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White · Diesel · 2013 · 1,968 cc

V7 SLHMOT history

V7 SLH is a white diesel Volkswagen Beetle first used on 27 Mar 2013. Its MOT is valid until 18 Nov 2026 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 140,349 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Nov 2025.

V7 SLH white Volkswagen Beetle – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Nov 2026
Mileage
140,349 mi
At MOT on 13 Nov 2025
MOT tests
15
10 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,490 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V7 SLH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
27 Mar 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V7 SLH was last recorded at 140,349 miles on 13 Nov 2025, 8,573 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,776 miles · 14 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
8,573 miles
Average per year
10,490 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 140,349 miles
  • 2024 – 131,776 miles
  • 2023 – 123,133 miles
  • 2022 – 113,169 miles
  • 2021 – 106,823 miles
  • 2020 – 98,517 miles
  • 2019 – 85,736 miles
  • 2018 – 72,078 miles
  • 2017 – 57,603 miles
  • 2016 – 40,666 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,349 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 13 May 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,349 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    140,349 miles
    Test number
    895822627658
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Fail140,347 miles (+8,571)1 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,347 miles
    Test number
    630132320929
    • DangerousOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass131,776 miles (+8,643)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    131,776 miles
    Test number
    237674652136
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  4. Pass123,133 miles (+151)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    123,133 miles
    Test number
    561387415572

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail122,982 miles (+9,813)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,982 miles
    Test number
    828878565298
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass113,169 miles (+6,346)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    113,169 miles
    Test number
    534200236209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass106,823 miles (+496)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    106,823 miles
    Test number
    889450762911

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail106,327 miles (+7,810)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,327 miles
    Test number
    406445224146
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass98,517 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    98,517 miles
    Test number
    983668711005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail98,517 miles (+12,781)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,517 miles
    Test number
    556442402332
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

  11. Pass85,736 miles (+13,658)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    85,736 miles
    Test number
    468295115672
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass72,078 miles (+14,475)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2019
    Odometer
    72,078 miles
    Test number
    972533906873
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass57,603 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2018
    Odometer
    57,603 miles
    Test number
    195325629073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail57,603 miles (+16,937)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,603 miles
    Test number
    776830924147
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass40,666 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2017
    Odometer
    40,666 miles
    Test number
    242793062182
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about V7 SLH

Does V7 SLH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V7 SLH is valid until 18 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on V7 SLH?
The MOT on V7 SLH is valid until 18 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V7 SLH done?
V7 SLH was recorded at 140,349 miles at its MOT on 13 Nov 2025, an average of 10,490 miles a year.
Has V7 SLH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V7 SLH has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on V7 SLH 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 SLH find?
V7 SLH passed its latest MOT on 13 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear service brake binding but not excessively.

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