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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,596 cc

X27 VKYMOT history

X27 VKY is a black petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 31 Mar 2005. Its MOT expired on 12 Aug 2026 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 89,803 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Aug 2026
Mileage
89,803 mi
At MOT on 13 Aug 2025
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,411 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X27 VKY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X27 VKY was last recorded at 89,803 miles on 13 Aug 2025, 3,981 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,822 miles · 31 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
3,981 miles
Average per year
4,411 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 89,803 miles
  • 2024 – 85,822 miles
  • 2023 – 81,087 miles
  • 2022 – 76,464 miles
  • 2021 – 71,928 miles
  • 2020 – 67,085 miles
  • 2019 – 61,790 miles
  • 2018 – 56,336 miles
  • 2017 – 53,215 miles
  • 2016 – 48,385 miles
  • 2015 – 43,262 miles
  • 2014 – 39,046 miles
  • 2013 – 38,267 miles
  • 2012 – 36,189 miles
  • 2011 – 35,420 miles
  • 2010 – 35,180 miles
  • 2009 – 22,894 miles
  • 2008 – 13,146 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,803 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside and components incl sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on insides, 2018 (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 Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened insides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Headlamp lens slightly defective both need cleaned

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front brake hoses

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 28 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,803 miles (+3,981)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    89,803 miles
    Test number
    818772806173
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside and components incl sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on insides, 2018 (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass85,822 miles (+4,735)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    85,822 miles
    Test number
    731980044051
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass81,087 miles (+25)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    81,087 miles
    Test number
    786489845311
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both need cleaned (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre join (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened insides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively and rear (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside and components incl sills and body (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively and rear (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and o/s/r on insides, aged 2011 (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail81,062 miles (+4,598)1 dangerous9 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,062 miles
    Test number
    980657736342
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorIntegral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill nearside front/nearside rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorIntegral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill, offside front/offside rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested due to lamp inop (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner edge also (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front play in steering tie rod
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner edge also (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner edge also (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front strut top mount has play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner edge also (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoot doesn't open
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate cracked

  5. Pass76,464 miles (+4,536)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    76,464 miles
    Test number
    994821301184
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both need cleaned (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened insides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge insides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass71,928 miles (+4,843)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    71,928 miles
    Test number
    440317338650
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderside components corroded

  7. Pass67,085 miles (+116)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    67,085 miles
    Test number
    553045968171
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front suspension arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail66,969 miles (+5,179)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,969 miles
    Test number
    512674996191
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front suspension arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass61,790 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    61,790 miles
    Test number
    923130365103
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs on inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail61,790 miles (+5,454)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,790 miles
    Test number
    413153702509
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs on inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass56,336 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    56,336 miles
    Test number
    491849537082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail56,336 miles (+3,121)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,336 miles
    Test number
    686264396721
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  13. Pass53,215 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    53,215 miles
    Test number
    449276746108
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre side wall has cuts in it

  14. Fail53,215 miles (+4,830)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,215 miles
    Test number
    816782093567
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre side wall has cuts in it

  15. Pass48,385 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    48,385 miles
    Test number
    552751119709

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail48,385 miles (+5,123)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,385 miles
    Test number
    441277352432
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass43,262 miles (+4,216)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    43,262 miles
    Test number
    275238235193
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass39,046 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    39,046 miles
    Test number
    598582034114
    • NoteExhaust centre mount not attached

  19. Fail39,046 miles (+779)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,046 miles
    Test number
    227752434402
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • NoteBattery needs jumped started
    • NoteExhaust centre mount not attached

  20. Pass38,267 miles (+2,078)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    38,267 miles
    Test number
    229734053180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass36,189 miles (+769)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    36,189 miles
    Test number
    995613652167
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass35,420 miles (+240)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    35,420 miles
    Test number
    119073151145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass35,180 miles (+12,286)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    35,180 miles
    Test number
    691585000130
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked

  24. Pass22,894 miles (+9,748)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    22,894 miles
    Test number
    231882689001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass13,146 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    13,146 miles
    Test number
    441898588041
    • 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)

Questions about X27 VKY

Does X27 VKY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X27 VKY expired on 12 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X27 VKY?
The MOT on X27 VKY expired on 12 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X27 VKY done?
X27 VKY was recorded at 89,803 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2025, an average of 4,411 miles a year.
Has X27 VKY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X27 VKY has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on X27 VKY 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 X27 VKY find?
X27 VKY passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2025 with 6 advisories: front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively; integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside and components incl sills; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively, and 3 more.

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