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Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 1,898 cc

V4 RFPMOT history

V4 RFP is a silver diesel Volkswagen Beetle first used on 19 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 25 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 99,248 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Aug 2027
Mileage
99,248 mi
At MOT on 18 Aug 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,097 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V4 RFP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,898 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
19 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V4 RFP was last recorded at 99,248 miles on 18 Aug 2026, 4,200 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,048 miles · 12 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
4,200 miles
Average per year
4,097 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,248 miles
  • 2025 – 95,048 miles
  • 2024 – 90,689 miles
  • 2023 – 85,757 miles
  • 2022 – 80,995 miles
  • 2021 – 77,698 miles
  • 2020 – 75,078 miles
  • 2019 – 71,728 miles
  • 2018 – 68,085 miles
  • 2017 – 62,922 miles
  • 2016 – 58,163 miles
  • 2015 – 52,314 miles
  • 2014 – 47,055 miles
  • 2013 – 44,782 miles
  • 2012 – 41,472 miles
  • 2011 – 38,417 miles
  • 2010 – 32,337 miles
  • 2009 – 26,428 miles
  • 2008 – 22,842 miles
  • 2007 – 20,067 miles
  • 2006 – 18,370 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,248 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge splits forming in tread area (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement attatchment nearside & offside nearing excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

25 tests since 20 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,248 miles (+4,200)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    99,248 miles
    Test number
    234341566800
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge splits forming in tread area (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass95,048 miles (+4,359)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    95,048 miles
    Test number
    959375232485
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  3. Pass90,689 miles (+4,932)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    90,689 miles
    Test number
    495123363125
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer outer skin badly corroded

  4. Pass85,757 miles (+4,762)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    85,757 miles
    Test number
    827985132540
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass80,995 miles (+3,297)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    80,995 miles
    Test number
    759631559561
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass77,698 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    77,698 miles
    Test number
    420764586596

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail77,698 miles (+2,620)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,698 miles
    Test number
    669304325194
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass75,078 miles (+3,350)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    75,078 miles
    Test number
    682676840630

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass71,728 miles (+3,643)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    71,728 miles
    Test number
    398609368121
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Top Mount Slightly Worn

  10. Pass68,085 miles (+17)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    68,085 miles
    Test number
    650772523117
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement attatchment nearside & offside nearing excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  11. Fail68,068 miles (+5,146)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,068 miles
    Test number
    534342827381
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement attatchment nearside & offside nearing excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  12. Pass62,922 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    62,922 miles
    Test number
    697259248785
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  13. Fail62,922 miles (+4,759)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,922 miles
    Test number
    752240681249
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  14. Pass58,163 miles (+5,849)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    58,163 miles
    Test number
    715488740921

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass52,314 miles (+5,259)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    52,314 miles
    Test number
    488716925293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass47,055 miles (+2,273)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    47,055 miles
    Test number
    335452434289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass44,782 miles (+3,310)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    44,782 miles
    Test number
    195311413257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass41,472 miles (+3,055)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    41,472 miles
    Test number
    389598922267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass38,417 miles (+6,080)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    38,417 miles
    Test number
    777788031286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass32,337 miles (+5,909)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    32,337 miles
    Test number
    271609810336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass26,428 miles (+3,586)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    26,428 miles
    Test number
    893100239364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass22,842 miles (+2,775)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    22,842 miles
    Test number
    470715528377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass20,067 miles (+1,697)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    20,067 miles
    Test number
    220563527392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass18,370 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    18,370 miles
    Test number
    264186726347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail18,368 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,368 miles
    Test number
    490294826383
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about V4 RFP

Does V4 RFP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V4 RFP is valid until 25 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on V4 RFP?
The MOT on V4 RFP is valid until 25 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V4 RFP done?
V4 RFP was recorded at 99,248 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2026, an average of 4,097 miles a year.
Has V4 RFP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V4 RFP has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on V4 RFP 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 V4 RFP find?
V4 RFP passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge splits forming in tread area, and 1 more.

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