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Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 1,896 cc

V40 SCMMOT history

V40 SCM is a grey diesel Volkswagen Beetle first used on 12 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 3 Oct 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 132,243 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Oct 2027
Mileage
132,243 mi
At MOT on 4 Oct 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,877 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V40 SCM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
12 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V40 SCM was last recorded at 132,243 miles on 4 Oct 2026, 3,797 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,446 miles · 26 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,797 miles
Average per year
6,877 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 132,243 miles
  • 2025 – 128,446 miles
  • 2024 – 123,627 miles
  • 2023 – 118,580 miles
  • 2022 – 111,663 miles
  • 2021 – 103,153 miles
  • 2020 – 96,895 miles
  • 2019 – 92,258 miles
  • 2018 – 85,489 miles
  • 2017 – 70,073 miles
  • 2016 – 56,014 miles
  • 2015 – 48,682 miles
  • 2014 – 39,050 miles
  • 2013 – 31,552 miles
  • 2012 – 23,759 miles
  • 2011 – 21,253 miles
  • 2010 – 18,131 miles
  • 2009 – 14,853 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,243 miles
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside outer sill corroded not within prescribed area

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine area

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Rear exhaust deteriorating

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

26 tests since 8 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,243 miles (+3,797)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    132,243 miles
    Test number
    670138715202
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside outer sill corroded not within prescribed area

  2. Pass128,446 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    128,446 miles
    Test number
    119559758389
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Fail128,446 miles (+112)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,446 miles
    Test number
    651476571871
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Fail128,334 miles (+4,707)9 major5 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,334 miles
    Test number
    509957196993
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion evident through out under vehicle inc components
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated (NEEDS ATTENTION)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Trailing arm (NEEDS ATTENTION) (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Trailing arm (NEEDS ATTENTION) (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass123,627 miles (+19)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    123,627 miles
    Test number
    816487200167
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust deteriorating

  6. Fail123,608 miles (+5,028)3 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,608 miles
    Test number
    597370589045
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust deteriorating

  7. Pass118,580 miles (+32)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    118,580 miles
    Test number
    128818787154
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing on outer edge(nail) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust deteriorating

  8. Fail118,548 miles (+6,885)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,548 miles
    Test number
    637323855765
    • DangerousNearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting missing bolt missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing on outer edge(nail) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust deteriorating

  9. Pass111,663 miles (+8,510)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    111,663 miles
    Test number
    134453534956
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing on edges and age cracking
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front(rear bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust deteriorating

  10. Pass103,153 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    103,153 miles
    Test number
    949635846956
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail103,153 miles (+6,258)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,153 miles
    Test number
    756702247244
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass96,895 miles (+103)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    96,895 miles
    Test number
    115359831301
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edges

  13. Fail96,792 miles (+4,534)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,792 miles
    Test number
    205773809658
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edges

  14. Pass92,258 miles (+6,769)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    92,258 miles
    Test number
    901173914290
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass85,489 miles (+15,416)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    85,489 miles
    Test number
    240403325809

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass70,073 miles (+14,059)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    70,073 miles
    Test number
    199026186310
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass56,014 miles (+74)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    56,014 miles
    Test number
    163444020109
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Mudguard insecure not fouling
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted and broken

  18. Fail55,940 miles (+7,258)1 dangerous3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,940 miles
    Test number
    777627161086
    • DangerousNearside Wing mirror insecure
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and fouls vehicle (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Mudguard insecure not fouling
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted and broken

  19. Pass48,682 miles (+9,632)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    48,682 miles
    Test number
    710967813682
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryService light on

  20. Pass39,050 miles (+7,498)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    39,050 miles
    Test number
    687013854224
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteService light on
    • NoteWiper arm pivots worn

  21. Pass31,552 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    31,552 miles
    Test number
    789861563281
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Fail31,552 miles (+7,793)1 failure1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,552 miles
    Test number
    396101963268
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  23. Pass23,759 miles (+2,506)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    23,759 miles
    Test number
    386852722470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass21,253 miles (+3,122)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    21,253 miles
    Test number
    879951651249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass18,131 miles (+3,278)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    18,131 miles
    Test number
    284219540238
    • NoteHigh level stop lamp bulbs slightly dim
    • NoteRear number plate slightly deteriorated

  26. Pass14,853 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    14,853 miles
    Test number
    914391759280
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

Questions about V40 SCM

Does V40 SCM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V40 SCM is valid until 3 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on V40 SCM?
The MOT on V40 SCM is valid until 3 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 SCM done?
V40 SCM was recorded at 132,243 miles at its MOT on 4 Oct 2026, an average of 6,877 miles a year.
Has V40 SCM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V40 SCM has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on V40 SCM 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 SCM find?
V40 SCM passed its latest MOT on 4 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; offside outer sill corroded not within prescribed area.

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