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Volkswagen Beetle

Red · Petrol · 2013 · 1,197 cc

V8 BNFMOT history

V8 BNF is a red petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 19 Apr 2013. Its MOT is valid until 18 Apr 2027 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 28,705 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Mar 2026.

V8 BNF red Volkswagen Beetle – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Apr 2027
Mileage
28,705 mi
At MOT on 21 Mar 2026
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,954 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V8 BNF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,197 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
19 Apr 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V8 BNF was last recorded at 28,705 miles on 21 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
28,705 miles · 19 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,954 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 28,705 miles
  • 2025 – 25,311 miles
  • 2024 – 22,859 miles
  • 2023 – 20,926 miles
  • 2022 – 19,355 miles
  • 2021 – 18,603 miles
  • 2020 – 18,514 miles
  • 2019 – 16,878 miles
  • 2018 – 14,896 miles
  • 2017 – 12,242 miles
  • 2016 – 9,192 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass28,705 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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2024

Full MOT history

16 tests since 25 Mar 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass28,705 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    28,705 miles
    Test number
    788252135764

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail28,705 miles (+3,394)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,705 miles
    Test number
    222531861750
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass25,311 miles (+2,452)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    25,311 miles
    Test number
    957941014581
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside, offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass22,859 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    22,859 miles
    Test number
    663809065296
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail22,859 miles (+1,933)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,859 miles
    Test number
    346431908853
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass20,926 miles (+1,571)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    20,926 miles
    Test number
    707000999339
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

  7. Pass19,355 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    19,355 miles
    Test number
    957271241594

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. FailMileage not read1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    692183536368
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

  9. Pass18,603 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    18,603 miles
    Test number
    535639992665

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail18,603 miles (+89)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,603 miles
    Test number
    217483954461
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass18,514 miles (+1,636)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    18,514 miles
    Test number
    626000151409
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both blades deteriorated (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass16,878 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    16,878 miles
    Test number
    969539475551

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail16,877 miles (+1,981)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,877 miles
    Test number
    994161904250
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  14. Pass14,896 miles (+2,654)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    14,896 miles
    Test number
    139964598884

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass12,242 miles (+3,050)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    12,242 miles
    Test number
    591138484968
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside components

  16. Pass9,192 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    9,192 miles
    Test number
    286908462861

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V8 BNF

Does V8 BNF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V8 BNF is valid until 18 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on V8 BNF?
The MOT on V8 BNF is valid until 18 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V8 BNF done?
V8 BNF was recorded at 28,705 miles at its MOT on 21 Mar 2026, an average of 1,954 miles a year.
Has V8 BNF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V8 BNF has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on V8 BNF 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 V8 BNF find?
V8 BNF passed its latest MOT on 21 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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