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Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,984 cc

X21 BMDMOT history

X21 BMD is a silver petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 8 Oct 2001. Its MOT is valid until 28 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 22 MOT tests, with 71,748 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Oct 2027
Mileage
71,748 mi
At MOT on 19 Oct 2026
MOT tests
22
21 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,277 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X21 BMD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
8 Oct 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X21 BMD was last recorded at 71,748 miles on 19 Oct 2026, 2,473 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
69,275 miles · 7 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2,473 miles
Average per year
3,277 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 71,748 miles
  • 2025 – 69,275 miles
  • 2024 – 67,164 miles
  • 2023 – 62,025 miles
  • 2022 – 56,723 miles
  • 2021 – 52,169 miles
  • 2020 – 50,113 miles
  • 2019 – 45,809 miles
  • 2018 – 39,792 miles
  • 2017 – 34,111 miles
  • 2016 – 27,300 miles
  • 2015 – 21,706 miles
  • 2014 – 17,386 miles
  • 2013 – 13,191 miles
  • 2012 – 11,540 miles
  • 2011 – 11,023 miles
  • 2010 – 9,580 miles
  • 2009 – 9,011 miles
  • 2008 – 8,482 miles
  • 2007 – 8,000 miles
  • 2006 – 6,081 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,748 miles
  • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective x2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryVehicle under carriage showing corrosion.

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 Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 4 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,748 miles (+2,473)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    71,748 miles
    Test number
    950346146543
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective x2 (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryVehicle under carriage showing corrosion.

  2. Pass69,275 miles (+2,111)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    69,275 miles
    Test number
    440134647555
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle under carriage showing surface rust to parts and chassis
    • AdvisoryBoth front head lamps slightly misted

  3. Pass67,164 miles (+5,139)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    67,164 miles
    Test number
    952465999868
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRusty exhaust

  4. Pass62,025 miles (+5,302)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    62,025 miles
    Test number
    866681264366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass56,723 miles (+4,554)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    56,723 miles
    Test number
    477301362825
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded

  6. Pass52,169 miles (+2,056)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    52,169 miles
    Test number
    113835910032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass50,113 miles (+4,304)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    50,113 miles
    Test number
    642903783963

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass45,809 miles (+6,017)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    45,809 miles
    Test number
    619462550420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass39,792 miles (+5,681)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    39,792 miles
    Test number
    750450783793

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass34,111 miles (+6,811)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    34,111 miles
    Test number
    553135793285
    • AdvisoryMil light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  11. Pass27,300 miles (+5,594)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    27,300 miles
    Test number
    487371430838

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass21,706 miles (+4,320)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    21,706 miles
    Test number
    211048042349
    • AdvisoryBrake peddle slightly spongey
    • AdvisoryItem removed from drivers view
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  13. Pass17,386 miles (+4,195)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    17,386 miles
    Test number
    605644814309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass13,191 miles (+1,651)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    13,191 miles
    Test number
    665890813398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass11,540 miles (+517)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    11,540 miles
    Test number
    345858312362
    • NoteBoth rear and nearside front tyres have slight cracking in the sidewalls

  16. Pass11,023 miles (+1,443)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    11,023 miles
    Test number
    769119761278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass9,580 miles (+569)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    9,580 miles
    Test number
    194585360218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass9,011 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    9,011 miles
    Test number
    474565979211
    • NoteFront number plate cracked

  19. Fail9,011 miles (+529)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,011 miles
    Test number
    470745879221
    • FailureRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked

  20. Pass8,482 miles (+482)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    8,482 miles
    Test number
    751904888204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass8,000 miles (+1,919)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    8,000 miles
    Test number
    484915877263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass6,081 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    6,081 miles
    Test number
    893237076278
    • NoteSlight Damage Front Number Plate

Questions about X21 BMD

Does X21 BMD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X21 BMD is valid until 28 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on X21 BMD?
The MOT on X21 BMD is valid until 28 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X21 BMD done?
X21 BMD was recorded at 71,748 miles at its MOT on 19 Oct 2026, an average of 3,277 miles a year.
Has X21 BMD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X21 BMD has failed 1 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2009.
Has the mileage on X21 BMD 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 X21 BMD find?
X21 BMD passed its latest MOT on 19 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: front headlamp lens slightly defective x2; brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear corroded; front brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 2 more.

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