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Beige · Petrol · 2008 · 1,984 cc

VDH 156MOT history

VDH 156 is a beige petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 21 Jan 2008. Its MOT is valid until 23 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 37,282 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Feb 2027
Mileage
37,282 mi
At MOT on 24 Feb 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,972 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
VDH 156
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
21 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

VDH 156 was last recorded at 37,282 miles on 24 Feb 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
37,280 miles · 18 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
1,972 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 37,282 miles
  • 2025 – 35,820 miles
  • 2024 – 34,031 miles
  • 2023 – 32,266 miles
  • 2022 – 29,877 miles
  • 2021 – 27,840 miles
  • 2020 – 26,330 miles
  • 2019 – 23,923 miles
  • 2018 – 21,990 miles
  • 2017 – 19,586 miles
  • 2016 – 17,312 miles
  • 2015 – 16,082 miles
  • 2014 – 14,551 miles
  • 2013 – 12,225 miles
  • 2012 – 9,659 miles
  • 2011 – 7,548 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass37,282 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Both rear tyre treads slightly perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 27 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass37,282 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    37,282 miles
    Test number
    654028364183
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail37,280 miles (+1,460)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,280 miles
    Test number
    448116566612
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass35,820 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    35,820 miles
    Test number
    941859970981
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail35,819 miles (+1,788)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,819 miles
    Test number
    114344126949
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Judders (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass34,031 miles (+1,765)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    34,031 miles
    Test number
    433124078673
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass32,266 miles (+2,389)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    32,266 miles
    Test number
    122215738586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass29,877 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    29,877 miles
    Test number
    310315623260
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Handbrake mechanism not fully releasing

  8. Fail29,877 miles (+2,037)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,877 miles
    Test number
    863884752810
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner and outer sidewalls, 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Handbrake mechanism not fully releasing

  9. Pass27,840 miles (+1,510)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    27,840 miles
    Test number
    807828353323
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing aged 8 years old (4713) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing aged 8 years old (4713) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass26,330 miles (+2,407)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    26,330 miles
    Test number
    816599409719

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass23,923 miles (+1,933)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    23,923 miles
    Test number
    304236635428
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyre treads slightly perished
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal slightly spongy

  12. Pass21,990 miles (+2,404)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    21,990 miles
    Test number
    626653449544
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres badly perished 205 55 16
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyre treads slightly perished

  13. Pass19,586 miles (+2,274)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    19,586 miles
    Test number
    220431860488
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyre badly perished

  14. Pass17,312 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    17,312 miles
    Test number
    642690268795
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre starting to perish

  15. Fail17,312 miles (+1,230)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,312 miles
    Test number
    561114155232
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre starting to perish

  16. Pass16,082 miles (+1,531)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    16,082 miles
    Test number
    155200155095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass14,551 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    14,551 miles
    Test number
    528483824039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail14,549 miles (+2,324)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,549 miles
    Test number
    347752824044
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  19. Pass12,225 miles (+2,566)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    12,225 miles
    Test number
    517714423037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass9,659 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    9,659 miles
    Test number
    187686822444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail9,659 miles (+2,111)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,659 miles
    Test number
    969026922016
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  22. Pass7,548 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    7,548 miles
    Test number
    995907021015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about VDH 156

What vehicle is registration VDH 156 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show VDH 156 on a beige petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 21 Jan 2008. 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 VDH 156 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on VDH 156 is valid until 23 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on VDH 156?
The MOT on VDH 156 is valid until 23 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has VDH 156 done?
VDH 156 was recorded at 37,282 miles at its MOT on 24 Feb 2026, an average of 1,972 miles a year.
Has VDH 156 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. VDH 156 has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on VDH 156 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 VDH 156 find?
VDH 156 passed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front coil spring corroded; offside front coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded.

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