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Volkswagen Beetle

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,596 cc

X1 VCWMOT history

X1 VCW is a blue petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 13 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 98,404 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jan 2027
Mileage
98,404 mi
At MOT on 12 Jan 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,823 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X1 VCW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
13 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X1 VCW was last recorded at 98,404 miles on 12 Jan 2026, 942 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,462 miles · 13 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
942 miles
Average per year
4,823 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,404 miles
  • 2025 – 97,462 miles
  • 2023 – 93,818 miles
  • 2022 – 87,833 miles
  • 2021 – 74,500 miles
  • 2020 – 69,260 miles
  • 2019 – 62,432 miles
  • 2018 – 56,890 miles
  • 2017 – 51,341 miles
  • 2016 – 50,402 miles
  • 2015 – 45,375 miles
  • 2014 – 40,115 miles
  • 2013 – 36,066 miles
  • 2012 – 27,058 miles
  • 2010 – 21,688 miles
  • 2009 – 21,239 miles
  • 2008 – 14,992 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,404 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.

  • Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 26 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,404 miles (+942)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    98,404 miles
    Test number
    768283049425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass97,462 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    97,462 miles
    Test number
    725116229740

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail97,461 miles (+3,643)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,461 miles
    Test number
    779195770963
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass93,818 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    93,818 miles
    Test number
    414070622026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail93,818 miles (+5,985)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,818 miles
    Test number
    149031447821
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass87,833 miles (+13,333)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    87,833 miles
    Test number
    260217988445
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass74,500 miles (+5,240)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    74,500 miles
    Test number
    651504817706
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  8. Pass69,260 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    69,260 miles
    Test number
    228814194948
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail69,260 miles (+409)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,260 miles
    Test number
    275366622423
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass68,851 miles (+6,419)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    68,851 miles
    Test number
    852795018740
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective + centre exhaust clamp fractured (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryDampness around fuel filter
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear axle pin/bush badly worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear axle pin/bush badly worn
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass62,432 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    62,432 miles
    Test number
    204366872365
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust clamp corroded and loose
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Fail62,432 miles (+5,542)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,432 miles
    Test number
    598217297226
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust clamp corroded and loose
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  13. Pass56,890 miles (+5,549)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    56,890 miles
    Test number
    775137552745
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust bracket loose
    • 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 Rear Nail in tyre

  14. Pass51,341 miles (+939)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    51,341 miles
    Test number
    277267133729

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass50,402 miles (+5,027)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    50,402 miles
    Test number
    774732096399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass45,375 miles (+5,260)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    45,375 miles
    Test number
    528800855069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass40,115 miles (+4,049)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    40,115 miles
    Test number
    358473154086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass36,066 miles (+9,008)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    36,066 miles
    Test number
    779824053058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass27,058 miles (+5,370)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    27,058 miles
    Test number
    145524252068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass21,688 miles (+449)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    21,688 miles
    Test number
    643007750244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass21,239 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    21,239 miles
    Test number
    140310359260
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  22. Fail21,239 miles (+6,247)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,239 miles
    Test number
    550370259233
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  23. Pass14,992 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    14,992 miles
    Test number
    312740978423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X1 VCW

Does X1 VCW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X1 VCW is valid until 12 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on X1 VCW?
The MOT on X1 VCW is valid until 12 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X1 VCW done?
X1 VCW was recorded at 98,404 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2026, an average of 4,823 miles a year.
Has X1 VCW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X1 VCW has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on X1 VCW 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 X1 VCW find?
X1 VCW passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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