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White · Petrol · 2016 · 1,395 cc

V7 BUGMOT history

V7 BUG is a white petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 6 Sept 2016. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jul 2027 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 64,625 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jul 2026.

V7 BUG white Volkswagen Beetle – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jul 2027
Mileage
64,625 mi
At MOT on 10 Jul 2026
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,050 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V7 BUG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,395 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
6 Sept 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V7 BUG was last recorded at 64,625 miles on 10 Jul 2026, 5,814 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
58,811 miles · 9 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
5,814 miles
Average per year
6,050 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 64,625 miles
  • 2025 – 58,811 miles
  • 2024 – 56,509 miles
  • 2023 – 51,377 miles
  • 2022 – 43,776 miles
  • 2021 – 35,106 miles
  • 2020 – 27,725 miles
  • 2019 – 23,067 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass64,625 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCorrosion on suspension components

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

11 tests since 27 Aug 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass64,625 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    64,625 miles
    Test number
    850048687642
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on suspension components
  2. Fail64,625 miles (+5,814)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,625 miles
    Test number
    852811559598
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on suspension components
  3. Pass58,811 miles (+2,302)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    58,811 miles
    Test number
    216425050043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass56,509 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    56,509 miles
    Test number
    711654453619

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail56,509 miles (+5,132)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,509 miles
    Test number
    810808309117
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
  6. Pass51,377 miles (+7,601)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    51,377 miles
    Test number
    266448908467
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. Pass43,776 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    43,776 miles
    Test number
    961236670765
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.2mm, worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail43,774 miles (+8,668)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,774 miles
    Test number
    301111654163
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.2mm, worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass35,106 miles (+7,381)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    35,106 miles
    Test number
    592383637596
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass27,725 miles (+4,658)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    27,725 miles
    Test number
    373928794763
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement just acceptable (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement just acceptable (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  11. Pass23,067 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    23,067 miles
    Test number
    591631510748

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V7 BUG

Does V7 BUG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V7 BUG is valid until 9 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on V7 BUG?
The MOT on V7 BUG is valid until 9 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V7 BUG done?
V7 BUG was recorded at 64,625 miles at its MOT on 10 Jul 2026, an average of 6,050 miles a year.
Has V7 BUG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V7 BUG has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on V7 BUG 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 V7 BUG find?
V7 BUG passed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: corrosion on suspension components.

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