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Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,596 cc

V33 WXLMOT history

V33 WXL is a blue petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 1 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 14 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 52,887 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Aug 2027
Mileage
52,887 mi
At MOT on 16 Jul 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,074 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V33 WXL
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
1 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V33 WXL was last recorded at 52,887 miles on 16 Jul 2026, 2,486 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
50,401 miles · 4 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,486 miles
Average per year
2,074 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 52,887 miles
  • 2025 – 50,401 miles
  • 2024 – 49,038 miles
  • 2023 – 47,323 miles
  • 2022 – 46,156 miles
  • 2021 – 44,990 miles
  • 2020 – 43,362 miles
  • 2019 – 41,012 miles
  • 2018 – 37,331 miles
  • 2017 – 33,740 miles
  • 2016 – 31,555 miles
  • 2015 – 29,717 miles
  • 2014 – 27,048 miles
  • 2013 – 25,070 miles
  • 2012 – 22,225 miles
  • 2011 – 20,088 miles
  • 2010 – 17,929 miles
  • 2009 – 17,216 miles
  • 2008 – 16,303 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass52,887 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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in tread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear perishing in treads

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Heavy corrosion on centre clamp on exhaust system

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Dent in left hand front inner rim

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 25 Nov 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass52,887 miles (+2,486)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    52,887 miles
    Test number
    692682135884

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass50,401 miles (+1,363)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    50,401 miles
    Test number
    918626241083
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly split (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded slight corrosion on both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeavy corrosion on centre clamp on exhaust

  3. Pass49,038 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    49,038 miles
    Test number
    361625526431
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both patterns poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edging off (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted dent inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeavy corrosion on centre clamp of exhaust

  4. Fail49,011 miles (+1,688)1 dangerous2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,011 miles
    Test number
    107232740509
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in tread to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both patterns poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edging off (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted dent inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeavy corrosion on centre clamp of exhaust

  5. Pass47,323 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    47,323 miles
    Test number
    206712724777
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear perishing in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeavy corrosion on centre clamp on exhaust system

  6. Fail47,323 miles (+1,167)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,323 miles
    Test number
    605437557167
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush worn splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush splitting badly (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear perishing in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeavy corrosion on centre clamp on exhaust system

  7. Pass46,156 miles (+1,166)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    46,156 miles
    Test number
    808598662916
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes worn badly (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear perishing in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeavy corrosion on centre clamp on exhaust system

  8. Pass44,990 miles (+1,628)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    44,990 miles
    Test number
    213721215332
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side front lower arm rear support bushes perished and slightly detached (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNuts and bolts on front exhaust joining sleeve badly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim dented (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perished between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass43,362 miles (+2,350)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    43,362 miles
    Test number
    799857868355
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts perishing badly in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass41,012 miles (+3,681)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    41,012 miles
    Test number
    783776449393
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective centre mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  11. Pass37,331 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    37,331 miles
    Test number
    174112857886
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Middle metal mounting broken away from exhaust (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  12. Fail37,331 miles (+3,591)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,331 miles
    Test number
    993270895288
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Middle metal mounting broken away from exhaust (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  13. Pass33,740 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    33,740 miles
    Test number
    561921375843
    • AdvisoryDent in left hand front inner rim
    • AdvisoryDent in right hand rear inner rim

  14. Fail33,740 miles (+2,185)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,740 miles
    Test number
    969366572023
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryDent in left hand front inner rim
    • AdvisoryDent in right hand rear inner rim

  15. Pass31,555 miles (+1,838)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    31,555 miles
    Test number
    397688844092
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on front inner discs
    • AdvisoryDent in left hand front inner rim
    • AdvisorySlight dent in right hand rear inner rim

  16. Pass29,717 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    29,717 miles
    Test number
    176298608971
    • AdvisorySlight perishing on both side front lower arm rear support bushes

  17. Fail29,717 miles (+2,669)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,717 miles
    Test number
    211381526526
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisorySlight perishing on both side front lower arm rear support bushes

  18. Pass27,048 miles (+1,978)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    27,048 miles
    Test number
    435414504200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass25,070 miles (+2,845)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    25,070 miles
    Test number
    807700923237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass22,225 miles (+2,137)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    22,225 miles
    Test number
    779208362015
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • NoteNearside front tyre underinflated

  21. Pass20,088 miles (+2,159)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    20,088 miles
    Test number
    229751911098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass17,929 miles (+713)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    17,929 miles
    Test number
    691484210061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass17,216 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    17,216 miles
    Test number
    342523629268
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  24. Fail17,216 miles (+913)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,216 miles
    Test number
    302453629284
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  25. Pass16,303 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    16,303 miles
    Test number
    422950938499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V33 WXL

Does V33 WXL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V33 WXL is valid until 14 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on V33 WXL?
The MOT on V33 WXL is valid until 14 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V33 WXL done?
V33 WXL was recorded at 52,887 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2026, an average of 2,074 miles a year.
Has V33 WXL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V33 WXL has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on V33 WXL 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 V33 WXL find?
V33 WXL passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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