Volkswagen Beetle
Black · Petrol · 2003 · 2,324 cc
V5 PVDMOT history
V5 PVD is a black petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 1 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 15 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 87,492 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 May 2027
- Mileage
- 87,492 mi
- At MOT on 30 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 21 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 3,771 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V5 PVD
- 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
- 1 Mar 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V5 PVD was last recorded at 87,492 miles on 30 Apr 2026, 5,321 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 82,171 miles · 16 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,321 miles
- Average per year
- 3,771 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 87,492 miles
- 2025 – 82,171 miles
- 2024 – 74,985 miles
- 2023 – 73,987 miles
- 2022 – 71,568 miles
- 2021 – 60,977 miles
- 2020 – 55,919 miles
- 2019 – 52,630 miles
- 2018 – 52,536 miles
- 2017 – 50,952 miles
- 2016 – 50,465 miles
- 2015 – 49,560 miles
- 2014 – 47,330 miles
- 2013 – 43,540 miles
- 2012 – 39,861 miles
- 2011 – 34,578 miles
- 2010 – 30,472 miles
- 2009 – 27,610 miles
- 2008 – 25,138 miles
- 2007 – 17,075 miles
- 2006 – 11,448 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass87,492 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryAll suspension components corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
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 Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022
Offside Front Coil spring corroded
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material incorporating hose
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
26 tests since 1 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass87,492 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2027
- Odometer
- 87,492 miles
- Test number
- 703595736269
- AdvisoryAll suspension components corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail87,492 miles (+5,321)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,492 miles
- Test number
- 426716457963
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high Both adjusted (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryAll suspension components corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass82,171 miles (+54)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2026
- Odometer
- 82,171 miles
- Test number
- 906319146373
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear inc front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryAll suspension components corroded
Fail82,117 miles (+7,132)6 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,117 miles
- Test number
- 682526989885
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed co lambda and hc all far too high emissions machine overloaded (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass74,985 miles (+998)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 74,985 miles
- Test number
- 635655900306
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,987 miles (+2,419)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 73,987 miles
- Test number
- 234796153422
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,568 miles9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 71,568 miles
- Test number
- 461724975494
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material incorporating hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material incorporating hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail71,568 miles (+10,591)4 major10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,568 miles
- Test number
- 503790926197
- MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material incorporating hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material incorporating hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass60,977 miles (+5,058)3 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 60,977 miles
- Test number
- 584535923066
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront wiper blades are slightly deteriorated
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material incorporating hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material incorporating hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass55,919 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 55,919 miles
- Test number
- 123285097162
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre wall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail55,919 miles (+3,289)1 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,919 miles
- Test number
- 445353525295
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre wall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass52,630 miles (+94)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 52,630 miles
- Test number
- 177151058076
- AdvisoryBOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED ON BOTH SIDES OF DISCS
Pass52,536 miles (+1,584)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 52,536 miles
- Test number
- 434456468354
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,952 miles (+487)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 50,952 miles
- Test number
- 619944066674
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass50,465 miles (+905)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 50,465 miles
- Test number
- 962560929943
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,560 miles (+2,230)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 49,560 miles
- Test number
- 745823145089
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteBoth sides front tyres sidewalls dedteriorated
- NoteEngine management light illuminated
Pass47,330 miles (+3,790)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 47,330 miles
- Test number
- 198872354467
- NoteBoth sides front tyres outer sidewalls poor condition
Pass43,540 miles (+3,679)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 43,540 miles
- Test number
- 348428453096
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,861 miles (+5,283)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 39,861 miles
- Test number
- 387299952099
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,578 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 34,578 miles
- Test number
- 387429741065
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail34,575 miles (+4,103)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,575 miles
- Test number
- 829508641038
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Pass30,472 miles (+2,862)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 30,472 miles
- Test number
- 800691440022
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,610 miles (+2,472)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 27,610 miles
- Test number
- 113980249474
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,138 miles (+8,063)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 25,138 miles
- Test number
- 682646258005
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,075 miles (+5,627)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 17,075 miles
- Test number
- 254588967053
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass11,448 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 11,448 miles
- Test number
- 164900166443
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about V5 PVD
- Does V5 PVD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 PVD is valid until 15 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V5 PVD?
- The MOT on V5 PVD is valid until 15 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V5 PVD done?
- V5 PVD was recorded at 87,492 miles at its MOT on 30 Apr 2026, an average of 3,771 miles a year.
- Has V5 PVD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V5 PVD has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on V5 PVD 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 PVD find?
- V5 PVD passed its latest MOT on 30 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: all suspension components corroded; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.
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