Volkswagen Beetle
Beige · Petrol · 2009 · 1,595 cc
V7 VWBMOT history
V7 VWB is a beige petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 5 Feb 2009. Its MOT is valid until 7 Aug 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 94,773 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 94,773 mi
- At MOT on 4 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 14 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 5,011 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V7 VWB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Beetle
- Colour
- Beige
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,595 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 5 Feb 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V7 VWB was last recorded at 94,773 miles on 4 Aug 2026, 4,286 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 90,487 miles · 7 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,286 miles
- Average per year
- 5,011 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 94,773 miles
- 2025 – 90,487 miles
- 2024 – 86,861 miles
- 2023 – 82,486 miles
- 2022 – 78,347 miles
- 2021 – 74,309 miles
- 2020 – 69,512 miles
- 2018 – 67,136 miles
- 2017 – 59,921 miles
- 2015 – 54,837 miles
- 2013 – 34,785 miles
- 2012 – 24,339 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass94,773 miles
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Restricted view of engine bay cover fitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Restricted view under vehicle under tray fitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Full MOT history
18 tests since 30 Jan 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass94,773 miles (+4,286)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 94,773 miles
- Test number
- 711589752409
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Pass90,487 miles (+3,626)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 90,487 miles
- Test number
- 127539097849
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Pass86,861 miles (+4,375)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 86,861 miles
- Test number
- 385990764005
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,486 miles (+61)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 82,486 miles
- Test number
- 341482986623
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail82,425 miles (+4,078)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,425 miles
- Test number
- 730032533864
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge 205/55/16/ 91v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorFront Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner close to ply (5.2.3 (e))
Pass78,347 miles (+163)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 78,347 miles
- Test number
- 721303238348
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail78,184 miles (+3,875)3 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,184 miles
- Test number
- 902204984299
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both beam patterns poor due to clouded lenses. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Pass74,309 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 74,309 miles
- Test number
- 784840085998
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail74,309 miles (+4,797)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,309 miles
- Test number
- 509053964140
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass69,512 miles (+2,376)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 69,512 miles
- Test number
- 933455803462
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,136 miles (+7,215)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 67,136 miles
- Test number
- 318560910830
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres slight wear on inner and outer edges
Pass59,921 miles (+5,084)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 59,921 miles
- Test number
- 384759206857
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,837 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 54,837 miles
- Test number
- 761448957526
- AdvisoryRestricted view of engine bay cover fitted
- AdvisoryRestricted view under vehicle under tray fitted
Fail54,837 miles (+3,050)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,837 miles
- Test number
- 739829027199
- FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryRestricted view of engine bay cover fitted
- AdvisoryRestricted view under vehicle under tray fitted
Pass51,787 miles (+17,002)2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 51,787 miles
- Test number
- 795870295101
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteCentre brake light not working
Pass34,785 miles (+10,446)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 34,785 miles
- Test number
- 665775753162
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass24,339 miles (+2,281)
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2013
- Odometer
- 24,339 miles
- Test number
- 857779742107
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,058 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 22,058 miles
- Test number
- 265050132097
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Questions about V7 VWB
- Does V7 VWB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V7 VWB is valid until 7 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V7 VWB?
- The MOT on V7 VWB is valid until 7 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V7 VWB done?
- V7 VWB was recorded at 94,773 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2026, an average of 5,011 miles a year.
- Has V7 VWB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V7 VWB has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2023.
- Has the mileage on V7 VWB 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 VWB find?
- V7 VWB passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2026 with 2 minor defects: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective.
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