Volkswagen Beetle
Black · Petrol · 2003 · 2,324 cc
V5 BVWMOT history
V5 BVW is a black petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 30 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 3 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 161,679 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 161,679 mi
- At MOT on 4 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 31
- 21 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 6,920 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V5 BVW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Beetle
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,324 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 30 Sept 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V5 BVW was last recorded at 161,679 miles on 4 Sept 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 30 Aug 2025: 15,660 miles, lower than 156,600 miles on 25 Jul 2025.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 161,677 miles · 2 Sept 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 2 miles
- Average per year
- 6,920 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 161,679 miles
- 2025 – 156,660 miles
- 2024 – 152,237 miles
- 2023 – 147,570 miles
- 2022 – 143,431 miles
- 2021 – 139,737 miles
- 2019 – 133,273 miles
- 2018 – 126,488 miles
- 2017 – 120,397 miles
- 2016 – 116,521 miles
- 2015 – 104,205 miles
- 2014 – 97,949 miles
- 2013 – 89,422 miles
- 2012 – 79,580 miles
- 2011 – 69,685 miles
- 2010 – 59,491 miles
- 2009 – 49,185 miles
- 2008 – 44,319 miles
- 2007 – 36,770 miles
- 2006 – 22,740 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass161,679 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front outer sill corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyreRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
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.
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Major2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Full MOT history
31 tests since 7 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass161,679 miles (+2)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 161,679 miles
- Test number
- 722957851956
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front outer sill corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail161,677 miles (+5,017)2 major10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 161,677 miles
- Test number
- 887276952112
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front outer sill corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass156,660 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 156,660 miles
- Test number
- 784522655970
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail15,660 miles (-140,940)3 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 15,660 miles
- Test number
- 671037632337
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail156,600 miles (+4,363)4 major2 minor13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,600 miles
- Test number
- 539256203902
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside 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 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 Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MinorFront Upper Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Coolant leak
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass152,237 miles (+4,667)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 152,237 miles
- Test number
- 455203717901
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass147,570 miles (+9)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 147,570 miles
- Test number
- 950244789295
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail147,561 miles (+4,130)2 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,561 miles
- Test number
- 649636952033
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- 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))
Pass143,431 miles (+3,694)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 143,431 miles
- Test number
- 934227615418
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass139,737 miles (+6,464)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 139,737 miles
- Test number
- 595481885494
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass133,273 miles (+6,785)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 133,273 miles
- Test number
- 584540035286
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass126,488 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 126,488 miles
- Test number
- 423129550582
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail126,488 miles (+6,091)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,488 miles
- Test number
- 827835933066
- 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))
Pass120,397 miles (+3,876)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 120,397 miles
- Test number
- 781198778370
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass116,521 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 116,521 miles
- Test number
- 484252955334
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre valve perished
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn to 2.2mm
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre valve perished
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn to 2.4mm
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail116,521 miles (+12,316)1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,521 miles
- Test number
- 296777753322
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre valve perished
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn to 2.2mm
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre valve perished
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn to 2.4mm
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass104,205 miles (+6,256)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 104,205 miles
- Test number
- 835172995131
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass97,949 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 97,949 miles
- Test number
- 309768464128
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail97,949 miles (+8,527)3 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,949 miles
- Test number
- 757477564130
- FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteOil leak
Pass89,422 miles (+9,842)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 89,422 miles
- Test number
- 976253693185
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass79,580 miles (+9,895)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 79,580 miles
- Test number
- 677648682136
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,685 miles (+10,194)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 69,685 miles
- Test number
- 797360181101
- AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Pass59,491 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 59,491 miles
- Test number
- 461214810230
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail59,491 miles (+10,306)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,491 miles
- Test number
- 573684810215
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass49,185 miles (+4,866)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 49,185 miles
- Test number
- 111519269119
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,319 miles (+7,549)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 44,319 miles
- Test number
- 541688518257
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,770 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 36,770 miles
- Test number
- 263801217213
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail36,770 miles (+785)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,770 miles
- Test number
- 441900917298
- FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureOffside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass35,985 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 35,985 miles
- Test number
- 493857687119
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail35,985 miles (+13,245)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,985 miles
- Test number
- 944865887199
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass22,740 miles3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 6 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 22,740 miles
- Test number
- 362669316424
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteNail in offside front tyre
Questions about V5 BVW
- Does V5 BVW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 BVW is valid until 3 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V5 BVW?
- The MOT on V5 BVW is valid until 3 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V5 BVW done?
- V5 BVW was recorded at 161,679 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2026, an average of 6,920 miles a year.
- Has V5 BVW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V5 BVW has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on V5 BVW ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Aug 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on V5 BVW find?
- V5 BVW passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2026 with 7 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front direction indicator slightly discoloured; nearside front outer sill corroded, and 4 more.
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