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Volkswagen Beetle

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 2,324 cc

V5 RBVMOT history

V5 RBV is a silver petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 24 May 2002. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 92,345 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Jul 2027
Mileage
92,345 mi
At MOT on 2 Jul 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,894 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V5 RBV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,324 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
24 May 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V5 RBV was last recorded at 92,345 miles on 2 Jul 2026, 137 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,208 miles · 5 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
137 miles
Average per year
2,894 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,345 miles
  • 2025 – 92,208 miles
  • 2024 – 89,647 miles
  • 2023 – 85,306 miles
  • 2022 – 85,031 miles
  • 2020 – 84,674 miles
  • 2019 – 84,246 miles
  • 2018 – 82,709 miles
  • 2017 – 80,948 miles
  • 2016 – 78,846 miles
  • 2015 – 76,724 miles
  • 2014 – 74,774 miles
  • 2013 – 70,804 miles
  • 2012 – 65,190 miles
  • 2011 – 61,231 miles
  • 2010 – 57,836 miles
  • 2009 – 52,192 miles
  • 2008 – 45,409 miles
  • 2007 – 39,842 miles
  • 2006 – 33,935 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,345 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryVehicle underside and components covered in grease or other material

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive from engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2009

Full MOT history

25 tests since 25 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,345 miles (+137)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    92,345 miles
    Test number
    281033172759
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle underside and components covered in grease or other material

  2. Pass92,208 miles (+2,561)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    92,208 miles
    Test number
    245636951179
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has slight wear or free play
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass89,647 miles (+4,341)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    89,647 miles
    Test number
    360595172385
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass85,306 miles (+275)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    85,306 miles
    Test number
    342345036772

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass85,031 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    85,031 miles
    Test number
    336053826132
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail85,029 miles (+355)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,029 miles
    Test number
    807465871569
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass84,674 miles (+428)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    84,674 miles
    Test number
    723407248315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass84,246 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    84,246 miles
    Test number
    400302096875
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail84,239 miles (+1,530)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,239 miles
    Test number
    510423770533
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass82,709 miles (+1,761)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    82,709 miles
    Test number
    859178331072
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass80,948 miles (+2,102)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    80,948 miles
    Test number
    971552607479
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre is worn thin on inner edge

  12. Pass78,846 miles (+2,122)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    78,846 miles
    Test number
    983553578467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass76,724 miles (+1,950)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    76,724 miles
    Test number
    585094325298
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  14. Pass74,774 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    74,774 miles
    Test number
    379650094203
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  15. Fail74,758 miles (+3,954)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,758 miles
    Test number
    577854484266
    • FailureOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  16. Pass70,804 miles (+5,614)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    70,804 miles
    Test number
    128380503279
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass65,190 miles (+3,959)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    65,190 miles
    Test number
    956748672105
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass61,231 miles (+354)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    61,231 miles
    Test number
    547941201209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass60,877 miles (+3,041)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    60,877 miles
    Test number
    936117011038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass57,836 miles (+5,644)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2011
    Odometer
    57,836 miles
    Test number
    221736910409
    • 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)

  21. Pass52,192 miles (+6,783)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2010
    Odometer
    52,192 miles
    Test number
    992875929138
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSlight inbalance of front brakes

  22. Pass45,409 miles (+5,567)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2009
    Odometer
    45,409 miles
    Test number
    930352318167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail39,842 miles3 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,842 miles
    Test number
    192141507189
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  24. Pass39,842 miles (+5,907)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2008
    Odometer
    39,842 miles
    Test number
    902081107127
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  25. Pass33,935 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2007
    Odometer
    33,935 miles
    Test number
    821688816170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V5 RBV

Does V5 RBV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 RBV is valid until 1 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on V5 RBV?
The MOT on V5 RBV is valid until 1 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V5 RBV done?
V5 RBV was recorded at 92,345 miles at its MOT on 2 Jul 2026, an average of 2,894 miles a year.
Has V5 RBV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V5 RBV has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on V5 RBV 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 RBV find?
V5 RBV passed its latest MOT on 2 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; vehicle underside and components covered in grease or other material.

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