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Volkswagen Beetle

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 1,984 cc

X17 BUGMOT history

X17 BUG is a silver petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 4 Oct 2000. Its MOT is valid until 27 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 84,834 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Nov 2026
Mileage
84,834 mi
At MOT on 5 Nov 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,864 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X17 BUG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
4 Oct 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X17 BUG was last recorded at 84,834 miles on 5 Nov 2025, 7,358 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,476 miles · 28 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
7,358 miles
Average per year
2,864 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 84,834 miles
  • 2024 – 77,476 miles
  • 2023 – 74,044 miles
  • 2022 – 71,713 miles
  • 2021 – 67,586 miles
  • 2020 – 64,227 miles
  • 2018 – 64,205 miles
  • 2017 – 61,512 miles
  • 2016 – 60,774 miles
  • 2015 – 59,350 miles
  • 2014 – 56,961 miles
  • 2013 – 56,149 miles
  • 2012 – 54,031 miles
  • 2011 – 51,429 miles
  • 2010 – 46,709 miles
  • 2008 – 39,819 miles
  • 2007 – 35,252 miles
  • 2006 – 30,156 miles
  • 2005 – 27,252 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,834 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Mil light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front inner 'D' bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

26 tests since 28 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,834 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    84,834 miles
    Test number
    845351601418
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  2. Fail84,834 miles (+7,358)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,834 miles
    Test number
    792585740667
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass77,476 miles (+3,432)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    77,476 miles
    Test number
    144899808359
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass74,044 miles (+2,331)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    74,044 miles
    Test number
    377276199382
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass71,713 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    71,713 miles
    Test number
    387258265110
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Fail71,713 miles (+4,127)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,713 miles
    Test number
    652676324498
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass67,586 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    67,586 miles
    Test number
    768209671763
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryMil light on

  8. Fail67,586 miles (+3,359)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,586 miles
    Test number
    470391407793
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryMil light on

  9. Pass64,227 miles (+22)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    64,227 miles
    Test number
    420601940527
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement beam bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement beam bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryMil light on

  10. Pass64,205 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    64,205 miles
    Test number
    447589658499
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front inner 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on inner edge

  11. Fail64,199 miles (+2,687)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,199 miles
    Test number
    146658727941
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front inner 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on inner edge

  12. Pass61,512 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    61,512 miles
    Test number
    524294552433
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Fail61,512 miles (+738)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,512 miles
    Test number
    245784143583
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass60,774 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    60,774 miles
    Test number
    150526487471
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Fail60,774 miles (+1,424)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,774 miles
    Test number
    104182039792
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass59,350 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    59,350 miles
    Test number
    888684196484
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Fail59,350 miles (+2,389)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,350 miles
    Test number
    735930791307
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit under 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth side front tyres wearing on inside edge

  18. Pass56,961 miles (+812)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    56,961 miles
    Test number
    747289024322
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass56,149 miles (+2,118)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    56,149 miles
    Test number
    379816623382
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteExhaust system centre mount welds broken

  20. Pass54,031 miles (+2,602)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    54,031 miles
    Test number
    798360022373
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass51,429 miles (+4,720)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    51,429 miles
    Test number
    647216821324
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked

  22. Pass46,709 miles (+6,890)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    46,709 miles
    Test number
    463603890285
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Pass39,819 miles (+4,567)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    39,819 miles
    Test number
    391614508373
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  24. Pass35,252 miles (+5,096)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    35,252 miles
    Test number
    493777497269
    • NoteSome damage to near side outer sill panel

  25. Pass30,156 miles (+2,904)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    30,156 miles
    Test number
    464986506457
    • NoteSome damage to near side outer sill panel
    • NoteSome damage to remainder of swept area not bigger than 40mm
    • NoteSome deteriation in both side rear brake discs
    • NoteSome deteriatoin in both front and rear number plates

  26. Pass27,252 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    27,252 miles
    Test number
    590891975212
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteSome damage to front number plate
    • NoteSome deteriation in rear number plate

Questions about X17 BUG

Does X17 BUG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X17 BUG is valid until 27 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on X17 BUG?
The MOT on X17 BUG is valid until 27 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X17 BUG done?
X17 BUG was recorded at 84,834 miles at its MOT on 5 Nov 2025, an average of 2,864 miles a year.
Has X17 BUG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X17 BUG has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on X17 BUG 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 X17 BUG find?
X17 BUG passed its latest MOT on 5 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.

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