Volkswagen Beetle
Beige · Petrol · 2006 · 1,596 cc
X1 FBXMOT history
X1 FBX is a beige petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 31 Jul 2006. Its MOT is valid until 18 Oct 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 73,299 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 18 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 73,299 mi
- At MOT on 19 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 18 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 3,452 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X1 FBX
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Beetle
- Colour
- Beige
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,596 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 31 Jul 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 18 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
X1 FBX was last recorded at 73,299 miles on 19 Oct 2026, 334 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Sept 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 20 Aug 2015: 3,843 miles, lower than 28,794 miles on 16 Jul 2014.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 72,965 miles · 29 Sept 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 334 miles
- Average per year
- 3,452 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 73,299 miles
- 2025 – 62,877 miles
- 2024 – 54,086 miles
- 2023 – 51,887 miles
- 2022 – 49,789 miles
- 2021 – 47,287 miles
- 2020 – 45,285 miles
- 2019 – 42,603 miles
- 2018 – 39,209 miles
- 2017 – 36,084 miles
- 2016 – 32,849 miles
- 2015 – 3,843 miles
- 2014 – 28,794 miles
- 2013 – 25,986 miles
- 2012 – 23,136 miles
- 2011 – 20,361 miles
- 2010 – 16,818 miles
- 2009 – 13,790 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass73,299 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front wiper arm wornRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
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.
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective
Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2026
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026
Emissions unable to be completed
Major2 MOTs, 2025
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration
Major2 MOTs, 2025
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
27 tests since 24 Jul 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass73,299 miles (+334)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 73,299 miles
- Test number
- 189414027565
- AdvisoryNearside Front wiper arm worn
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Fail72,965 miles (+10,088)3 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,965 miles
- Test number
- 171545909191
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front wiper arm worn
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7 mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer touches rear axle beam
Pass62,877 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 62,877 miles
- Test number
- 337952103551
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail62,877 miles (+3)3 major3 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,877 miles
- Test number
- 276202945742
- MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail62,874 miles (+37)2 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,874 miles
- Test number
- 710075907235
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Wiper arm (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded .Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail62,837 miles (+8,751)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,837 miles
- Test number
- 598403605785
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- MajorRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass54,086 miles (+21)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 54,086 miles
- Test number
- 582824570861
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail54,065 miles (+2,178)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,065 miles
- Test number
- 668652409697
- MajorDriver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass51,887 miles2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 51,887 miles
- Test number
- 596768775992
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail51,880 miles (+2,091)1 major2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,880 miles
- Test number
- 420160609253
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed exhaust emissions excessively high and emitting large amounts of smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass49,789 miles (+2,502)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 49,789 miles
- Test number
- 205826263941
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,287 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 47,287 miles
- Test number
- 777436960704
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail47,287 miles (+2,002)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,287 miles
- Test number
- 108772900994
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Pass45,285 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 45,285 miles
- Test number
- 859177756135
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail45,285 miles (+2,682)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,285 miles
- Test number
- 283506844147
- Repaired at testElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Pass42,603 miles (+3,394)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 42,603 miles
- Test number
- 774556791205
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,209 miles (+3,125)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 39,209 miles
- Test number
- 815351613511
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,084 miles (+3,235)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 36,084 miles
- Test number
- 522118581827
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,849 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 32,849 miles
- Test number
- 429065369545
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail32,849 miles (+29,006)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,849 miles
- Test number
- 460010736997
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Pass3,843 miles (-24,951)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 3,843 miles
- Test number
- 988614234937
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass28,794 miles (+2,808)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 28,794 miles
- Test number
- 836287594138
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,986 miles (+2,850)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 25,986 miles
- Test number
- 279341393481
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,136 miles (+2,775)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 23,136 miles
- Test number
- 817709492124
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,361 miles (+3,543)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 20,361 miles
- Test number
- 229974691191
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,818 miles (+3,028)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 16,818 miles
- Test number
- 581050600272
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,790 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 13,790 miles
- Test number
- 814335609216
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about X1 FBX
- Does X1 FBX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X1 FBX is valid until 18 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on X1 FBX?
- The MOT on X1 FBX is valid until 18 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has X1 FBX done?
- X1 FBX was recorded at 73,299 miles at its MOT on 19 Oct 2026, an average of 3,452 miles a year.
- Has X1 FBX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X1 FBX has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on X1 FBX ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Aug 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on X1 FBX find?
- X1 FBX passed its latest MOT on 19 Oct 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front wiper arm worn; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively, and 2 more.
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