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Black · Petrol · 2003 · 2,324 cc

V5 MHEMOT history

V5 MHE is a black petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 2 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 27 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 91,287 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Feb 2027
Mileage
91,287 mi
At MOT on 27 Feb 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,732 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V5 MHE
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
2 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V5 MHE was last recorded at 91,287 miles on 27 Feb 2026, 1,850 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,437 miles · 27 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,850 miles
Average per year
3,732 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 91,287 miles
  • 2025 – 89,437 miles
  • 2024 – 87,037 miles
  • 2022 – 86,144 miles
  • 2021 – 85,555 miles
  • 2020 – 84,886 miles
  • 2019 – 76,857 miles
  • 2018 – 71,955 miles
  • 2017 – 67,918 miles
  • 2016 – 61,412 miles
  • 2015 – 56,376 miles
  • 2014 – 53,442 miles
  • 2013 – 52,145 miles
  • 2012 – 48,609 miles
  • 2011 – 44,629 miles
  • 2010 – 39,648 miles
  • 2009 – 34,745 miles
  • 2008 – 32,301 miles
  • 2007 – 27,933 miles
  • 2006 – 19,449 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,287 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (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.

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

    Minor4 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and small split

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

27 tests since 29 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,287 miles (+1,850)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    91,287 miles
    Test number
    813939273623
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass89,437 miles (+2,400)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    89,437 miles
    Test number
    526121968703
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass87,037 miles (+893)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    87,037 miles
    Test number
    318444236931
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass86,144 miles (+589)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    86,144 miles
    Test number
    452699156377
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier and plastic covering insecure (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass85,555 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    85,555 miles
    Test number
    856933203964
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Fail85,555 miles (+669)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,555 miles
    Test number
    631500450826
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass84,886 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    84,886 miles
    Test number
    475463909834
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and small split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail84,886 miles (+8,029)5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,886 miles
    Test number
    129366052888
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and small split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass76,857 miles (+4,902)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    76,857 miles
    Test number
    429712437270
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded N/S/F, O/S/F, N/S/R and O/S/R (5.3.1 (b) (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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass71,955 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    71,955 miles
    Test number
    245981469794

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail71,955 miles (+4,037)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,955 miles
    Test number
    360829035477
    • Repaired at testOffside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

  12. Pass67,918 miles (+26)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    67,918 miles
    Test number
    192149532583
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  13. Fail67,892 miles (+6,480)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,892 miles
    Test number
    571027124292
    • FailureBrake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  14. Pass61,412 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    61,412 miles
    Test number
    812368529934

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail61,412 miles (+5,036)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,412 miles
    Test number
    942575882745
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Pass56,376 miles (+2,934)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    56,376 miles
    Test number
    885972965191
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  17. Pass53,442 miles (+1,297)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    53,442 miles
    Test number
    377041864136
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  18. Pass52,145 miles5 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    52,145 miles
    Test number
    488316433372
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth wiper blades starting to split
    • NoteCenter exhaust joints starting to corrode
    • NoteEngine check lamp on
    • NoteOffside rear caliper hand brake arm not returning to stop
    • NoteShield missing from cat

  19. Fail52,145 miles (+3,536)2 repaired5 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,145 miles
    Test number
    938536333317
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth wiper blades starting to split
    • NoteCenter exhaust joints starting to corrode
    • NoteEngine check lamp on
    • NoteOffside rear caliper hand brake arm not returning to stop
    • NoteShield missing from cat

  20. Fail48,609 miles1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,609 miles
    Test number
    475470542484
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass48,609 miles (+3,980)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    48,609 miles
    Test number
    779440642377
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass44,629 miles (+4,981)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    44,629 miles
    Test number
    416472331342
    • NoteBoth rear and both front to rear brake pipes corroded
    • NoteFront brake discs inner faces corroded
    • NoteNsf shock absorber leaking oil
    • NoteNsf tyre worn to 3mm

  23. Pass39,648 miles (+4,903)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    39,648 miles
    Test number
    644187430391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass34,745 miles (+2,444)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    34,745 miles
    Test number
    313488139361
    • 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)
    • NoteRear tyres have slight perishing

  25. Pass32,301 miles (+4,368)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    32,301 miles
    Test number
    780283048321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass27,933 miles (+8,484)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    27,933 miles
    Test number
    410231747391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass19,449 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    19,449 miles
    Test number
    761673136352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V5 MHE

Does V5 MHE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 MHE is valid until 27 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on V5 MHE?
The MOT on V5 MHE is valid until 27 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V5 MHE done?
V5 MHE was recorded at 91,287 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2026, an average of 3,732 miles a year.
Has V5 MHE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V5 MHE has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on V5 MHE 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 MHE find?
V5 MHE passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front upper macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, and 1 more.

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