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Volkswagen Beetle

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 1,984 cc

X42 RSDMOT history

X42 RSD is a blue petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 21 Dec 2000. Its MOT expired on 5 Nov 2022 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 132,264 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Nov 2022
Mileage
132,264 mi
At MOT on 4 Nov 2021
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,056 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X42 RSD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
21 Dec 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
4 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

X42 RSD was last recorded at 132,264 miles on 4 Nov 2021, 9,901 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 May 2011: 85,589 miles, lower than 85,789 miles on 20 May 2011.

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
122,363 miles · 30 Oct 2020
Between the last two tests
9,901 miles
Average per year
5,056 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 132,264 miles
  • 2020 – 122,363 miles
  • 2019 – 113,054 miles
  • 2018 – 109,974 miles
  • 2017 – 105,959 miles
  • 2015 – 100,145 miles
  • 2013 – 92,388 miles
  • 2012 – 88,517 miles
  • 2011 – 85,589 miles
  • 2009 – 77,714 miles
  • 2008 – 68,806 miles
  • 2007 – 63,634 miles
  • 2006 – 58,516 miles
  • 2005 – 52,039 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,264 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside floor has a small hole in the centre
  • AdvisoryOffside floor has small hole in the centre
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 22 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,264 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    132,264 miles
    Test number
    767675487827
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside floor has a small hole in the centre
    • AdvisoryOffside floor has small hole in the centre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail132,264 miles (+9,901)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,264 miles
    Test number
    134991241442
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside floor has a small hole in the centre
    • AdvisoryOffside floor has small hole in the centre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass122,363 miles (+9,309)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    122,363 miles
    Test number
    837932452115
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass113,054 miles (+3,080)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    113,054 miles
    Test number
    466736151171
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass109,974 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2019
    Odometer
    109,974 miles
    Test number
    840825425804
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre section outer skin is corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderneath vehicle is showing signs of corrosion

  6. Fail109,974 miles (+4,015)2 dangerous3 failures10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,974 miles
    Test number
    664012540055
    • DangerousBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated cords exposed (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre section outer skin is corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderneath vehicle is showing signs of corrosion

  7. Pass105,959 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    105,959 miles
    Test number
    100592440005
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  8. Fail105,959 miles (+5,814)8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,959 miles
    Test number
    693747360647
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  9. Pass100,145 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    100,145 miles
    Test number
    214072306937
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  10. Fail100,144 miles (+4,163)13 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,144 miles
    Test number
    526074175041
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush droplink (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  11. Pass95,981 miles (+1)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    95,981 miles
    Test number
    568586905017
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)
    • NoteCheck engine light indicating a fault

  12. Fail95,980 miles (+3,592)11 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,980 miles
    Test number
    429005705086
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)
    • NoteCheck engine light indicating a fault

  13. Pass92,388 miles (+3,871)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    92,388 miles
    Test number
    736964223361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass88,517 miles2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    88,517 miles
    Test number
    876194222304
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs slightly cororded
    • NoteEngine light on dash
    • NoteMiddle exhaust hanger broken away from system
    • NoteSlight play detected at o/s inner steering joint

  15. Fail88,517 miles (+2,928)5 failures2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,517 miles
    Test number
    166274022341
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs slightly cororded
    • NoteEngine light on dash
    • NoteMiddle exhaust hanger broken away from system
    • NoteSlight play detected at o/s inner steering joint

  16. Pass85,589 miles (-200)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2012
    Odometer
    85,589 miles
    Test number
    317691841178
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteMovement in both front anti roll bar D bushes(causing knocking)
    • NoteSlight corrosion on both rear brake discs

  17. Fail85,789 miles (+8,075)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,789 miles
    Test number
    355020541157
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteMovement in both front anti roll bar D bushes(causing knocking)
    • NoteSlight corrosion on both rear brake discs

  18. Pass77,714 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    77,714 miles
    Test number
    584036659305
    • NoteSlight play in both front anti roll bar D bushes

  19. Fail77,714 miles (+8,908)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,714 miles
    Test number
    552945259398
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSlight play in both front anti roll bar D bushes

  20. Pass68,806 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    68,806 miles
    Test number
    482615458306
    • NoteBoth rear brakes partially binding.

  21. Fail68,806 miles (+5,172)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,806 miles
    Test number
    781175158311
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • NoteBoth rear brakes partially binding.

  22. Pass63,634 miles (+5,118)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    63,634 miles
    Test number
    594701557317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass58,516 miles (+6,477)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    58,516 miles
    Test number
    122472556387
    • NoteNearside rear tyre soft

  24. Pass52,039 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    52,039 miles
    Test number
    602666255389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X42 RSD

Does X42 RSD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X42 RSD expired on 5 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X42 RSD?
The MOT on X42 RSD expired on 5 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X42 RSD done?
X42 RSD was recorded at 132,264 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2021, an average of 5,056 miles a year.
Has X42 RSD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X42 RSD has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on X42 RSD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 May 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X42 RSD find?
X42 RSD passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2021 with 5 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside floor has a small hole in the centre, and 2 more.

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