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Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,596 cc

X3 CVAMOT history

X3 CVA is a black petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 24 Apr 2006. Its MOT is valid until 14 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 145,329 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Sept 2027
Mileage
145,329 mi
At MOT on 15 Sept 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,160 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X3 CVA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
24 Apr 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X3 CVA was last recorded at 145,329 miles on 15 Sept 2026, 3,220 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,109 miles · 28 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
3,220 miles
Average per year
7,160 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 145,329 miles
  • 2025 – 142,109 miles
  • 2024 – 140,182 miles
  • 2023 – 130,123 miles
  • 2022 – 119,260 miles
  • 2020 – 112,602 miles
  • 2019 – 105,802 miles
  • 2018 – 99,499 miles
  • 2017 – 94,524 miles
  • 2016 – 90,007 miles
  • 2015 – 87,155 miles
  • 2014 – 75,491 miles
  • 2013 – 54,886 miles
  • 2012 – 45,714 miles
  • 2011 – 38,065 miles
  • 2010 – 28,794 miles
  • 2009 – 19,834 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,329 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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.

  • Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

26 tests since 6 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,329 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    145,329 miles
    Test number
    762697710360
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  2. Fail145,329 miles (+3,220)1 dangerous2 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,329 miles
    Test number
    271620127189
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  3. Pass142,109 miles (+7)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    142,109 miles
    Test number
    356769258562
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail142,102 miles (+1,920)4 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,102 miles
    Test number
    716572510901
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass140,182 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    140,182 miles
    Test number
    578457209726
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail140,182 miles (+10,059)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,182 miles
    Test number
    584279796786
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass130,123 miles (+10,863)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    130,123 miles
    Test number
    757616132907
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass119,260 miles (+34)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    119,260 miles
    Test number
    213792462916
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

  9. Fail119,226 miles (+6,624)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,226 miles
    Test number
    870114057065
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  10. Pass112,602 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    112,602 miles
    Test number
    854812385068
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail112,602 miles (+6,800)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,602 miles
    Test number
    476118872721
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass105,802 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    105,802 miles
    Test number
    230504993070
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt bot sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Fail105,802 miles (+6,303)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,802 miles
    Test number
    410500890838
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt bot sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass99,499 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    99,499 miles
    Test number
    854400790045
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront wiper blades smearing

  15. Fail99,499 miles (+4,975)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,499 miles
    Test number
    159137300669
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront wiper blades smearing

  16. Pass94,524 miles (+4,517)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    94,524 miles
    Test number
    600441722046
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre deteriorated on sidewalls

  17. Pass90,007 miles (+2,852)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    90,007 miles
    Test number
    222091489584

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass87,155 miles (+11,664)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    87,155 miles
    Test number
    352185574639

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass75,491 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    75,491 miles
    Test number
    257806184223
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNSF Wiper blade splitting

  20. Fail75,491 miles (+6,686)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,491 miles
    Test number
    528516284267
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNSF Wiper blade splitting

  21. Pass68,805 miles (+13,919)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    68,805 miles
    Test number
    769695314150
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass54,886 miles (+9,172)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    54,886 miles
    Test number
    888264513186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass45,714 miles (+7,649)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    45,714 miles
    Test number
    409615712166
    • 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)

  24. Pass38,065 miles (+9,271)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    38,065 miles
    Test number
    287638811143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass28,794 miles (+8,960)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    28,794 miles
    Test number
    970724960062
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass19,834 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    19,834 miles
    Test number
    790315769098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X3 CVA

Does X3 CVA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X3 CVA is valid until 14 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on X3 CVA?
The MOT on X3 CVA is valid until 14 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X3 CVA done?
X3 CVA was recorded at 145,329 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2026, an average of 7,160 miles a year.
Has X3 CVA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X3 CVA has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on X3 CVA 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 X3 CVA find?
X3 CVA passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 1 more.

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