Volkswagen Beetle
Blue · Diesel · 2013 · 1,968 cc
X3 OBNMOT history
X3 OBN is a blue diesel Volkswagen Beetle first used on 12 Jun 2013. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jan 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 106,144 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 19 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 106,144 mi
- At MOT on 7 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 13
- 11 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 7,169 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X3 OBN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Beetle
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2013
- First used
- 12 Jun 2013
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 19 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
X3 OBN was last recorded at 106,144 miles on 7 Jan 2026, 2,818 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 103,326 miles · 20 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 2,818 miles
- Average per year
- 7,169 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 106,144 miles
- 2024 – 103,326 miles
- 2023 – 92,332 miles
- 2022 – 91,299 miles
- 2021 – 83,348 miles
- 2020 – 78,016 miles
- 2019 – 75,941 miles
- 2018 – 62,396 miles
- 2017 – 51,176 miles
- 2016 – 37,075 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass106,144 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryMacpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both side front struts are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.5mm and slightly perishing(215-55-17) (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perishing(215-55-17) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear subframes are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle is corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUndertrays obscuring some components
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 Coil spring fractured or broken
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2026
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2026
Full MOT history
13 tests since 20 May 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass106,144 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 106,144 miles
- Test number
- 861677534913
- AdvisoryMacpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both side front struts are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.5mm and slightly perishing(215-55-17) (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perishing(215-55-17) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear subframes are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle is corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUndertrays obscuring some components
Fail106,144 miles (+2,818)1 dangerous3 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,144 miles
- Test number
- 650846350140
- DangerousClutch pedal sticking down(suspect master cylinder)
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin front pads appear to be wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryMacpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both side front struts are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.5mm and slightly perishing(215-55-17) (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perishing(215-55-17) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear subframes are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle is corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUndertrays obscuring some components
Pass103,326 miles (+3,740)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 103,326 miles
- Test number
- 506412985398
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Pass99,586 miles (+7,254)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 99,586 miles
- Test number
- 322610502283
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass92,332 miles (+1,033)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 92,332 miles
- Test number
- 551698711115
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,299 miles (+7,951)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 91,299 miles
- Test number
- 289570802652
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass83,348 miles (+5,332)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 83,348 miles
- Test number
- 233396006343
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,016 miles (+2,075)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 78,016 miles
- Test number
- 309670128862
- AdvisoryAir bag light was on checked and cleared fault code test dive car light stayed off /informed coustomer
Pass75,941 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 75,941 miles
- Test number
- 175999901495
No defects or advisories recorded.
FailMileage not read3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 494828983333
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Pass62,396 miles (+11,220)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 62,396 miles
- Test number
- 263961019634
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,176 miles (+14,101)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 51,176 miles
- Test number
- 526821814191
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass37,075 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 37,075 miles
- Test number
- 510542721418
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear brake discs slightly worn
Questions about X3 OBN
- Does X3 OBN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X3 OBN is valid until 19 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on X3 OBN?
- The MOT on X3 OBN is valid until 19 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has X3 OBN done?
- X3 OBN was recorded at 106,144 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2026, an average of 7,169 miles a year.
- Has X3 OBN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X3 OBN has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on X3 OBN 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 OBN find?
- X3 OBN passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2026 with 6 advisories: macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both side front struts are corroded; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2.5mm and slightly perishing(215-55-17); offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perishing(215-55-17), and 3 more.
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