Volkswagen logo

Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow · Diesel · 2013 · 1,968 cc

V6 VCNMOT history

V6 VCN is a yellow diesel Volkswagen Beetle first used on 21 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 18 Feb 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 116,838 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Feb 2026.

V6 VCN yellow Volkswagen Beetle – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Beetle, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 Feb 2027
Mileage
116,838 mi
At MOT on 13 Feb 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,613 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for V6 VCN in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
V6 VCN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
21 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V6 VCN was last recorded at 116,838 miles on 13 Feb 2026, 7,851 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,987 miles · 14 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
7,851 miles
Average per year
8,613 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,838 miles
  • 2025 – 108,987 miles
  • 2024 – 104,674 miles
  • 2023 – 92,878 miles
  • 2022 – 84,453 miles
  • 2021 – 78,181 miles
  • 2020 – 73,480 miles
  • 2019 – 68,113 miles
  • 2018 – 54,867 miles
  • 2017 – 43,746 miles
  • 2016 – 31,332 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,838 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Under-trays and engine cover fitted obscuring the view of some components

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Under trays and engine cover fitted obscuring the view of some components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

14 tests since 11 Mar 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,838 miles (+7,851)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    116,838 miles
    Test number
    537195018157
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass108,987 miles (+4,313)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    108,987 miles
    Test number
    979324430694
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded top coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass104,674 miles (+11,796)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    104,674 miles
    Test number
    113856638919
    • AdvisoryCentral Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays and engine cover fitted obscuring the view of some components
  4. Pass92,878 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    92,878 miles
    Test number
    222934086853
    • AdvisoryCentral Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays and engine cover fitted obscuring the view of some components
  5. Fail92,878 miles (+8,425)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,878 miles
    Test number
    961694795644
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken bearing collapsed also! (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryCentral Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays and engine cover fitted obscuring the view of some components
  6. Pass84,453 miles (+6,272)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    84,453 miles
    Test number
    908439492804
    • AdvisoryCentral Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays and engine cover fitted obscuring the view of some components
  7. Pass78,181 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    78,181 miles
    Test number
    541931502507
    • AdvisoryCentral Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine cover fitted obscuring the view of some components
  8. Fail78,181 miles (+4,701)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,181 miles
    Test number
    335804537848
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine cover fitted obscuring the view of some components
  9. Pass73,480 miles (+5,367)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    73,480 miles
    Test number
    984613314205
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring the view of some components
  10. Pass68,113 miles (+13,246)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    68,113 miles
    Test number
    839736959232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass54,867 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    54,867 miles
    Test number
    259558975517

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail54,867 miles (+11,121)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,867 miles
    Test number
    299817590549
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner tread (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass43,746 miles (+12,414)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    43,746 miles
    Test number
    838871990131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass31,332 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    31,332 miles
    Test number
    323301525332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V6 VCN

Does V6 VCN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V6 VCN is valid until 18 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on V6 VCN?
The MOT on V6 VCN is valid until 18 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V6 VCN done?
V6 VCN was recorded at 116,838 miles at its MOT on 13 Feb 2026, an average of 8,613 miles a year.
Has V6 VCN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V6 VCN has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on V6 VCN 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 V6 VCN find?
V6 VCN passed its latest MOT on 13 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs corroding.

Browse all V6V registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.