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Volkswagen Beetle

Green · Petrol · 1956 · 1,285 cc

VVS 718MOT history

VVS 718 is a green petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 24 Mar 1956. Its MOT is valid until 23 Sept 2027 and it has passed 5 of 10 MOT tests, with 14,280 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Sept 2027
Mileage
14,280 mi
At MOT on 24 Sept 2026
MOT tests
10
5 passed · 5 failed
Per year
636 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
VVS 718
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,285 cc
Year of manufacture
1956
First used
24 Mar 1956
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

VVS 718 was last recorded at 14,280 miles on 24 Sept 2026, 491 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
13,789 miles · 5 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
491 miles
Average per year
636 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 14,280 miles
  • 2025 – 13,789 miles
  • 2011 – 9,898 miles
  • 2010 – 6,312 miles
  • 2007 – 6,279 miles
  • 2006 – 3,563 miles
  • 2005 – 709 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass14,280 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.

  • Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2010

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2007–2010

  • Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2005–2006

  • Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2005–2006

Full MOT history

10 tests since 24 May 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass14,280 miles (+491)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    14,280 miles
    Test number
    482888023843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass13,789 miles (+3,891)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    13,789 miles
    Test number
    322337331535
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass9,898 miles1 advisory8 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    9,898 miles
    Test number
    498814411299
    • AdvisorySteering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteNo steering damper fitted (brackets present) fitted as standard ?
    • NoteEngine bay, door latch faulty
    • NoteFront floors, front seams detaching from frame head.
    • NoteFront lower suspension link pins have slight play.
    • NoteOffside front lower door hinge corroded
    • NoteOffside front shock absorber, nuts slightly loose ?
    • NoteVehicle underside corroded

  4. Fail9,898 miles (+3,586)7 repaired1 advisory8 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,898 miles
    Test number
    719724611284
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisorySteering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteNo steering damper fitted (brackets present) fitted as standard ?
    • NoteEngine bay, door latch faulty
    • NoteFront floors, front seams detaching from frame head.
    • NoteFront lower suspension link pins have slight play.
    • NoteOffside front lower door hinge corroded
    • NoteOffside front shock absorber, nuts slightly loose ?
    • NoteVehicle underside corroded

  5. Pass6,312 miles (+25)2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2011
    Odometer
    6,312 miles
    Test number
    930658040180
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisorySteering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteNearside front tyre / torsion bar clearence poor
    • NoteNo steering damper fitted??
    • NoteNo.plate lamp bright
    • NoteSteering track rod chaffering fuel hose

  6. Fail6,287 miles (+8)2 dangerous8 failures2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    6,287 miles
    Test number
    354887240100
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureDriver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisorySteering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteNearside front tyre / torsion bar clearence poor
    • NoteNo steering damper fitted??
    • NoteNo.plate lamp bright
    • NoteSteering track rod chaffering fuel hose

  7. Fail6,279 miles (+2,716)1 dangerous9 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    6,279 miles
    Test number
    101864117281
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureRear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteFront no.plate insucre

  8. Pass3,563 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    3,563 miles
    Test number
    880142216295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail3,553 miles (+2,844)17 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    3,553 miles
    Test number
    554440706287
    • FailureDriver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureFront passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

  10. Fail709 miles14 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    709 miles
    Test number
    724074645126
    • FailureFront Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureHorn control missing (1.6.1)
    • FailureIndicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureOffside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureSteering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Questions about VVS 718

What vehicle is registration VVS 718 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show VVS 718 on a green petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 24 Mar 1956. 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 VVS 718 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on VVS 718 is valid until 23 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on VVS 718?
The MOT on VVS 718 is valid until 23 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has VVS 718 done?
VVS 718 was recorded at 14,280 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2026, an average of 636 miles a year.
Has VVS 718 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. VVS 718 has failed 5 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Aug 2011.
Has the mileage on VVS 718 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 VVS 718 find?
VVS 718 passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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