Volkswagen Beetle
Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 1,984 cc
V646 FBDMOT history
V646 FBD is a silver petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 29 Jan 2000. Its MOT expired on 10 Mar 2023 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 116,500 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 10 Mar 2023
- Mileage
- 116,500 mi
- At MOT on 11 Mar 2022
- MOT tests
- 22
- 17 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 4,599 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V646 FBD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Beetle
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,984 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 29 Jan 2000
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 10 Mar 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Mar 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
V646 FBD was last recorded at 116,500 miles on 11 Mar 2022, 842 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Feb 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 115,658 miles · 23 Feb 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 842 miles
- Average per year
- 4,599 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 116,500 miles
- 2021 – 110,439 miles
- 2020 – 106,139 miles
- 2018 – 97,738 miles
- 2017 – 92,387 miles
- 2016 – 89,493 miles
- 2015 – 87,641 miles
- 2014 – 87,492 miles
- 2013 – 84,582 miles
- 2012 – 82,939 miles
- 2011 – 81,898 miles
- 2010 – 79,316 miles
- 2009 – 75,830 miles
- 2008 – 62,946 miles
- 2007 – 52,331 miles
- 2006 – 42,204 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass116,500 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Full MOT history
22 tests since 14 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass116,500 miles (+842)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 116,500 miles
- Test number
- 387848211453
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail115,658 miles (+5,219)6 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,658 miles
- Test number
- 926668132005
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass110,439 miles (+4,300)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 110,439 miles
- Test number
- 351427389035
- AdvisoryEmmisions
Pass106,139 miles1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 106,139 miles
- Test number
- 997343016064
- MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Both opaque and beam images poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAll tyres were low on pressure
- AdvisoryEngine oil level low
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Required very soon (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Required very soon (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Around trailing arm bushes and repair required soon (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail106,137 miles (+8,399)3 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,137 miles
- Test number
- 822596561343
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Both opaque and beam images poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAll tyres were low on pressure
- AdvisoryEngine oil level low
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Required very soon (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Required very soon (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded Required soon (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Around trailing arm bushes and repair required soon (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass97,738 miles (+5,351)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 97,738 miles
- Test number
- 721270983173
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass92,387 miles (+2,894)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 92,387 miles
- Test number
- 506541368709
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,493 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 89,493 miles
- Test number
- 536283833388
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail89,488 miles (+1,847)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,488 miles
- Test number
- 405329212196
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass87,641 miles (+149)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 87,641 miles
- Test number
- 808242785136
- NoteOil leak
Pass87,492 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2015
- Odometer
- 87,492 miles
- Test number
- 457090954193
- NoteExhaust rusty
- NoteOil leak
Fail87,492 miles (+2,910)4 failures3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,492 miles
- Test number
- 855719944145
- FailureDirection indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureBrake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteE m l on
- NoteExhaust rusty
- NoteOil leak
Pass84,582 miles (+8)11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 84,582 miles
- Test number
- 557706703253
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Fail84,574 miles (+1,635)7 failures2 repaired11 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,574 miles
- Test number
- 875662593180
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteOo/s/f driveshaft protective shield fouling inner boot
- NoteVehicle misfiring
Pass82,939 miles (+1,041)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 82,939 miles
- Test number
- 387162992124
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass81,898 miles (+2,582)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 81,898 miles
- Test number
- 906518261189
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,316 miles (+3,486)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2011
- Odometer
- 79,316 miles
- Test number
- 963866720193
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass75,830 miles (+1,393)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 75,830 miles
- Test number
- 743017709154
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass74,437 miles (+11,491)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 74,437 miles
- Test number
- 521949409045
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,946 miles (+10,615)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 62,946 miles
- Test number
- 884848008082
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,331 miles (+10,127)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 52,331 miles
- Test number
- 390925717030
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,204 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 42,204 miles
- Test number
- 911054016092
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V646 FBD
- Does V646 FBD currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on V646 FBD expired on 10 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on V646 FBD?
- The MOT on V646 FBD expired on 10 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has V646 FBD done?
- V646 FBD was recorded at 116,500 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2022, an average of 4,599 miles a year.
- Has V646 FBD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V646 FBD has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Feb 2022.
- Has the mileage on V646 FBD 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 V646 FBD find?
- V646 FBD passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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