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Volkswagen Beetle

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,390 cc

X26 MADMOT history

X26 MAD is a silver petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 11 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 16 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 49,271 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Mar 2027
Mileage
49,271 mi
At MOT on 16 Mar 2026
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,262 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X26 MAD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
11 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X26 MAD was last recorded at 49,271 miles on 16 Mar 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
49,270 miles · 12 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
2,262 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 49,271 miles
  • 2025 – 47,709 miles
  • 2024 – 45,780 miles
  • 2023 – 42,921 miles
  • 2022 – 40,611 miles
  • 2020 – 38,349 miles
  • 2019 – 37,374 miles
  • 2018 – 35,000 miles
  • 2017 – 32,760 miles
  • 2016 – 30,975 miles
  • 2015 – 29,127 miles
  • 2014 – 27,276 miles
  • 2013 – 20,485 miles
  • 2012 – 18,164 miles
  • 2011 – 15,763 miles
  • 2010 – 13,517 miles
  • 2009 – 11,151 miles
  • 2008 – 8,721 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass49,271 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre over 10 years oldRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major4 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Engine management light illuminated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

29 tests since 10 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass49,271 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    49,271 miles
    Test number
    686061787759
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre over 10 years old

  2. Fail49,270 miles (+1,561)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,270 miles
    Test number
    674474744151
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre over 10 years old

  3. Pass47,709 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    47,709 miles
    Test number
    559936498884

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail47,708 miles (+1,928)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,708 miles
    Test number
    438877803594
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Pass45,780 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    45,780 miles
    Test number
    929324576186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail45,780 miles (+2,859)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,780 miles
    Test number
    495410881938
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  7. Pass42,921 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    42,921 miles
    Test number
    517131444505

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail42,912 miles (+2,301)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,912 miles
    Test number
    313688854026
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  9. Pass40,611 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    40,611 miles
    Test number
    112131372858

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail40,610 miles (+2,261)7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,610 miles
    Test number
    542529794676
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (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))

  11. Pass38,349 miles (+975)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    38,349 miles
    Test number
    798931122857
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer cv gaiter slight deterioration
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight wear wiper arm

  12. Pass37,374 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    37,374 miles
    Test number
    976498463941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail37,372 miles (+2,372)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,372 miles
    Test number
    397179503208
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass35,000 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    35,000 miles
    Test number
    400046754574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail35,000 miles (+2,240)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,000 miles
    Test number
    827609918422
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  16. Pass32,760 miles (+1,785)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    32,760 miles
    Test number
    830907954917
    • AdvisoryEngine management light illuminated

  17. Pass30,975 miles (+1,848)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    30,975 miles
    Test number
    634982624660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass29,127 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    29,127 miles
    Test number
    180451022285
    • AdvisoryEngine management light illuminated

  19. Fail29,126 miles (+1,850)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,126 miles
    Test number
    294411893382
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light illuminated

  20. Pass27,276 miles (+31)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    27,276 miles
    Test number
    658673034224
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteEML warning light is on dash.

  21. Fail27,245 miles (+6,760)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,245 miles
    Test number
    349247924477
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteEML warning light is on dash.

  22. Pass20,485 miles (+2,321)5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    20,485 miles
    Test number
    747808423274
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEML staying on.
    • NoteExhaust centre section bracket broken.
    • NoteFront wiper blades starting to smear.
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  23. Pass18,164 miles (+2,401)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    18,164 miles
    Test number
    546760732288
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine managment light staying on.
    • NoteExhaust centre section bracket broken.
    • NoteFront wiper blades starting to smear.

  24. Pass15,763 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    15,763 miles
    Test number
    705930831277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail15,763 miles (+2,246)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,763 miles
    Test number
    967400731254
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteE.m.l.on

  26. Pass13,517 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    13,517 miles
    Test number
    321598750235
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs pitted slightly
    • NoteNearside rear brake binding slightly

  27. Fail13,517 miles (+2,366)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,517 miles
    Test number
    492258150255
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs pitted slightly
    • NoteNearside rear brake binding slightly

  28. Pass11,151 miles (+2,430)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    11,151 miles
    Test number
    844110429115
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has a cut on the sidewall not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

  29. Pass8,721 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    8,721 miles
    Test number
    361441008193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X26 MAD

Does X26 MAD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X26 MAD is valid until 16 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on X26 MAD?
The MOT on X26 MAD is valid until 16 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X26 MAD done?
X26 MAD was recorded at 49,271 miles at its MOT on 16 Mar 2026, an average of 2,262 miles a year.
Has X26 MAD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X26 MAD has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on X26 MAD 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 MAD find?
X26 MAD passed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: offside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside rear tyre over 10 years old.

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