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Yellow · Petrol · 2000 · 1,984 cc

V68 RCXMOT history

V68 RCX is a yellow petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 26 Jan 2000. Its MOT expired on 6 Jun 2025 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 63,903 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jun 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Jun 2025
Mileage
63,903 mi
At MOT on 7 Jun 2024
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,010 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V68 RCX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
26 Jan 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Jun 2025
Latest MOT test
7 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

V68 RCX was last recorded at 63,903 miles on 7 Jun 2024, 56 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
63,847 miles · 11 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
56 miles
Average per year
3,010 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 63,903 miles
  • 2021 – 63,829 miles
  • 2020 – 56,664 miles
  • 2019 – 54,066 miles
  • 2018 – 53,524 miles
  • 2017 – 52,667 miles
  • 2016 – 50,772 miles
  • 2015 – 48,122 miles
  • 2014 – 46,549 miles
  • 2013 – 40,906 miles
  • 2012 – 33,949 miles
  • 2011 – 29,251 miles
  • 2010 – 24,713 miles
  • 2009 – 20,823 miles
  • 2008 – 16,076 miles
  • 2007 – 13,265 miles
  • 2006 – 9,154 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass63,903 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases MIDDLE TO REAR JOIN

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR CORRODING

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODING

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODING

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODING

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged CRACKING AND PERISHING

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 31 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass63,903 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    63,903 miles
    Test number
    416290790325
    • 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 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  2. Fail63,903 miles (+56)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,903 miles
    Test number
    697760173011
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • 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 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Fail63,847 miles (+18)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,847 miles
    Test number
    477361330563
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • 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 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Pass63,829 miles (+7,165)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    63,829 miles
    Test number
    827696119272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass56,664 miles (+1)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    56,664 miles
    Test number
    635816102509
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases MIDDLE TO REAR JOIN (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR CORRODING (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODING (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODING (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODING (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged CRACKING AND PERISHING (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODING (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail56,663 miles (+2,597)1 dangerous4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,663 miles
    Test number
    271832125335
    • DangerousNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel BRAKE PEDAL SPONGEY (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases MIDDLE TO REAR JOIN (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR CORRODING (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODING (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODING (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODING (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged CRACKING AND PERISHING (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODING (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass54,066 miles (+542)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    54,066 miles
    Test number
    373133955836
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and @ 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring worn x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass53,524 miles (+857)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2019
    Odometer
    53,524 miles
    Test number
    150090673384
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre perished.

  9. Pass52,667 miles (+1,895)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2018
    Odometer
    52,667 miles
    Test number
    249781342493
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass50,772 miles (+2,650)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2017
    Odometer
    50,772 miles
    Test number
    775320189103
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated metal part (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated metal part (3.6.B.4d)

  11. Pass48,122 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2016
    Odometer
    48,122 miles
    Test number
    706138425163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail48,116 miles (+1,567)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,116 miles
    Test number
    586757425102
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Pass46,549 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2015
    Odometer
    46,549 miles
    Test number
    168202024148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail46,546 miles (+5,640)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,546 miles
    Test number
    286242224462
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Pass40,906 miles3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2014
    Odometer
    40,906 miles
    Test number
    885957433178
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteAdvise both rear tyres age cracking.
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail40,906 miles (+6,957)3 dangerous2 failures3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,906 miles
    Test number
    259727433152
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • DangerousOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • DangerousOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteAdvise both rear tyres age cracking.
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass33,949 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    33,949 miles
    Test number
    278731712488
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  18. Fail33,949 miles (+4,698)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,949 miles
    Test number
    468230312168
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteAdvise parking brake over adjusted

  19. Pass29,251 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    29,251 miles
    Test number
    896538211193
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail29,251 miles (+4,538)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,251 miles
    Test number
    926118311189
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass24,713 miles (+3,890)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    24,713 miles
    Test number
    562729810118
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass20,823 miles (+4,747)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    20,823 miles
    Test number
    473359499001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass16,076 miles (+2,811)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    16,076 miles
    Test number
    843821608169
    • 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)

  24. Pass13,265 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    13,265 miles
    Test number
    821721307162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail13,265 miles (+4,111)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,265 miles
    Test number
    594425797040
    • 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)

  26. Pass9,154 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    9,154 miles
    Test number
    520850396064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V68 RCX

Does V68 RCX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V68 RCX expired on 6 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V68 RCX?
The MOT on V68 RCX expired on 6 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V68 RCX done?
V68 RCX was recorded at 63,903 miles at its MOT on 7 Jun 2024, an average of 3,010 miles a year.
Has V68 RCX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V68 RCX has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on V68 RCX 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 V68 RCX find?
V68 RCX passed its latest MOT on 7 Jun 2024 with 6 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 3 more.

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