Volkswagen Beetle
Yellow · Petrol · 2008 · 1,596 cc
V31 HLSMOT history
V31 HLS is a yellow petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 14 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 66,730 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 66,730 mi
- At MOT on 7 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 17 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 3,527 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V31 HLS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Beetle
- Colour
- Yellow
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,596 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 14 Mar 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V31 HLS was last recorded at 66,730 miles on 7 Jul 2026, 4,887 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 61,843 miles · 17 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,887 miles
- Average per year
- 3,527 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 66,730 miles
- 2025 – 61,843 miles
- 2024 – 60,087 miles
- 2023 – 48,965 miles
- 2022 – 44,930 miles
- 2020 – 41,227 miles
- 2019 – 34,583 miles
- 2018 – 32,946 miles
- 2017 – 31,047 miles
- 2016 – 28,597 miles
- 2015 – 25,603 miles
- 2014 – 22,755 miles
- 2013 – 19,390 miles
- 2012 – 15,631 miles
- 2011 – 12,513 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass66,730 miles
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Various components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracking/perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracking/perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
23 tests since 21 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass66,730 miles (+4,887)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 66,730 miles
- Test number
- 502417921203
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Various components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass61,843 miles (+1,756)
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2026
- Odometer
- 61,843 miles
- Test number
- 488462172264
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,087 miles (+2,098)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 60,087 miles
- Test number
- 842201510502
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,989 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 57,989 miles
- Test number
- 731501227983
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))
Fail57,989 miles (+9,024)3 dangerous1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,989 miles
- Test number
- 905371211485
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))
Pass48,965 miles (+4,035)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 48,965 miles
- Test number
- 690950683754
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass44,930 miles (+3)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 44,930 miles
- Test number
- 854328102540
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail44,927 miles (+3,700)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,927 miles
- Test number
- 714266276533
- 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))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass41,227 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 41,227 miles
- Test number
- 153893191385
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail41,227 miles (+2,379)5 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,227 miles
- Test number
- 311398370670
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass38,848 miles (+4,265)3 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 38,848 miles
- Test number
- 799261958820
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s & n/s @ treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryMiddle exhaust box corroded
Pass34,583 miles (+1,637)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 34,583 miles
- Test number
- 446216627464
- MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass32,946 miles (+1,899)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 32,946 miles
- Test number
- 648277853918
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded both pipes at steering rack (2.3.2)
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
Pass31,047 miles (+2,450)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 31,047 miles
- Test number
- 987150248570
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,597 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 28,597 miles
- Test number
- 102483841942
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre cracked round tread (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre cracked round tread (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail28,596 miles (+2,993)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 28,596 miles
- Test number
- 296858068404
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre cracked round tread (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre cracked round tread (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass25,603 miles (+2,848)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 25,603 miles
- Test number
- 907529745048
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,755 miles (+3,365)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 22,755 miles
- Test number
- 485968344045
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,390 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 19,390 miles
- Test number
- 898336843011
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail19,390 miles (+3,759)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 19,390 miles
- Test number
- 977736243033
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Fail15,631 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 15,631 miles
- Test number
- 178120162417
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass15,631 miles (+3,118)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 15,631 miles
- Test number
- 297960962044
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass12,513 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 12,513 miles
- Test number
- 586372751017
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V31 HLS
- Does V31 HLS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V31 HLS is valid until 6 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V31 HLS?
- The MOT on V31 HLS is valid until 6 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V31 HLS done?
- V31 HLS was recorded at 66,730 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2026, an average of 3,527 miles a year.
- Has V31 HLS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V31 HLS has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jan 2024.
- Has the mileage on V31 HLS 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 V31 HLS find?
- V31 HLS passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face; rear suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various components.
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