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Volkswagen Beetle

White · Diesel · 2015 · 1,968 cc

X26 ESBMOT history

X26 ESB is a white diesel Volkswagen Beetle first used on 9 Jul 2015. Its MOT is valid until 15 Sept 2027 and it has passed 9 of 10 MOT tests, with 50,323 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2026.

X26 ESB white Volkswagen Beetle – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Sept 2027
Mileage
50,323 mi
At MOT on 1 Sept 2026
MOT tests
10
9 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,021 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X26 ESB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
9 Jul 2015
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X26 ESB was last recorded at 50,323 miles on 1 Sept 2026, 4,271 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
46,052 miles · 2 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
4,271 miles
Average per year
4,021 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 50,323 miles
  • 2025 – 46,052 miles
  • 2024 – 42,341 miles
  • 2023 – 37,804 miles
  • 2022 – 34,654 miles
  • 2021 – 31,223 miles
  • 2020 – 28,220 miles
  • 2019 – 24,169 miles
  • 2018 – 17,441 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass50,323 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

10 tests since 28 Jun 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass50,323 miles (+4,271)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    50,323 miles
    Test number
    604707019082
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass46,052 miles (+3,711)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    46,052 miles
    Test number
    188004702260
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass42,341 miles (+4,537)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    42,341 miles
    Test number
    228755441248
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also Cracked (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass37,804 miles (+3,150)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    37,804 miles
    Test number
    844197375169
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass34,654 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    34,654 miles
    Test number
    241659190263
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Fail34,644 miles (+3,421)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,644 miles
    Test number
    299274084852
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass31,223 miles (+3,003)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    31,223 miles
    Test number
    832939833385
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  8. Pass28,220 miles (+4,051)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    28,220 miles
    Test number
    108844289626

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass24,169 miles (+6,728)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    24,169 miles
    Test number
    644399006005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass17,441 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    17,441 miles
    Test number
    408539643880

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X26 ESB

Does X26 ESB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X26 ESB is valid until 15 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on X26 ESB?
The MOT on X26 ESB is valid until 15 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X26 ESB done?
X26 ESB was recorded at 50,323 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2026, an average of 4,021 miles a year.
Has X26 ESB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X26 ESB has failed 1 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on X26 ESB 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 X26 ESB find?
X26 ESB passed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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