 – 38,277 miles
  • 2016 – 35,340 miles
  • 2015 – 32,769 miles
  • 2014 – 29,567 miles
  • 2013 – 26,204 miles
  • 2012 – 24,012 miles
  • 2011 – 20,308 miles
  • 2010 – 17,350 miles
  • 2009 – 15,208 miles
  • 2008 – 12,869 miles
  • 2007 – 11,465 miles
  • 2006 – 9,877 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass52,421 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material AT FLEX HOSE - SURFACE CORROSION.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FLEX HOSE TO CALIPER SURFACE CORROSION.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR AT FLEX HOSE INLET, CORROSION AT NUT.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SHOULDER CRACKING

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material AT FLEX HOSE - SURFACE CORROSION.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FLEX HOSE TO CALIPER SURFACE CORROSION.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

27 tests since 22 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass52,421 miles (+1,189)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    52,421 miles
    Test number
    472687493501
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  2. Pass51,232 miles (+1,288)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    51,232 miles
    Test number
    203446020375
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass49,944 miles (+1,217)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    49,944 miles
    Test number
    385908617939
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass48,727 miles (+934)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    48,727 miles
    Test number
    115314467945
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  5. Pass47,793 miles (+913)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    47,793 miles
    Test number
    581573510182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass46,880 miles (+22)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    46,880 miles
    Test number
    266480165981
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material AT FLEX HOSE - SURFACE CORROSION. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FLEX HOSE TO CALIPER SURFACE CORROSION. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR AT FLEX HOSE INLET, CORROSION AT NUT. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SHOULDER CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material AT FLEX HOSE - SURFACE CORROSION. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FLEX HOSE TO CALIPER SURFACE CORROSION. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SHOULDER CRACKING. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail46,858 miles (+2,148)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,858 miles
    Test number
    255693488262
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material AT FLEX HOSE - SURFACE CORROSION. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FLEX HOSE TO CALIPER SURFACE CORROSION. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR AT FLEX HOSE INLET, CORROSION AT NUT. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SHOULDER CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material AT FLEX HOSE - SURFACE CORROSION. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FLEX HOSE TO CALIPER SURFACE CORROSION. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SHOULDER CRACKING. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass44,710 miles (+2,111)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    44,710 miles
    Test number
    752306519729
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVaiours suspension corroded

  9. Pass42,599 miles (+2,174)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    42,599 miles
    Test number
    162230089900
    • AdvisoryAdvice n/s and o/s front tyres has small cracks on outer tread

  10. Pass40,425 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    40,425 miles
    Test number
    496883764591
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Fail40,425 miles (+2,148)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,425 miles
    Test number
    707337411054
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass38,277 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    38,277 miles
    Test number
    876979204817
    • AdvisoryAdvise(front arb collers split)
    • AdvisoryAdvise(slight play in o,s,f steering tie rod)

  13. Fail38,277 miles (+2,937)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,277 miles
    Test number
    116551811580
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureRear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryAdvise(front arb collers split)
    • AdvisoryAdvise(slight play in o,s,f steering tie rod)

  14. Pass35,340 miles (+2,571)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    35,340 miles
    Test number
    868814271681
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass32,769 miles (+3,202)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    32,769 miles
    Test number
    488003765005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass29,567 miles (+3,363)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    29,567 miles
    Test number
    755736064089
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail26,204 miles1 repaired2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,204 miles
    Test number
    106044373033
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteN/S/R Sill Damaged
    • NoteO/S/R Sill Damaged
    • NoteOil Level Below Minimum Topped up 1 Ltr
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  18. Pass26,204 miles (+2,192)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    26,204 miles
    Test number
    338014173006
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteN/S/R Sill Damaged
    • NoteO/S/R Sill Damaged
    • NoteOil Level Below Minimum Topped up 1 Ltr
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  19. Pass24,012 miles (+83)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    24,012 miles
    Test number
    435695972002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail23,929 miles (+3,621)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,929 miles
    Test number
    249188862055
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteNsr tyre sidewall perished and cracked(no cords on show)

  21. Pass20,308 miles (+2,958)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    20,308 miles
    Test number
    216739451088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass17,350 miles (+2,142)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    17,350 miles
    Test number
    823995750075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass15,208 miles (+2,339)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    15,208 miles
    Test number
    251357279065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass12,869 miles (+1,404)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    12,869 miles
    Test number
    302493168046
    • NoteOffside front tyre has tears in sidewall but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

  25. Pass11,465 miles (+26)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    11,465 miles
    Test number
    924545077032
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  26. Fail11,439 miles (+1,562)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,439 miles
    Test number
    631449367094
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  27. Pass9,877 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    9,877 miles
    Test number
    500002226016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V2 RWB

Does V2 RWB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V2 RWB is valid until 17 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on V2 RWB?
The MOT on V2 RWB is valid until 17 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V2 RWB done?
V2 RWB was recorded at 52,421 miles at its MOT on 24 Feb 2026, an average of 2,118 miles a year.
Has V2 RWB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V2 RWB has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on V2 RWB 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 V2 RWB find?
V2 RWB passed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2026 with 6 advisories: front coil spring corroded both; front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both; oil leak, but not excessive, and 3 more.

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