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Volkswagen Beetle

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,984 cc

X18 PERMOT history

X18 PER is a blue petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 1 Oct 2014. Its MOT expired on 5 Nov 2025 and it has passed 11 of 16 MOT tests, with 53,489 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Nov 2025
Mileage
53,489 mi
At MOT on 6 Nov 2024
MOT tests
16
11 passed · 5 failed
Per year
948 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X18 PER
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
1 Oct 2014
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
6 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

X18 PER was last recorded at 53,489 miles on 6 Nov 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
53,489 miles · 29 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
948 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 53,489 miles
  • 2023 – 52,798 miles
  • 2022 – 49,966 miles
  • 2021 – 48,216 miles
  • 2020 – 47,781 miles
  • 2019 – 47,432 miles
  • 2018 – 46,217 miles
  • 2017 – 45,636 miles
  • 2016 – 44,823 miles
  • 2015 – 43,951 miles
  • 2014 – 43,875 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass53,489 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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

Full MOT history

16 tests since 17 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass53,489 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    53,489 miles
    Test number
    457816054613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail53,489 miles (+691)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,489 miles
    Test number
    808368821862
    • DangerousNearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass52,798 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    52,798 miles
    Test number
    665811054888
    • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light slightly damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail52,798 miles (+2,832)4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,798 miles
    Test number
    715243691039
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MajorCentral Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both side (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light slightly damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass49,966 miles (+1,750)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    49,966 miles
    Test number
    857104756142
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  6. Pass48,216 miles (+435)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    48,216 miles
    Test number
    554416570085
    • 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))

  7. Pass47,781 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    47,781 miles
    Test number
    977587562239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail47,745 miles (+313)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,745 miles
    Test number
    820714367642
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryInterior mirror glass deteriorated

  9. Pass47,432 miles (+1,215)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    47,432 miles
    Test number
    577024681224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass46,217 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    46,217 miles
    Test number
    712232856990
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail46,217 miles (+581)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,217 miles
    Test number
    155196615399
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass45,636 miles (+813)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    45,636 miles
    Test number
    121585010128
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass44,823 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    44,823 miles
    Test number
    393792243358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail44,821 miles (+870)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,821 miles
    Test number
    804579702518
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

  15. Pass43,951 miles (+76)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    43,951 miles
    Test number
    627919715010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass43,875 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    43,875 miles
    Test number
    307550364218
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perished

Questions about X18 PER

Does X18 PER currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X18 PER expired on 5 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X18 PER?
The MOT on X18 PER expired on 5 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X18 PER done?
X18 PER was recorded at 53,489 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2024, an average of 948 miles a year.
Has X18 PER ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X18 PER has failed 5 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on X18 PER 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 PER find?
X18 PER passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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