Volkswagen Beetle
Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc
X26 NLBMOT history
X26 NLB is a blue diesel Volkswagen Beetle first used on 21 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 29 Oct 2026 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 86,788 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 86,788 mi
- At MOT on 30 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 22
- 17 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 3,725 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X26 NLB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Beetle
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 21 Oct 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 29 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
X26 NLB was last recorded at 86,788 miles on 30 Oct 2025, 2,678 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 84,110 miles · 14 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 2,678 miles
- Average per year
- 3,725 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 86,788 miles
- 2024 – 84,110 miles
- 2023 – 80,346 miles
- 2022 – 76,368 miles
- 2021 – 76,150 miles
- 2020 – 73,694 miles
- 2019 – 71,067 miles
- 2017 – 69,607 miles
- 2016 – 68,785 miles
- 2015 – 62,603 miles
- 2014 – 54,160 miles
- 2013 – 45,614 miles
- 2012 – 37,308 miles
- 2011 – 33,239 miles
- 2010 – 29,779 miles
- 2009 – 27,749 miles
- 2008 – 23,240 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass86,788 miles
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
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.
Rear exhaust box corroded
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021
Slight oil leak from engine
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside and nearside rear inner sill panels corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016
Engine oil leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016
Full MOT history
22 tests since 8 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass86,788 miles (+2,678)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 86,788 miles
- Test number
- 239323932217
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass84,110 miles (+3,764)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 84,110 miles
- Test number
- 219080548180
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass80,346 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 80,346 miles
- Test number
- 655601469745
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail80,346 miles (+3,978)1 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,346 miles
- Test number
- 977720005306
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass76,368 miles (+218)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 76,368 miles
- Test number
- 609263865151
- AdvisoryExhaust rear box corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass76,150 miles (+3)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 76,150 miles
- Test number
- 477150334967
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
- AdvisorySlight oil leak from engine
Fail76,147 miles (+2,453)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,147 miles
- Test number
- 699770335861
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
- AdvisorySlight oil leak from engine
Pass73,694 miles (+2,627)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 73,694 miles
- Test number
- 584728835754
- AdvisoryOffside and nearside rear inner sill panels corroded
- AdvisoryOffside wing mirror indicator cover missing
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
- AdvisorySlight oil leak from engine
Pass71,067 miles (+1,460)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 71,067 miles
- Test number
- 348983480900
- AdvisoryOffside and nearside rear inner sill panels corroded
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
- AdvisorySlight oil leak from engine
Pass69,607 miles (+822)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 69,607 miles
- Test number
- 790251845980
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake pad on low side
- AdvisoryEngine oil leaks
- AdvisoryRear silenser deteriated
Pass68,785 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 68,785 miles
- Test number
- 589942112797
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryEngine oil leak
- AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded and worn
Fail68,785 miles (+6,182)2 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,785 miles
- Test number
- 803488280823
- FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryEngine oil leak
- AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded and worn
- AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded and worn
Pass62,603 miles (+8,443)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 62,603 miles
- Test number
- 479052822317
- 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)
- AdvisoryEngine oil leak
Pass54,160 miles (+8,546)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 54,160 miles
- Test number
- 719245194288
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass45,614 miles (+8,306)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 45,614 miles
- Test number
- 216814693228
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,308 miles (+4,069)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 37,308 miles
- Test number
- 759956662245
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,239 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 33,239 miles
- Test number
- 166341091249
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail33,237 miles (+3,458)1 failure1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,237 miles
- Test number
- 285500791238
- FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- NoteO/s/r inner brake disc pitted
Pass29,779 miles (+2,030)5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 29,779 miles
- Test number
- 340593290232
- NoteFront brake disc surfaces are poor
- NoteSlight rust on rear exhaust silencer
- NoteVarious cuts in tread of near side rear tyre
- NoteVarious cuts in tread of off side rear tyre
- NoteCouple of small chips in windscreen
Pass27,749 miles1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 27,749 miles
- Test number
- 211754879264
- AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- NoteSmall cuts in both rear tyre treads
- NoteSmall cuts in o/s/f tyre tread
- NoteVarious minor chips on front windscreen
Fail27,749 miles (+4,509)1 failure1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 27,749 miles
- Test number
- 852773079255
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- NoteSmall cuts in both rear tyre treads
- NoteSmall cuts in o/s/f tyre tread
- NoteVarious minor chips on front windscreen
Pass23,240 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 23,240 miles
- Test number
- 790262488288
- NoteSmall cuts in both rear tyre treads
Questions about X26 NLB
- Does X26 NLB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X26 NLB is valid until 29 Oct 2026.
- When is the MOT due on X26 NLB?
- The MOT on X26 NLB is valid until 29 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has X26 NLB done?
- X26 NLB was recorded at 86,788 miles at its MOT on 30 Oct 2025, an average of 3,725 miles a year.
- Has X26 NLB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X26 NLB has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jun 2023.
- Has the mileage on X26 NLB 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 NLB find?
- X26 NLB passed its latest MOT on 30 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.
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