
Volkswagen Beetle
Yellow · Petrol · 2000 · 1,984 cc
X448 OUDMOT history
X448 OUD is a yellow petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 28 Nov 2000. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jun 2027 and it has passed 22 of 36 MOT tests, with 162,937 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 162,937 mi
- At MOT on 3 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 36
- 22 passed · 14 failed
- Per year
- 5,617 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X448 OUD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Beetle
- Colour
- Yellow
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,984 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 28 Nov 2000
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
X448 OUD was last recorded at 162,937 miles on 3 Jun 2026, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 May 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 162,926 miles · 28 May 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 11 miles
- Average per year
- 5,617 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 162,937 miles
- 2025 – 156,399 miles
- 2024 – 150,914 miles
- 2023 – 144,135 miles
- 2022 – 138,770 miles
- 2021 – 132,871 miles
- 2020 – 125,568 miles
- 2019 – 120,033 miles
- 2018 – 113,414 miles
- 2017 – 106,440 miles
- 2016 – 98,469 miles
- 2015 – 90,589 miles
- 2014 – 83,132 miles
- 2013 – 74,309 miles
- 2012 – 71,196 miles
- 2011 – 68,563 miles
- 2010 – 67,286 miles
- 2009 – 66,384 miles
- 2008 – 65,871 miles
- 2007 – 61,817 miles
- 2006 – 58,315 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing close to excessive (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm of tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2026
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front brake pad wire not connected n/s/f Warning light On
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill underside
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
36 tests since 15 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass162,937 miles (+11)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 162,937 miles
- Test number
- 853800475419
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing close to excessive (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm of tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))
Fail162,926 miles (+6,527)2 major2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 162,926 miles
- Test number
- 164063767053
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated close to excessive (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing close to excessive (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm of tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened close to excessively worn/thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass156,399 miles (+13)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 156,399 miles
- Test number
- 379907323047
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing close to excessive (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail156,386 miles (+5,472)4 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,386 miles
- Test number
- 225425275419
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened axle assembly, on the nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated seeping slightly (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing close to excessive (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass150,914 miles (+3)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 150,914 miles
- Test number
- 629005908845
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake pad wire not connected n/s/f Warning light On
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill underside (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Fail150,911 miles (+6,776)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,911 miles
- Test number
- 324137288910
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake pad wire not connected n/s/f Warning light On
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill underside (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Pass144,135 miles (+23)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 144,135 miles
- Test number
- 825487403412
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Fail144,112 miles (+5,342)13 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,112 miles
- Test number
- 444635069894
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault ABS Warning light staying ON (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt play in joint (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded to rear axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill pannel badly corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded to rear axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill pannel badly corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass138,770 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 138,770 miles
- Test number
- 833307085041
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear axle front mounting bush area is corroded badly but not excessive, advise on monitoring corrosion at this area
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded More so at lower attachment area (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive At rear of engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail138,770 miles (+5,899)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,770 miles
- Test number
- 957117913335
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear axle front mounting bush area is corroded badly but not excessive, advise on monitoring corrosion at this area
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded More so at lower attachment area (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive At rear of engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass132,871 miles (+69)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 132,871 miles
- Test number
- 464970946960
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated At joint inner clip area (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryRear axle is corroded especially at front bush mounting areas but not considered excessive at time of inspection
Fail132,802 miles (+7,234)2 dangerous4 major2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,802 miles
- Test number
- 492228160224
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated At joint inner clip area (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear axle is corroded especially at front bush mounting areas but not considered excessive at time of inspection
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower suspension arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass125,568 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 125,568 miles
- Test number
- 663539627209
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres are wearing thin on inner edges
Fail125,568 miles (+5,535)3 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,568 miles
- Test number
- 895457142906
- MajorNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres are wearing thin on inner edges
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Sill is rotted badly but is not within a prescribed area at time of inspection
Pass120,033 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 120,033 miles
- Test number
- 774959388752
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))
Fail120,033 miles (+6,619)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,033 miles
- Test number
- 550733668838
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))
Pass113,414 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 113,414 miles
- Test number
- 924927067338
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Fail113,414 miles (+6,974)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,414 miles
- Test number
- 586845608866
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Corroded on inside and brake pads not making full contact with brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass106,440 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 106,440 miles
- Test number
- 250272950985
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are getting close to the wear indicators
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Inner securing clamp area (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisorySmall gear oil leak at offside input shaft seal area
Fail106,440 miles (+7,971)1 failure5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,440 miles
- Test number
- 440487606933
- FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are getting close to the wear indicators
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Inner securing clamp area (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryRear service brake application is slightly uneven
- AdvisorySmall gear oil leak at offside input shaft seal area
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front corroded and worn slightly (3.5.1i)
Pass98,469 miles (+7,880)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 98,469 miles
- Test number
- 923000110909
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass90,589 miles (+7,457)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 90,589 miles
- Test number
- 666999555123
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass83,132 miles (+8,823)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 83,132 miles
- Test number
- 256764584465
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,309 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 74,309 miles
- Test number
- 945987383141
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail74,305 miles (+3,109)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,305 miles
- Test number
- 955202383188
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass71,196 miles (+2,633)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 71,196 miles
- Test number
- 416359912217
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,563 miles (+1,277)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 68,563 miles
- Test number
- 757035821273
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,286 miles (+902)2 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 67,286 miles
- Test number
- 560092620204
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteNearside Rear tyre Bridgestone 205/55R16 6-8-6 mm
- NoteNearside front tyre Bridgestone 205/55R16 6-8-6 mm
- NoteOffside Front tyre Bridgestone 205/55R16 6-8-6 mm
- NoteOffside Rear tyre Bridgestone 205/55R16 6-8-6 mm
Pass66,384 miles (+513)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 66,384 miles
- Test number
- 760659329290
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,871 miles1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 65,871 miles
- Test number
- 204114358378
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- NoteN/s/r and o/s/r brake hose ferrules are slightly corroded
- NoteN/s/r and o/s/r tyres perishing
Fail65,871 miles (+4,054)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,871 miles
- Test number
- 103183358383
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- NoteN/s/r and o/s/r brake hose ferrules are slightly corroded
- NoteN/s/r and o/s/r tyres perishing
Pass61,817 miles (+3,502)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 61,817 miles
- Test number
- 234017747351
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail58,315 miles2 repaired2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,315 miles
- Test number
- 453732756475
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- NoteNearside front tyre perished between tread
- NoteOffside rear tyre perished between tread
- NoteOffside tyre perished between tread
Pass58,315 miles (+9,382)2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 58,315 miles
- Test number
- 894672756329
- AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- NoteNearside front tyre perished between tread
- NoteOffside rear tyre perished between tread
- NoteOffside tyre perished between tread
Pass48,933 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 48,933 miles
- Test number
- 162216046079
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail48,933 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,933 miles
- Test number
- 182326846097
- Repaired at testCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Questions about X448 OUD
- Does X448 OUD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X448 OUD is valid until 4 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on X448 OUD?
- The MOT on X448 OUD is valid until 4 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has X448 OUD done?
- X448 OUD was recorded at 162,937 miles at its MOT on 3 Jun 2026, an average of 5,617 miles a year.
- Has X448 OUD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X448 OUD has failed 14 of its 36 MOT tests, most recently on 28 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on X448 OUD 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 X448 OUD find?
- X448 OUD passed its latest MOT on 3 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing close to excessive; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm of tread remaining.
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