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Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 1,984 cc

V702 EPVMOT history

V702 EPV is a blue petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 14 Feb 2000. Its MOT expired on 7 Aug 2025 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 156,283 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Aug 2025
Mileage
156,283 mi
At MOT on 16 Jul 2024
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,122 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V702 EPV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
14 Feb 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
16 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

V702 EPV was last recorded at 156,283 miles on 16 Jul 2024, 10,723 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,560 miles · 8 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
10,723 miles
Average per year
5,122 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 156,283 miles
  • 2023 – 145,560 miles
  • 2022 – 141,082 miles
  • 2021 – 139,567 miles
  • 2020 – 136,856 miles
  • 2019 – 134,085 miles
  • 2017 – 129,141 miles
  • 2016 – 123,613 miles
  • 2015 – 113,807 miles
  • 2014 – 108,647 miles
  • 2013 – 98,120 miles
  • 2012 – 94,449 miles
  • 2011 – 91,269 miles
  • 2010 – 86,911 miles
  • 2009 – 81,968 miles
  • 2008 – 73,708 miles
  • 2007 – 69,065 miles
  • 2006 – 61,939 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,283 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 noisy

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

23 tests since 13 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,283 miles (+10,723)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    156,283 miles
    Test number
    911178213984
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass145,560 miles (+4,478)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    145,560 miles
    Test number
    462226573191
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  3. Pass141,082 miles (+1,515)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    141,082 miles
    Test number
    835256464326
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  4. Pass139,567 miles (+2,711)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    139,567 miles
    Test number
    938869079557
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass136,856 miles (+2,771)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    136,856 miles
    Test number
    692608269132
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres misshaped slightly (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass134,085 miles (+4,944)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    134,085 miles
    Test number
    531392195011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass129,141 miles (+5,528)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    129,141 miles
    Test number
    119526446912

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass123,613 miles (+591)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    123,613 miles
    Test number
    952571389160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail123,022 miles (+9,215)7 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,022 miles
    Test number
    628714802774
    • 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside front inner rack joint has play
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre cracked on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass113,807 miles (+5,160)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    113,807 miles
    Test number
    649975355058
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass108,647 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    108,647 miles
    Test number
    788015434042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail108,647 miles (+10,527)2 dangerous4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,647 miles
    Test number
    259515734003
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  13. Pass98,120 miles (+62)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    98,120 miles
    Test number
    826413943039
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Fail98,058 miles (+3,609)5 failures7 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,058 miles
    Test number
    357910443028
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  15. Pass94,449 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    94,449 miles
    Test number
    366018832061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail94,449 miles (+3,180)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,449 miles
    Test number
    519318432095
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass91,269 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    91,269 miles
    Test number
    417890341047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail91,269 miles (+4,358)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,269 miles
    Test number
    526070241050
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass86,911 miles (+4,943)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    86,911 miles
    Test number
    200143940027
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteCuts on both front tyre walls not down to cords.
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass81,968 miles (+8,260)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    81,968 miles
    Test number
    324061849036
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass73,708 miles (+4,643)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    73,708 miles
    Test number
    100890438005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass69,065 miles (+7,126)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    69,065 miles
    Test number
    271377437025
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass61,939 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    61,939 miles
    Test number
    661594646023
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about V702 EPV

Does V702 EPV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V702 EPV expired on 7 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V702 EPV?
The MOT on V702 EPV expired on 7 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V702 EPV done?
V702 EPV was recorded at 156,283 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2024, an average of 5,122 miles a year.
Has V702 EPV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V702 EPV has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Feb 2016.
Has the mileage on V702 EPV 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 V702 EPV find?
V702 EPV passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2024 with 7 advisories: nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 4 more.

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