Volkswagen Beetle
Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,984 cc
X18 CEFMOT history
X18 CEF is a blue petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 1 May 2003. Its MOT is valid until 21 Oct 2027 and it has passed 22 of 28 MOT tests, with 62,856 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 62,856 mi
- At MOT on 22 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 22 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 2,448 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X18 CEF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Beetle
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,984 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 1 May 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
X18 CEF was last recorded at 62,856 miles on 22 Oct 2026, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 62,845 miles · 13 Oct 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 11 miles
- Average per year
- 2,448 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 62,856 miles
- 2025 – 60,989 miles
- 2024 – 57,969 miles
- 2023 – 56,552 miles
- 2022 – 54,631 miles
- 2021 – 53,481 miles
- 2020 – 51,981 miles
- 2019 – 49,165 miles
- 2018 – 47,038 miles
- 2017 – 45,047 miles
- 2016 – 43,224 miles
- 2015 – 41,991 miles
- 2014 – 39,333 miles
- 2013 – 37,176 miles
- 2012 – 34,695 miles
- 2011 – 32,053 miles
- 2010 – 28,940 miles
- 2009 – 24,426 miles
- 2008 – 20,786 miles
- 2007 – 16,704 miles
- 2006 – 12,580 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass62,856 miles
- AdvisoryBoth outer sills corroded and damagedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryEngine management light onRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear axle corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014
Full MOT history
28 tests since 10 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass62,856 miles (+11)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 62,856 miles
- Test number
- 946919287018
- AdvisoryBoth outer sills corroded and damaged
- AdvisoryEngine management light on
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear axle corroded
Fail62,845 miles (+1,856)1 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,845 miles
- Test number
- 495611982656
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBoth outer sills corroded and damaged
- AdvisoryEngine management light on
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear axle corroded
Pass60,989 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 60,989 miles
- Test number
- 413654111039
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisorySurface corrosion to inner sills and old weld repair
Fail60,987 miles (+3,018)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,987 miles
- Test number
- 263923095333
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisorySurface corrosion to inner sills and old weld repair
Pass57,969 miles (+1,417)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 57,969 miles
- Test number
- 680842862239
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass56,552 miles (+1,921)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 56,552 miles
- Test number
- 515831399204
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,631 miles (+1,150)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 54,631 miles
- Test number
- 310415686718
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,481 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 53,481 miles
- Test number
- 976198304438
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail53,480 miles (+1,499)5 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,480 miles
- Test number
- 371687395993
- MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Steering rack drum-stick end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner/Outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner/Outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Pass51,981 miles (+2,816)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 51,981 miles
- Test number
- 132201266461
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner/Outer sills showing corrosion (plastic trims fitted) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner/Outer sills showing corrosion (plastic trims fitted) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass49,165 miles (+2,127)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 49,165 miles
- Test number
- 835929699013
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,038 miles (+1,991)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 47,038 miles
- Test number
- 827426774269
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,047 miles (+9)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 45,047 miles
- Test number
- 851609073195
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail45,038 miles (+1,814)1 failure2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,038 miles
- Test number
- 137042839542
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass43,224 miles (+1,233)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 43,224 miles
- Test number
- 645064522943
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,991 miles (+719)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 41,991 miles
- Test number
- 185847605840
- AdvisoryFront brake discs worn
Pass41,272 miles (+1,939)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 41,272 miles
- Test number
- 205130795080
- NoteFront brake discs worn
Pass39,333 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 39,333 miles
- Test number
- 189040494438
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail39,330 miles (+2,154)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,330 miles
- Test number
- 605830294049
- FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass37,176 miles (+2,481)
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2014
- Odometer
- 37,176 miles
- Test number
- 837291603106
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,695 miles (+2,642)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2013
- Odometer
- 34,695 miles
- Test number
- 946337602167
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass32,053 miles (+3,113)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2012
- Odometer
- 32,053 miles
- Test number
- 427974891029
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass28,940 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2011
- Odometer
- 28,940 miles
- Test number
- 343568090088
- AdvisoryNearside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Fail28,940 miles (+4,514)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 28,940 miles
- Test number
- 193198990436
- FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Pass24,426 miles (+3,640)
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2010
- Odometer
- 24,426 miles
- Test number
- 122644009170
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,786 miles (+4,082)
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2009
- Odometer
- 20,786 miles
- Test number
- 514633398086
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,704 miles (+4,124)
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2008
- Odometer
- 16,704 miles
- Test number
- 482405897052
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass12,580 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2007
- Odometer
- 12,580 miles
- Test number
- 973930606188
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about X18 CEF
- Does X18 CEF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X18 CEF is valid until 21 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on X18 CEF?
- The MOT on X18 CEF is valid until 21 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has X18 CEF done?
- X18 CEF was recorded at 62,856 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2026, an average of 2,448 miles a year.
- Has X18 CEF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X18 CEF has failed 6 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2026.
- Has the mileage on X18 CEF 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 X18 CEF find?
- X18 CEF passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2026 with 8 advisories: both outer sills corroded and damaged; engine management light on; front coil spring corroded both, and 5 more.
Related registrations
- X18 CDPPeugeot Expert Prof Premium L1 B-HDI
- X18 CDRBMW Z4
- X18 CDSVolkswagen Golf
- X18 CEAHyundai I20
- X18 CEDFiat 500
- X18 CEEMercedes-Benz C
- X18 CEGLand Rover Range Rover Evoque R-DY SE D A
- X18 CEHVolkswagen UP GTI
- X18 CERAudi A1
- X18 CESMercedes-Benz A 250 AMG Line Edition E Auto
- X18 CEXAudi A1 S Line 25 Tfsi S-A
- X18 CFLVauxhall Astra
Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.