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Volkswagen Beetle

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 2,324 cc

V5 BBXMOT history

V5 BBX is a silver petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 16 May 2003. Its MOT expired on 11 Apr 2025 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 76,080 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Apr 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Apr 2025
Mileage
76,080 mi
At MOT on 8 Apr 2024
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,873 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V5 BBX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,324 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
16 May 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
8 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

V5 BBX was last recorded at 76,080 miles on 8 Apr 2024, 4,157 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,923 miles · 3 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
4,157 miles
Average per year
3,873 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 76,080 miles
  • 2023 – 71,923 miles
  • 2022 – 66,618 miles
  • 2020 – 66,040 miles
  • 2018 – 65,974 miles
  • 2016 – 61,568 miles
  • 2015 – 55,238 miles
  • 2014 – 52,404 miles
  • 2013 – 42,272 miles
  • 2012 – 38,222 miles
  • 2011 – 33,133 miles
  • 2010 – 27,161 miles
  • 2009 – 22,451 miles
  • 2008 – 16,504 miles
  • 2007 – 10,348 miles
  • 2006 – 6,656 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,080 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Inner arm
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2018

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2018

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

27 tests since 6 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,080 miles (+4,157)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    76,080 miles
    Test number
    621243761673
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Inner arm
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass71,923 miles (+5,305)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    71,923 miles
    Test number
    357317984106
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer cracking manufactured in 2012 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass66,618 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    66,618 miles
    Test number
    373332286322
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail66,618 miles (+578)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,618 miles
    Test number
    166186860789
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass66,040 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    66,040 miles
    Test number
    700058401775

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail66,040 miles (+66)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,040 miles
    Test number
    409036425966
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass65,974 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2019
    Odometer
    65,974 miles
    Test number
    169617047575
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Fail65,974 miles (+4,406)3 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,974 miles
    Test number
    695621010408
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass61,568 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    61,568 miles
    Test number
    518274552603

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail61,568 miles (+6,330)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,568 miles
    Test number
    151612402392
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

  11. Pass55,238 miles (+2,834)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    55,238 miles
    Test number
    785349579915
    • AdvisoryCAR IS LOWERED

  12. Pass52,404 miles (+7)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    52,404 miles
    Test number
    149626564245
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteWitness marks on both drive shafts, from anti roll bar ends.

  13. Fail52,397 miles (+10,125)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,397 miles
    Test number
    198023964213
    • FailureFront Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteWitness marks on both drive shafts, from anti roll bar ends.

  14. Pass42,272 miles (+4,050)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    42,272 miles
    Test number
    217469793105
    • NoteRear number plate starting to deteriorate

  15. Pass38,222 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    38,222 miles
    Test number
    305973212400
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteRear brake discs worn
    • NoteRear number plate starting to deteriorate

  16. Fail38,222 miles (+5,089)2 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,222 miles
    Test number
    567003312274
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteRear brake discs worn
    • NoteRear number plate starting to deteriorate

  17. Pass33,133 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    33,133 miles
    Test number
    296083311274
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre sidewalls cracking

  18. Fail33,133 miles (+5,972)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,133 miles
    Test number
    847383811207
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre sidewalls cracking

  19. Pass27,161 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    27,161 miles
    Test number
    634811810295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail27,161 miles (+4,710)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,161 miles
    Test number
    834421510219
    • FailureOffside Front Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

  21. Fail22,451 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,451 miles
    Test number
    132272919233
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  22. Pass22,451 miles (+5,947)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    22,451 miles
    Test number
    893112219295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass16,504 miles (+6,156)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    16,504 miles
    Test number
    231363118208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass10,348 miles (+50)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    10,348 miles
    Test number
    254670577436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass10,298 miles (+39)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2008
    Odometer
    10,298 miles
    Test number
    420972937177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail10,259 miles (+3,603)1 failure1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,259 miles
    Test number
    272265127473
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass6,656 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2007
    Odometer
    6,656 miles
    Test number
    320996426126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V5 BBX

Does V5 BBX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V5 BBX expired on 11 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V5 BBX?
The MOT on V5 BBX expired on 11 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V5 BBX done?
V5 BBX was recorded at 76,080 miles at its MOT on 8 Apr 2024, an average of 3,873 miles a year.
Has V5 BBX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V5 BBX has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on V5 BBX 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 V5 BBX find?
V5 BBX passed its latest MOT on 8 Apr 2024 with 4 advisories: front macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both top mounts; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner arm; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both, and 1 more.

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