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Yellow · Petrol · 2000 · 1,984 cc

V714 FBDMOT history

V714 FBD is a yellow petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 14 Jan 2000. Its MOT is valid until 12 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 133,801 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Apr 2027
Mileage
133,801 mi
At MOT on 20 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,495 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V714 FBD
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
14 Jan 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V714 FBD was last recorded at 133,801 miles on 20 Mar 2026, 1,153 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Jul 2012: 11,972 miles, lower than 118,566 miles on 21 Jun 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
132,648 miles · 29 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,153 miles
Average per year
3,495 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 133,801 miles
  • 2025 – 132,648 miles
  • 2024 – 131,266 miles
  • 2023 – 130,282 miles
  • 2022 – 129,536 miles
  • 2020 – 129,046 miles
  • 2019 – 128,945 miles
  • 2018 – 126,265 miles
  • 2017 – 124,489 miles
  • 2016 – 123,376 miles
  • 2014 – 121,974 miles
  • 2013 – 121,060 miles
  • 2012 – 11,973 miles
  • 2011 – 118,566 miles
  • 2010 – 111,013 miles
  • 2009 – 91,788 miles
  • 2008 – 77,736 miles
  • 2007 – 69,781 miles
  • 2006 – 63,908 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,801 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

22 tests since 20 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,801 miles (+1,153)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    133,801 miles
    Test number
    659725399421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass132,648 miles (+1,382)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    132,648 miles
    Test number
    860010202395
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass131,266 miles (+984)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    131,266 miles
    Test number
    491568028209
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass130,282 miles (+746)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    130,282 miles
    Test number
    590248190392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass129,536 miles (+490)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    129,536 miles
    Test number
    319167453597
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  6. Fail129,046 miles (+101)9 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,046 miles
    Test number
    686937187841
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres are becoming perished
    • AdvisoryCenter exhaust sleeve broken
    • AdvisorySuspension has been lowered and modified
    • AdvisoryWear in the nearside front inner tie-rod

  7. Pass128,945 miles (+2,680)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    128,945 miles
    Test number
    909166195543

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass126,265 miles (+1,776)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    126,265 miles
    Test number
    441099232815
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

  9. Pass124,489 miles (+1,113)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    124,489 miles
    Test number
    297610714359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass123,376 miles (+1,402)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    123,376 miles
    Test number
    712297546889

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass121,974 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    121,974 miles
    Test number
    139770954191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail121,974 miles (+914)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,974 miles
    Test number
    306600354151
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  13. Pass121,060 miles (+109,087)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    121,060 miles
    Test number
    265556073463
    • NoteCoolant leak

  14. Pass11,973 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    11,973 miles
    Test number
    449354782143
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Fail11,972 miles (-106,594)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,972 miles
    Test number
    309334182133
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass118,566 miles (+7,553)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    118,566 miles
    Test number
    817542271140
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteO/s/r tyre starting to crack and perish. wiper blades in poor condition
    • NoteSlight inbalance on rear brakes

  17. Pass111,013 miles (+19,225)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    111,013 miles
    Test number
    462362380169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass91,788 miles (+211)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    91,788 miles
    Test number
    992279989002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail91,577 miles (+13,841)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,577 miles
    Test number
    574233989028
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteInterior mirror adrift

  20. Pass77,736 miles (+7,955)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    77,736 miles
    Test number
    131141998416
    • NoteFront #plate loose[but secure].

  21. Pass69,781 miles (+5,873)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    69,781 miles
    Test number
    363680887089
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  22. Pass63,908 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    63,908 miles
    Test number
    773079576034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V714 FBD

Does V714 FBD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V714 FBD is valid until 12 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on V714 FBD?
The MOT on V714 FBD is valid until 12 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V714 FBD done?
V714 FBD was recorded at 133,801 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2026, an average of 3,495 miles a year.
Has V714 FBD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V714 FBD has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on V714 FBD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Jul 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V714 FBD find?
V714 FBD passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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