Volkswagen Beetle
Yellow · Petrol · 2005 · 1,781 cc
X18 GMBMOT history
X18 GMB is a yellow petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 28 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 7 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 96,616 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 May 2027
- Mileage
- 96,616 mi
- At MOT on 15 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 20 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 4,139 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X18 GMB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Beetle
- Colour
- Yellow
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,781 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 28 Jan 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
X18 GMB was last recorded at 96,616 miles on 15 Apr 2026, 2,460 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 94,156 miles · 8 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,460 miles
- Average per year
- 4,139 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 96,616 miles
- 2025 – 94,156 miles
- 2024 – 88,203 miles
- 2023 – 84,349 miles
- 2022 – 82,468 miles
- 2021 – 80,700 miles
- 2020 – 75,361 miles
- 2019 – 72,409 miles
- 2018 – 71,585 miles
- 2017 – 70,320 miles
- 2016 – 67,957 miles
- 2015 – 65,337 miles
- 2014 – 63,132 miles
- 2013 – 59,031 miles
- 2012 – 54,061 miles
- 2011 – 47,820 miles
- 2010 – 39,315 miles
- 2009 – 36,503 miles
- 2008 – 27,349 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass96,616 miles
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
Full MOT history
28 tests since 16 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass96,616 miles (+2,460)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2027
- Odometer
- 96,616 miles
- Test number
- 538530937009
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
Pass94,156 miles (+17)
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2026
- Odometer
- 94,156 miles
- Test number
- 838526918024
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail94,139 miles (+5,936)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,139 miles
- Test number
- 913242888009
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass88,203 miles (+3,854)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 88,203 miles
- Test number
- 340112897559
- 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))
Pass84,349 miles (+8)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 84,349 miles
- Test number
- 191872448271
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail84,341 miles (+1,873)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,341 miles
- Test number
- 716509788557
- MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Pass82,468 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 82,468 miles
- Test number
- 879545458524
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail82,468 miles (+1,768)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,468 miles
- Test number
- 240263793156
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
Pass80,700 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 80,700 miles
- Test number
- 393344485410
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail80,700 miles (+5,339)2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,700 miles
- Test number
- 328626790452
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass75,361 miles (+2,952)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 75,361 miles
- Test number
- 143936857002
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,409 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 72,409 miles
- Test number
- 752114582128
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail72,409 miles (+824)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,409 miles
- Test number
- 906226384558
- Repaired at testWindscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass71,585 miles (+1,265)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 71,585 miles
- Test number
- 397762594936
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass70,320 miles (+2,363)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 70,320 miles
- Test number
- 847143692235
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,957 miles (+2,620)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 67,957 miles
- Test number
- 307145827283
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,337 miles (+2,205)2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 65,337 miles
- Test number
- 228921685423
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteNsr tyre slight cracking outer walls 225/45/17w
- NoteOsr tyre slight cracking outer walls 225/45/17w
Fail63,132 miles1 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,132 miles
- Test number
- 106155384119
- Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- NoteBoth rear tyres starting to crack
Pass63,132 miles (+4,101)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 63,132 miles
- Test number
- 808005284140
- NoteBoth rear tyres starting to crack
Pass59,031 miles (+4,970)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 59,031 miles
- Test number
- 199205163123
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,061 miles (+6,241)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 54,061 miles
- Test number
- 746378462160
- NoteSlight play o/s/f inner rack end
Pass47,820 miles (+8,505)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 47,820 miles
- Test number
- 447069261146
- 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)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
Pass39,315 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2011
- Odometer
- 39,315 miles
- Test number
- 411412940152
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail39,315 miles (+2,812)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 39,315 miles
- Test number
- 953619030185
- FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass36,503 miles (+9,154)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 36,503 miles
- Test number
- 462923289230
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,349 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 27,349 miles
- Test number
- 141312488268
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail27,349 miles (+6,258)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 27,349 miles
- Test number
- 391272588401
- Repaired at testFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass21,091 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 21,091 miles
- Test number
- 470616518035
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about X18 GMB
- Does X18 GMB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X18 GMB is valid until 7 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on X18 GMB?
- The MOT on X18 GMB is valid until 7 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has X18 GMB done?
- X18 GMB was recorded at 96,616 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2026, an average of 4,139 miles a year.
- Has X18 GMB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X18 GMB has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Apr 2025.
- Has the mileage on X18 GMB 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 GMB find?
- X18 GMB passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.
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