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Pink · Petrol · 2012 · 1,390 cc

V3 OTEMOT history

V3 OTE is a pink petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 28 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 62,384 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2026.

V3 OTE pink Volkswagen Beetle – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jan 2027
Mileage
62,384 mi
At MOT on 21 Jan 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,051 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V3 OTE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Pink
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
28 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V3 OTE was last recorded at 62,384 miles on 21 Jan 2026, 4,352 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
58,032 miles · 24 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,352 miles
Average per year
4,051 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 62,384 miles
  • 2025 – 58,032 miles
  • 2023 – 55,801 miles
  • 2022 – 54,395 miles
  • 2021 – 51,479 miles
  • 2020 – 48,232 miles
  • 2019 – 45,664 miles
  • 2018 – 41,386 miles
  • 2017 – 35,133 miles
  • 2016 – 27,221 miles
  • 2015 – 19,932 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,384 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 30 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass62,384 miles (+4,352)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    62,384 miles
    Test number
    577282463310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass58,032 miles (+2,231)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    58,032 miles
    Test number
    356884481032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass55,801 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    55,801 miles
    Test number
    478220099984

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail55,801 miles (+494)2 major2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,801 miles
    Test number
    385357070820
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  5. Pass55,307 miles (+912)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    55,307 miles
    Test number
    450377411736

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass54,395 miles (+2,916)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    54,395 miles
    Test number
    630257703061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass51,479 miles (+3,247)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    51,479 miles
    Test number
    144227821832
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer small split in constant velocity joint gaiter
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre becoming worn and cracked on edges
  8. Pass48,232 miles (+2,568)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    48,232 miles
    Test number
    197932108693
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass45,664 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    45,664 miles
    Test number
    362943936797

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail45,664 miles (+4,278)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,664 miles
    Test number
    757564550099
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass41,386 miles (+6,253)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    41,386 miles
    Test number
    388040813690

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass35,133 miles (+7,912)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    35,133 miles
    Test number
    812603729907

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass27,221 miles (+7,289)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    27,221 miles
    Test number
    500724928500

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass19,932 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    19,932 miles
    Test number
    996031915214
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about V3 OTE

Does V3 OTE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V3 OTE is valid until 23 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on V3 OTE?
The MOT on V3 OTE is valid until 23 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V3 OTE done?
V3 OTE was recorded at 62,384 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2026, an average of 4,051 miles a year.
Has V3 OTE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V3 OTE has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on V3 OTE 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 V3 OTE find?
V3 OTE passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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