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Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 1,984 cc

W651 XEXMOT history

W651 XEX is a blue petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 30 Jun 2000. Its MOT expired on 23 Jun 2024 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 115,288 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Jun 2024
Mileage
115,288 mi
At MOT on 6 Sept 2024
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,405 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W651 XEX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
30 Jun 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
6 Sept 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

W651 XEX was last recorded at 115,288 miles on 6 Sept 2024, 8,681 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,607 miles · 1 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
8,681 miles
Average per year
4,405 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 115,288 miles
  • 2023 – 106,607 miles
  • 2022 – 89,963 miles
  • 2021 – 86,686 miles
  • 2020 – 80,928 miles
  • 2019 – 77,178 miles
  • 2018 – 74,885 miles
  • 2017 – 72,980 miles
  • 2016 – 71,364 miles
  • 2015 – 69,157 miles
  • 2014 – 66,310 miles
  • 2013 – 66,043 miles
  • 2012 – 60,898 miles
  • 2011 – 55,103 miles
  • 2010 – 49,261 miles
  • 2009 – 45,240 miles
  • 2008 – 42,249 miles
  • 2007 – 39,551 miles
  • 2006 – 34,949 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail115,288 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
  • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

What MOT failures 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

29 tests since 12 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail115,288 miles (+8,681)2 dangerous8 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,288 miles
    Test number
    415026483832
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass106,607 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    106,607 miles
    Test number
    941491933360
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail106,606 miles (+16,643)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,606 miles
    Test number
    758910524625
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass89,963 miles (+34)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    89,963 miles
    Test number
    350004074847
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Fail89,929 miles (+3,243)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,929 miles
    Test number
    521602321493
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill rust hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill rust hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rust hole in floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  6. Pass86,686 miles (+213)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    86,686 miles
    Test number
    575018748063
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail86,473 miles (+5,545)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,473 miles
    Test number
    984737649184
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe/ hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass80,928 miles (+36)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    80,928 miles
    Test number
    928625728159
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  9. Fail80,892 miles (+3,714)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,892 miles
    Test number
    991382940845
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (Rear bush) marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  10. Pass77,178 miles (+2,293)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    77,178 miles
    Test number
    978211441063
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass74,885 miles (+1,905)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    74,885 miles
    Test number
    191038407373
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass72,980 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    72,980 miles
    Test number
    625196090266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail72,944 miles (+1,580)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,944 miles
    Test number
    648693110817
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  14. Pass71,364 miles (+2,207)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    71,364 miles
    Test number
    140726283157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass69,157 miles (+2,847)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    69,157 miles
    Test number
    308256155153
    • NoteAdvise near side front rack end has play
    • NoteAdvise off side front tyre perished badly

  16. Pass66,310 miles (+267)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    66,310 miles
    Test number
    966304664145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass66,043 miles (+5,145)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    66,043 miles
    Test number
    165914963172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass60,898 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2013
    Odometer
    60,898 miles
    Test number
    188372152104
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail60,897 miles (+5,794)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,897 miles
    Test number
    455001052145
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass55,103 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2012
    Odometer
    55,103 miles
    Test number
    317477231182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail55,103 miles (+5,842)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,103 miles
    Test number
    686886531139
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  22. Pass49,261 miles (+4,021)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2011
    Odometer
    49,261 miles
    Test number
    410597130158
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  23. Pass45,240 miles (+2)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2010
    Odometer
    45,240 miles
    Test number
    502052139151
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  24. Fail45,238 miles (+2,989)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,238 miles
    Test number
    390591639140
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  25. Pass42,249 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2009
    Odometer
    42,249 miles
    Test number
    330841558104
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteFront numberplate de-laminating

  26. Fail42,249 miles (+2,698)2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,249 miles
    Test number
    642951558113
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteFront numberplate de-laminating

  27. Pass39,551 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2008
    Odometer
    39,551 miles
    Test number
    201221657165
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  28. Fail39,551 miles (+4,602)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,551 miles
    Test number
    542130057175
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  29. Pass34,949 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    34,949 miles
    Test number
    880953566178
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about W651 XEX

Does W651 XEX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on W651 XEX expired on 23 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on W651 XEX?
The MOT on W651 XEX expired on 23 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has W651 XEX done?
W651 XEX was recorded at 115,288 miles at its MOT on 6 Sept 2024, an average of 4,405 miles a year.
Has W651 XEX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W651 XEX has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on W651 XEX 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 W651 XEX find?
W651 XEX failed its latest MOT on 6 Sept 2024 with 2 dangerous defects, 8 major defects, 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front tyre has ply or cords exposed; offside front tyre has ply or cords exposed; front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle, and 9 more.

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