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Volkswagen Beetle

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,984 cc

X231 PLDMOT history

X231 PLD is a silver petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 22 Jan 2001. Its MOT expired on 6 Jan 2024 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 113,470 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Dec 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Jan 2024
Mileage
113,470 mi
At MOT on 14 Dec 2023
MOT tests
19
17 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,276 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X231 PLD
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
22 Jan 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
14 Dec 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

X231 PLD was last recorded at 113,470 miles on 14 Dec 2023, 2,878 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,592 miles · 7 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
2,878 miles
Average per year
4,276 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 113,470 miles
  • 2022 – 110,592 miles
  • 2020 – 103,502 miles
  • 2019 – 98,966 miles
  • 2018 – 94,781 miles
  • 2017 – 89,889 miles
  • 2016 – 85,222 miles
  • 2015 – 82,946 miles
  • 2014 – 79,565 miles
  • 2013 – 73,294 miles
  • 2012 – 70,611 miles
  • 2011 – 65,848 miles
  • 2010 – 60,016 miles
  • 2009 – 54,725 miles
  • 2008 – 48,478 miles
  • 2006 – 41,795 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail113,470 miles
  • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 16 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail113,470 miles (+2,878)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,470 miles
    Test number
    951595509583
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass110,592 miles (+3,097)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    110,592 miles
    Test number
    951664447253
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Asymmetric tyre fitted inside to outer

  3. Pass107,495 miles (+3,993)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    107,495 miles
    Test number
    564902087308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass103,502 miles (+4,536)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    103,502 miles
    Test number
    182686418817

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass98,966 miles (+4,185)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    98,966 miles
    Test number
    613538770295
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass94,781 miles (+4,892)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    94,781 miles
    Test number
    371988081586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass89,889 miles (+4,667)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2018
    Odometer
    89,889 miles
    Test number
    375566175634
    • AdvisoryNearside Front steering rack boot badly twisted, repaired during inspection

  8. Pass85,222 miles (+2,276)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2017
    Odometer
    85,222 miles
    Test number
    931631940729

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass82,946 miles (+3,381)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2016
    Odometer
    82,946 miles
    Test number
    195031225143
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass79,565 miles (+6,271)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2015
    Odometer
    79,565 miles
    Test number
    837332844190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass73,294 miles (+2,683)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2014
    Odometer
    73,294 miles
    Test number
    487073543100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass70,611 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    70,611 miles
    Test number
    445180702230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail70,611 miles (+4,763)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,611 miles
    Test number
    757620102286
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

  14. Pass65,848 miles (+5,832)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    65,848 miles
    Test number
    147104461020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass60,016 miles (+5,291)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    60,016 miles
    Test number
    421399340005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass54,725 miles (+6,247)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    54,725 miles
    Test number
    104642769029
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass48,478 miles (+6,683)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    48,478 miles
    Test number
    313753468024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass41,795 miles (+4,904)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    41,795 miles
    Test number
    840186746345
    • NoteSlight movement in steering rack

  19. Pass36,891 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    36,891 miles
    Test number
    392466916075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X231 PLD

Does X231 PLD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X231 PLD expired on 6 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X231 PLD?
The MOT on X231 PLD expired on 6 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X231 PLD done?
X231 PLD was recorded at 113,470 miles at its MOT on 14 Dec 2023, an average of 4,276 miles a year.
Has X231 PLD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X231 PLD has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on X231 PLD 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 X231 PLD find?
X231 PLD failed its latest MOT on 14 Dec 2023 with 3 major defects: exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases; nearside suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill; offside suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill.

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