Volkswagen Beetle
Beige · Petrol · 2007 · 1,390 cc
V40 RETMOT history
V40 RET is a beige petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 30 Nov 2007. Its MOT is valid until 25 Oct 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 46,856 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 46,856 mi
- At MOT on 26 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 17 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 1,851 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V40 RET
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Beetle
- Colour
- Beige
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 30 Nov 2007
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V40 RET was last recorded at 46,856 miles on 26 Oct 2026, 4,161 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 42,695 miles · 26 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,161 miles
- Average per year
- 1,851 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 46,856 miles
- 2025 – 42,695 miles
- 2024 – 41,399 miles
- 2023 – 40,273 miles
- 2022 – 38,152 miles
- 2021 – 35,913 miles
- 2020 – 31,525 miles
- 2019 – 28,360 miles
- 2018 – 27,015 miles
- 2017 – 26,073 miles
- 2016 – 24,212 miles
- 2015 – 23,243 miles
- 2014 – 21,950 miles
- 2013 – 20,082 miles
- 2012 – 18,926 miles
- 2011 – 18,318 miles
- 2010 – 17,290 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass46,856 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush
Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2024
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective
Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective
Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Full MOT history
21 tests since 4 Nov 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass46,856 miles (+4,161)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 46,856 miles
- Test number
- 674013663275
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,695 miles (+1,296)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 42,695 miles
- Test number
- 722787832613
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear axle beam bushes deteriorating
Pass41,399 miles (+19)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 41,399 miles
- Test number
- 153667572855
- AdvisoryMinor chips to windscreen
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Fail41,380 miles (+1,107)3 major2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,380 miles
- Test number
- 348104509107
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryMinor chips to windscreen
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass40,273 miles (+9)3 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 40,273 miles
- Test number
- 950546354872
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail40,264 miles (+2,112)2 major3 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,264 miles
- Test number
- 169752146504
- 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))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass38,152 miles (+2,239)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 38,152 miles
- Test number
- 772355842722
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass35,913 miles (+4,388)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 35,913 miles
- Test number
- 698901159417
- MinorNearside Front 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 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass31,525 miles (+47)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 31,525 miles
- Test number
- 913920289290
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail31,478 miles (+3,118)1 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,478 miles
- Test number
- 419414702602
- 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))
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass28,360 miles (+1,345)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 28,360 miles
- Test number
- 388125594933
- 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))
- AdvisoryBOTH FRONT TYRES BADLY PERISHED
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass27,015 miles (+942)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 27,015 miles
- Test number
- 724908802251
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- 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))
Pass26,073 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 26,073 miles
- Test number
- 649953008860
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre cracking
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre cracking
Fail26,072 miles (+1,860)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 26,072 miles
- Test number
- 778845165458
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed badly cracked (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed badly cracked (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre cracking
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre cracking
Pass24,212 miles (+969)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 24,212 miles
- Test number
- 166595199584
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,243 miles (+1,293)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 23,243 miles
- Test number
- 534318644387
- AdvisoryLight cracking nearside rear tyre
- AdvisoryLight cracking offside rear tyre
Pass21,950 miles (+1,868)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 21,950 miles
- Test number
- 325817704331
- NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Pass20,082 miles (+1,156)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 20,082 miles
- Test number
- 118613733395
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteSTRONG ADVISE both rear tyres cracking
Pass18,926 miles (+608)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 18,926 miles
- Test number
- 969967022378
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,318 miles (+1,028)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 18,318 miles
- Test number
- 527691111371
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,290 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 17,290 miles
- Test number
- 430568800392
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V40 RET
- Does V40 RET currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V40 RET is valid until 25 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V40 RET?
- The MOT on V40 RET is valid until 25 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V40 RET done?
- V40 RET was recorded at 46,856 miles at its MOT on 26 Oct 2026, an average of 1,851 miles a year.
- Has V40 RET ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V40 RET has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Nov 2024.
- Has the mileage on V40 RET 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 RET find?
- V40 RET passed its latest MOT on 26 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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