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Black · Petrol · 2000 · 1,984 cc

X38 HVLMOT history

X38 HVL is a black petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 6 Nov 2000. Its MOT expired on 23 Oct 2022 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 84,426 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Sept 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Oct 2022
Mileage
84,426 mi
At MOT on 27 Sept 2022
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,638 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X38 HVL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
6 Nov 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Oct 2022
Latest MOT test
27 Sept 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

X38 HVL was last recorded at 84,426 miles on 27 Sept 2022, 850 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Oct 2015: 52,369 miles, lower than 52,370 miles on 9 Oct 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
83,576 miles · 1 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
850 miles
Average per year
2,638 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 84,426 miles
  • 2021 – 83,576 miles
  • 2020 – 82,489 miles
  • 2019 – 77,406 miles
  • 2018 – 70,536 miles
  • 2017 – 64,671 miles
  • 2016 – 58,411 miles
  • 2015 – 52,369 miles
  • 2014 – 48,327 miles
  • 2013 – 47,663 miles
  • 2012 – 46,935 miles
  • 2011 – 46,134 miles
  • 2010 – 45,336 miles
  • 2009 – 44,526 miles
  • 2008 – 43,793 miles
  • 2007 – 43,200 miles
  • 2006 – 42,437 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail84,426 miles
  • MajorNearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

What MOT failures 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.

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

21 tests since 27 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail84,426 miles (+850)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,426 miles
    Test number
    898965515062
    • MajorNearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass83,576 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    83,576 miles
    Test number
    919867797540
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail83,576 miles (+1,087)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,576 miles
    Test number
    630749545913
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass82,489 miles (+5,083)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    82,489 miles
    Test number
    513450277408
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass77,406 miles (+6,870)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    77,406 miles
    Test number
    845467494520
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective middle (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass70,536 miles (+5,865)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    70,536 miles
    Test number
    952100404197
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass64,671 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    64,671 miles
    Test number
    932893226220
    • AdvisoryMid brake lamp not working

  8. Fail64,671 miles (+6,260)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,671 miles
    Test number
    383180016028
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryMid brake lamp not working

  9. Pass58,411 miles (+6,042)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    58,411 miles
    Test number
    557755978044
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake pipes swollen under the plastic coating

  10. Pass52,369 miles (-1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    52,369 miles
    Test number
    795280277607
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Fail52,370 miles (+4,043)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,370 miles
    Test number
    573822849237
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass48,327 miles (+664)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    48,327 miles
    Test number
    885791684206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass47,663 miles (+728)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    47,663 miles
    Test number
    818117283254
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass46,935 miles (+801)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    46,935 miles
    Test number
    598888292250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass46,134 miles (+798)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    46,134 miles
    Test number
    107084231307
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFront wiper blades deteriorated

  16. Pass45,336 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    45,336 miles
    Test number
    480514310354
    • NoteRear Discs & pads getting low
    • NoteService light on dash

  17. Fail45,336 miles (+810)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,336 miles
    Test number
    774864310323
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteRear Discs & pads getting low
    • NoteService light on dash

  18. Pass44,526 miles (+733)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    44,526 miles
    Test number
    134686509378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass43,793 miles (+593)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    43,793 miles
    Test number
    821505108367
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteExhaust centre bracket broken off on welds,but still secure to vehicle structure
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has 3 nails in tread
    • NoteRear Discs & pads low

  20. Pass43,200 miles (+763)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    43,200 miles
    Test number
    251305007391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass42,437 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    42,437 miles
    Test number
    310890506312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X38 HVL

Does X38 HVL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X38 HVL expired on 23 Oct 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X38 HVL?
The MOT on X38 HVL expired on 23 Oct 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X38 HVL done?
X38 HVL was recorded at 84,426 miles at its MOT on 27 Sept 2022, an average of 2,638 miles a year.
Has X38 HVL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X38 HVL has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on X38 HVL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Oct 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X38 HVL find?
X38 HVL failed its latest MOT on 27 Sept 2022 with 3 major defects and 6 advisories: nearside inner seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill; nearside rear brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear; nearside rear coil spring fractured or broken, and 6 more.

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