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Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

V5 RLKMOT history

V5 RLK is a silver diesel Volkswagen Beetle first used on 5 Jul 2005. Its MOT is valid until 11 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 107,648 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Oct 2027
Mileage
107,648 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,785 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V5 RLK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
5 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V5 RLK was last recorded at 107,648 miles on 30 Sept 2026, 2,402 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,246 miles · 8 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2,402 miles
Average per year
4,785 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 107,648 miles
  • 2025 – 105,246 miles
  • 2024 – 102,611 miles
  • 2023 – 99,904 miles
  • 2022 – 97,210 miles
  • 2021 – 94,729 miles
  • 2020 – 92,260 miles
  • 2019 – 83,442 miles
  • 2018 – 77,182 miles
  • 2017 – 69,518 miles
  • 2016 – 60,145 miles
  • 2015 – 53,575 miles
  • 2014 – 47,801 miles
  • 2013 – 43,618 miles
  • 2012 – 39,561 miles
  • 2011 – 36,159 miles
  • 2010 – 31,770 miles
  • 2009 – 26,781 miles
  • 2008 – 20,186 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,648 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyreRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2016
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded outer skin

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside stone chip to windscreen

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 20 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,648 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    107,648 miles
    Test number
    337999343132
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded outer skin

  2. Fail107,648 miles (+2,402)1 repaired11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,648 miles
    Test number
    261373921154
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded outer skin

  3. Pass105,246 miles (+2,635)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    105,246 miles
    Test number
    406241459829
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass102,611 miles (+2,707)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    102,611 miles
    Test number
    759379983684
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  5. Pass99,904 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    99,904 miles
    Test number
    739240355749
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  6. Fail99,899 miles (+2,689)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,899 miles
    Test number
    862290345096
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  7. Pass97,210 miles (+2,481)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    97,210 miles
    Test number
    165351235672

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass94,729 miles (+2,469)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    94,729 miles
    Test number
    348978364673
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass92,260 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    92,260 miles
    Test number
    337340960102
    • AdvisoryNearside stone chip to windscreen
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  10. Fail92,257 miles (+8,815)1 dangerous3 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,257 miles
    Test number
    637122028616
    • DangerousOffside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside 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))
    • 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))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryNearside stone chip to windscreen
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil level on minimum

  11. Pass83,442 miles (+6,260)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    83,442 miles
    Test number
    632089445021
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryValve stem slightly damaged all four valve stems (5.2.3 (j))

  12. Pass77,182 miles (+143)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    77,182 miles
    Test number
    602558231851

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail77,039 miles (+7,521)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,039 miles
    Test number
    633161667771
    • FailureCentral Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  14. Pass69,518 miles (+9,373)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    69,518 miles
    Test number
    696288640986

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass60,145 miles (+6,570)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    60,145 miles
    Test number
    223715159979
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryHandbrake poor esp' o/s/r

  16. Fail53,575 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,575 miles
    Test number
    357004785115
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • NoteAuxiliary belt v' noisey

  17. Pass53,575 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    53,575 miles
    Test number
    986624185140
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • NoteAuxiliary belt v' noisey

  18. Fail53,573 miles (+5,772)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,573 miles
    Test number
    748834785190
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • NoteAuxiliary belt v' noisey

  19. Pass47,801 miles (+4,183)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    47,801 miles
    Test number
    767098974191
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteParts of exhaust system corroded

  20. Pass43,618 miles (+4,057)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    43,618 miles
    Test number
    718088863164
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront tyres cracked & worn on edges
    • NoteParts of exhaust system corroded
    • NoteRear brake pads over 50% worn

  21. Pass39,561 miles (+3,402)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    39,561 miles
    Test number
    866821882160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass36,159 miles (+4,389)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    36,159 miles
    Test number
    118892481158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass31,770 miles (+4,989)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    31,770 miles
    Test number
    862143980144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass26,781 miles (+6,595)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    26,781 miles
    Test number
    692804689103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass20,186 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    20,186 miles
    Test number
    564142078133
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about V5 RLK

Does V5 RLK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V5 RLK is valid until 11 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on V5 RLK?
The MOT on V5 RLK is valid until 11 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V5 RLK done?
V5 RLK was recorded at 107,648 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2026, an average of 4,785 miles a year.
Has V5 RLK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V5 RLK has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on V5 RLK 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 RLK find?
V5 RLK passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2026 with 11 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside rear axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn; nearside rear inner suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive, and 8 more.

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