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Volkswagen Beetle

Brown · Diesel · 2015 · 1,968 cc

X25 BUGMOT history

X25 BUG is a brown diesel Volkswagen Beetle first used on 30 Oct 2015. Its MOT is valid until 31 Oct 2027 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 51,432 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2026.

X25 BUG brown Volkswagen Beetle – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 Oct 2027
Mileage
51,432 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2026
MOT tests
13
9 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,275 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X25 BUG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Brown
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
30 Oct 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X25 BUG was last recorded at 51,432 miles on 16 Oct 2026, 2,551 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
48,881 miles · 30 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2,551 miles
Average per year
4,275 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 51,432 miles
  • 2025 – 48,881 miles
  • 2024 – 45,002 miles
  • 2023 – 40,796 miles
  • 2022 – 35,376 miles
  • 2021 – 29,536 miles
  • 2020 – 26,299 miles
  • 2019 – 23,230 miles
  • 2018 – 17,340 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass51,432 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front and Both rear wearing on inner edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

13 tests since 25 Oct 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass51,432 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    51,432 miles
    Test number
    488030850567

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail51,429 miles (+2,548)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,429 miles
    Test number
    394626887159
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
  3. Pass48,881 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    48,881 miles
    Test number
    802594340506
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front and Both rear wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail48,881 miles (+3,879)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,881 miles
    Test number
    976134557289
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front and Both rear wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass45,002 miles (+4,206)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    45,002 miles
    Test number
    824426921990

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass40,796 miles (+5,420)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    40,796 miles
    Test number
    153428606986

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass35,376 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    35,376 miles
    Test number
    834315870601

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail35,369 miles (+5,833)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,369 miles
    Test number
    970595354458
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass29,536 miles (+3,237)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    29,536 miles
    Test number
    976978717513
    • 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))
  10. Pass26,299 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    26,299 miles
    Test number
    316251030427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail26,299 miles (+3,069)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,299 miles
    Test number
    600220521260
    • Repaired at testDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass23,230 miles (+5,890)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    23,230 miles
    Test number
    598100540901
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
  13. Pass17,340 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    17,340 miles
    Test number
    210569876006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X25 BUG

Does X25 BUG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X25 BUG is valid until 31 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on X25 BUG?
The MOT on X25 BUG is valid until 31 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X25 BUG done?
X25 BUG was recorded at 51,432 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2026, an average of 4,275 miles a year.
Has X25 BUG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X25 BUG has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on X25 BUG 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 X25 BUG find?
X25 BUG passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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