Volkswagen Beetle
Red · Petrol · 2000 · 1,598 cc
V50 ERBMOT history
V50 ERB is a red petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 1 Mar 2000. Its MOT expired on 19 Aug 2026 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 19,648 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 19 Aug 2026
- Mileage
- 19,648 mi
- At MOT on 20 Aug 2025
- MOT tests
- 27
- 18 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- Not enough data
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V50 ERB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Beetle
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 1 Mar 2000
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 19 Aug 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Aug 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
V50 ERB was last recorded at 19,648 miles on 20 Aug 2025, 2,180 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jun 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 2 Apr 2016: 84,201 miles, lower than 99,810 miles on 30 Aug 2014.
- 23 Mar 2017: 8,696 miles, lower than 84,204 miles on 7 Apr 2016.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 17,468 miles · 19 Jun 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 2,180 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 19,648 miles
- 2024 – 17,468 miles
- 2022 – 14,019 miles
- 2021 – 13,511 miles
- 2019 – 11,220 miles
- 2018 – 10,052 miles
- 2017 – 8,696 miles
- 2016 – 84,204 miles
- 2014 – 99,810 miles
- 2013 – 85,682 miles
- 2012 – 82,503 miles
- 2011 – 76,449 miles
- 2010 – 69,856 miles
- 2009 – 60,494 miles
- 2008 – 56,423 miles
- 2007 – 49,740 miles
- 2006 – 37,987 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass19,648 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush worn/perished (5.3.2 (c))
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 Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both side
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Full MOT history
27 tests since 26 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass19,648 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 19,648 miles
- Test number
- 867688755655
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush worn/perished (5.3.2 (c))
Pass17,519 km1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 17,519 km
- Test number
- 283060004706
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Fail17,468 miles (+3,449)5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 17,468 miles
- Test number
- 475559352490
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front 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))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass14,019 miles (+508)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 14,019 miles
- Test number
- 692711478089
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,511 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 13,511 miles
- Test number
- 286805210967
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both side (5.3.2 (c))
Fail13,511 miles (+2,291)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 13,511 miles
- Test number
- 415663308895
- MajorHorn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake low efficiency
- AdvisoryOffside Rear service brake low efficiency
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both side (5.3.2 (c))
Pass11,220 miles (+36)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 11,220 miles
- Test number
- 791180741622
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail11,184 miles (+1,132)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 11,184 miles
- Test number
- 421269392194
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Pass10,052 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 10,052 miles
- Test number
- 657065173808
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass9,049 km
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 9,049 km
- Test number
- 237337793233
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass8,696 miles (-75,508)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 8,696 miles
- Test number
- 108331146461
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,204 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 84,204 miles
- Test number
- 190118064707
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail84,201 miles (-15,609)1 dangerous2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,201 miles
- Test number
- 417829081927
- DangerousOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Pass99,810 miles (+14,128)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 99,810 miles
- Test number
- 375372244247
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,682 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 85,682 miles
- Test number
- 567127343226
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail85,682 miles (+3,179)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,682 miles
- Test number
- 637517743269
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass82,503 miles (+187)
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2013
- Odometer
- 82,503 miles
- Test number
- 328856242123
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail82,316 miles (+5,867)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,316 miles
- Test number
- 418873032152
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass76,449 miles7 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2012
- Odometer
- 76,449 miles
- Test number
- 298701151141
- AdvisoryFront Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteSuspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
- NoteFront number plate damaged
Fail764,499 miles (+694,643)6 failures7 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 764,499 miles
- Test number
- 279541951412
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureOffside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
- AdvisoryFront Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteSuspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
- NoteFront number plate damaged
Pass69,856 miles (+9,362)
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2011
- Odometer
- 69,856 miles
- Test number
- 422835520175
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,494 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2010
- Odometer
- 60,494 miles
- Test number
- 384641039125
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail60,494 miles (+4,071)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,494 miles
- Test number
- 673928519110
- FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Fail56,423 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,423 miles
- Test number
- 140153818195
- Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Pass56,423 miles (+6,683)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 56,423 miles
- Test number
- 571003818191
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,740 miles (+11,753)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 49,740 miles
- Test number
- 962510927175
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,987 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 37,987 miles
- Test number
- 153659716106
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V50 ERB
- Does V50 ERB currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on V50 ERB expired on 19 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on V50 ERB?
- The MOT on V50 ERB expired on 19 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has V50 ERB done?
- V50 ERB was recorded at 19,648 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2025.
- Has V50 ERB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V50 ERB has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jun 2024.
- Has the mileage on V50 ERB ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 2 Apr 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on V50 ERB find?
- V50 ERB passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside front lower shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush worn/perished.
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