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Volkswagen Beetle

Red · Petrol · 1961 · 1,500 cc

VAS 136MOT history

VAS 136 is a red petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 26 May 1961. Its MOT expired on 24 Apr 2024 and it has passed 11 of 20 MOT tests, with 628 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Apr 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Apr 2024
Mileage
628 mi
At MOT on 25 Apr 2023
MOT tests
20
11 passed · 9 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
VAS 136
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1961
First used
26 May 1961
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
25 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

VAS 136 was last recorded at 628 miles on 25 Apr 2023, 60 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Apr 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Apr 2022: 121 miles, lower than 99,917 miles on 24 Aug 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
568 miles · 12 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
60 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 628 miles
  • 2022 – 121 miles
  • 2017 – 99,917 miles
  • 2016 – 98,181 miles
  • 2015 – 97,314 miles
  • 2014 – 96,127 miles
  • 2013 – 94,561 miles
  • 2010 – 93,381 miles
  • 2009 – 90,673 miles
  • 2008 – 87,512 miles
  • 2006 – 87,253 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass628 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.

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

20 tests since 26 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass628 miles (+60)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    628 miles
    Test number
    807914509742

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail568 miles (+447)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    568 miles
    Test number
    608492345355
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Axle king pin is loose in the axle beam (5.1.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

  3. Pass121 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    121 miles
    Test number
    406223890305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail121 miles (-99,796)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121 miles
    Test number
    608134274760
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Pass99,917 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    99,917 miles
    Test number
    904719224941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail99,917 miles (+1,736)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,917 miles
    Test number
    443837709023
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  7. Pass98,181 miles (+867)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    98,181 miles
    Test number
    695705226697

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass97,314 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    97,314 miles
    Test number
    130353340206
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  9. Fail97,303 miles (+1,176)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,303 miles
    Test number
    424310211583
    • FailureDirection indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

  10. Pass96,127 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    96,127 miles
    Test number
    158487624234
    • 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)

  11. Fail96,127 miles (+1,566)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,127 miles
    Test number
    875867824274
    • Repaired at testNearside Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
    • Repaired at testOffside Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • 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)

  12. Pass94,561 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    94,561 miles
    Test number
    999791843272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail94,560 miles (+1,179)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,560 miles
    Test number
    366070543271
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureParking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

  14. Pass93,381 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    93,381 miles
    Test number
    870973650205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail93,381 miles (+4)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,381 miles
    Test number
    782752850277
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Fail93,377 miles (+2,704)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,377 miles
    Test number
    240401950281
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  17. Pass90,673 miles (+3,161)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    90,673 miles
    Test number
    693138399168
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass87,512 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    87,512 miles
    Test number
    924663208260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail87,510 miles (+257)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,510 miles
    Test number
    300040508491
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  20. Pass87,253 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    87,253 miles
    Test number
    531017476194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about VAS 136

What vehicle is registration VAS 136 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show VAS 136 on a red petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 26 May 1961. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does VAS 136 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on VAS 136 expired on 24 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on VAS 136?
The MOT on VAS 136 expired on 24 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has VAS 136 done?
VAS 136 was recorded at 628 miles at its MOT on 25 Apr 2023.
Has VAS 136 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. VAS 136 has failed 9 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on VAS 136 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Apr 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on VAS 136 find?
VAS 136 passed its latest MOT on 25 Apr 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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