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Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,984 cc

V40 ACFMOT history

V40 ACF is a blue petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 20 Oct 2005. Its MOT expired on 12 Nov 2024 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 119,552 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Nov 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Nov 2024
Mileage
119,552 mi
At MOT on 13 Nov 2023
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,281 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V40 ACF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
20 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
13 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

V40 ACF was last recorded at 119,552 miles on 13 Nov 2023, 528 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,024 miles · 9 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
528 miles
Average per year
6,281 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 119,552 miles
  • 2022 – 119,024 miles
  • 2021 – 116,945 miles
  • 2020 – 116,340 miles
  • 2019 – 115,476 miles
  • 2018 – 112,515 miles
  • 2017 – 108,069 miles
  • 2016 – 105,346 miles
  • 2015 – 100,859 miles
  • 2014 – 92,949 miles
  • 2013 – 73,901 miles
  • 2011 – 60,398 miles
  • 2009 – 36,475 miles
  • 2008 – 24,881 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,552 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCoolant leakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre badly perished advise replacement asap (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both nearside and offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All rear brake flexis

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both nearside and offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

Full MOT history

20 tests since 17 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,552 miles14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    119,552 miles
    Test number
    805506840648
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre badly perished advise replacement asap (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  2. Fail119,552 miles (+528)1 major14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,552 miles
    Test number
    549406264796
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre badly perished advise replacement asap (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  3. Pass119,024 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    119,024 miles
    Test number
    462192954589
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All rear brake flexis (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail119,024 miles (+2,079)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,024 miles
    Test number
    179593706564
    • MajorNearside Front Outer 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All rear brake flexis (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass116,945 miles (+605)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    116,945 miles
    Test number
    433170933793
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass116,340 miles (+864)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    116,340 miles
    Test number
    360837141908
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre perishing

  7. Pass115,476 miles (+2,961)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    115,476 miles
    Test number
    519469592097
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play Tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass112,515 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    112,515 miles
    Test number
    213405285961
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Fail112,515 miles (+4,446)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,515 miles
    Test number
    666596858049
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass108,069 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    108,069 miles
    Test number
    830857212585
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail108,068 miles (+2,722)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,068 miles
    Test number
    919324514138
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass105,346 miles (+4,487)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    105,346 miles
    Test number
    829141181890
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySome play in nearside steering rack arm

  13. Pass100,859 miles (+7,910)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    100,859 miles
    Test number
    188703750261
    • AdvisoryNearside Front sligt play inner rack joint
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass92,949 miles (+19,048)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    92,949 miles
    Test number
    316021344444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass73,901 miles (+13,503)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    73,901 miles
    Test number
    115250533438
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteFront brake discs both sides corroded

  16. Pass60,398 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    60,398 miles
    Test number
    465895551437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail60,398 miles (+12,144)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,398 miles
    Test number
    787704651373
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass48,254 miles (+11,779)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    48,254 miles
    Test number
    228898711031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass36,475 miles (+11,594)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    36,475 miles
    Test number
    483919189220
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  20. Pass24,881 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    24,881 miles
    Test number
    363251398448
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about V40 ACF

Does V40 ACF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V40 ACF expired on 12 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V40 ACF?
The MOT on V40 ACF expired on 12 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V40 ACF done?
V40 ACF was recorded at 119,552 miles at its MOT on 13 Nov 2023, an average of 6,281 miles a year.
Has V40 ACF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V40 ACF has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on V40 ACF 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 V40 ACF find?
V40 ACF passed its latest MOT on 13 Nov 2023 with 14 advisories: coolant leak; front brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule, and 11 more.

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