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Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,596 cc

V7 VYVMOT history

V7 VYV is a blue petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 20 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 10 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 145,209 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Dec 2026
Mileage
145,209 mi
At MOT on 27 Nov 2025
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,569 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V7 VYV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
20 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V7 VYV was last recorded at 145,209 miles on 27 Nov 2025, 4,291 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,918 miles · 28 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4,291 miles
Average per year
5,569 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 145,209 miles
  • 2024 – 140,918 miles
  • 2023 – 139,027 miles
  • 2022 – 138,158 miles
  • 2021 – 130,220 miles
  • 2020 – 123,392 miles
  • 2019 – 121,169 miles
  • 2018 – 117,081 miles
  • 2017 – 116,768 miles
  • 2016 – 110,593 miles
  • 2015 – 101,474 miles
  • 2014 – 95,418 miles
  • 2013 – 86,998 miles
  • 2012 – 76,421 miles
  • 2011 – 69,511 miles
  • 2010 – 65,150 miles
  • 2009 – 59,570 miles
  • 2008 – 50,930 miles
  • 2007 – 42,106 miles
  • 2006 – 39,129 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,209 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Front Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

28 tests since 10 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,209 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    145,209 miles
    Test number
    866538180308
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail145,209 miles (+4,291)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,209 miles
    Test number
    404962946592
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass140,918 miles (+1,891)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    140,918 miles
    Test number
    969051406091
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside on 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth nearside and offside rear ends of sills getting rusty

  4. Pass139,027 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    139,027 miles
    Test number
    428012331206
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear end of outer sill getting rusty
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail139,027 miles (+869)1 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,027 miles
    Test number
    733758842751
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear end of outer sill getting rusty
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass138,158 miles (+7,938)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    138,158 miles
    Test number
    572106457814
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear end of inner sill getting rusty
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all four axle and front to rear ends of (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both n/s + o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass130,220 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    130,220 miles
    Test number
    387162450462
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and on 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail130,220 miles (+6,828)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,220 miles
    Test number
    691940318276
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and on 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass123,392 miles (+2,223)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    123,392 miles
    Test number
    358359063169
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Pass121,169 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    121,169 miles
    Test number
    564073212635
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

  11. Fail121,169 miles (+4,088)3 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,169 miles
    Test number
    777481467285
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

  12. Pass117,081 miles (+313)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    117,081 miles
    Test number
    666325454999
    • AdvisoryBoth rear springs rusty
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust getting rusty

  13. Pass116,768 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    116,768 miles
    Test number
    384189575240
    • AdvisoryRear springs rusty

  14. Fail116,768 miles (+6,175)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,768 miles
    Test number
    415947524955
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear springs rusty

  15. Pass110,593 miles (+9,119)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    110,593 miles
    Test number
    972259031325
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear handbrake lever not on stop
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brakes slightly binding

  16. Pass101,474 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    101,474 miles
    Test number
    258818044839
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

  17. Fail101,474 miles (+6,056)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,474 miles
    Test number
    500421407614
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

  18. Pass95,418 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    95,418 miles
    Test number
    399997234360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail95,418 miles (+8,420)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,418 miles
    Test number
    126446534391
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

  20. Pass86,998 miles (+10,577)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    86,998 miles
    Test number
    607024533394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass76,421 miles (+6,910)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    76,421 miles
    Test number
    998422022303
    • NoteAirbag light illumanated

  22. Pass69,511 miles (+4,361)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    69,511 miles
    Test number
    986527421352
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteN\s\f disk badly pitted

  23. Pass65,150 miles (+5,580)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    65,150 miles
    Test number
    590170930293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass59,570 miles (+8,640)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    59,570 miles
    Test number
    543879939175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass50,930 miles (+8,824)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    50,930 miles
    Test number
    231206968197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass42,106 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    42,106 miles
    Test number
    470316267134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail42,106 miles (+2,977)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,106 miles
    Test number
    771676367132
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

  28. Pass39,129 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    39,129 miles
    Test number
    802494916326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V7 VYV

Does V7 VYV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V7 VYV is valid until 10 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on V7 VYV?
The MOT on V7 VYV is valid until 10 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V7 VYV done?
V7 VYV was recorded at 145,209 miles at its MOT on 27 Nov 2025, an average of 5,569 miles a year.
Has V7 VYV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V7 VYV has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on V7 VYV 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 VYV find?
V7 VYV passed its latest MOT on 27 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nearside and offside.

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