Volkswagen Beetle
White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc
X3 VLBMOT history
X3 VLB is a white diesel Volkswagen Beetle first used on 26 Nov 2012. Its MOT is valid until 17 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 106,602 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 106,602 mi
- At MOT on 18 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 17
- 12 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 7,398 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X3 VLB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Beetle
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 26 Nov 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
X3 VLB was last recorded at 106,602 miles on 18 Sept 2026, 21 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 106,581 miles · 8 Sept 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 21 miles
- Average per year
- 7,398 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 106,602 miles
- 2025 – 96,719 miles
- 2024 – 86,499 miles
- 2023 – 76,308 miles
- 2022 – 67,116 miles
- 2021 – 59,120 miles
- 2020 – 54,393 miles
- 2019 – 49,312 miles
- 2018 – 42,478 miles
- 2017 – 35,122 miles
- 2016 – 28,681 miles
- 2015 – 23,779 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Full MOT history
17 tests since 9 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass106,602 miles (+21)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 106,602 miles
- Test number
- 541486968627
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail106,581 miles (+9,862)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,581 miles
- Test number
- 124554502882
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass96,719 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 96,719 miles
- Test number
- 696277981083
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
Fail96,717 miles (+10,218)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,717 miles
- Test number
- 373186887168
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
Pass86,499 miles (+10,191)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 86,499 miles
- Test number
- 857226844770
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass76,308 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 76,308 miles
- Test number
- 753797117182
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail76,308 miles (+9,192)1 dangerous2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,308 miles
- Test number
- 796717297634
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass67,116 miles (+7,996)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 67,116 miles
- Test number
- 170845947298
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,120 miles (+4,727)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 59,120 miles
- Test number
- 153745952827
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- 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))
Pass54,393 miles (+12)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 54,393 miles
- Test number
- 380901307564
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail54,381 miles (+5,069)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,381 miles
- Test number
- 753405103907
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass49,312 miles (+6,834)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 49,312 miles
- Test number
- 898227028239
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,478 miles (+7,356)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 42,478 miles
- Test number
- 446477353830
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,122 miles (+42)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 35,122 miles
- Test number
- 846538041757
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail35,080 miles (+6,399)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,080 miles
- Test number
- 599008460805
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Pass28,681 miles (+4,902)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 28,681 miles
- Test number
- 489396085668
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,779 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 23,779 miles
- Test number
- 439220995108
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Questions about X3 VLB
- Does X3 VLB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X3 VLB is valid until 17 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on X3 VLB?
- The MOT on X3 VLB is valid until 17 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 VLB done?
- X3 VLB was recorded at 106,602 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2026, an average of 7,398 miles a year.
- Has X3 VLB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X3 VLB has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on X3 VLB 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 VLB find?
- X3 VLB passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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