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Volkswagen Beetle

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,595 cc

X46 BUJMOT history

X46 BUJ is a red petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 20 Jan 2001. Its MOT is valid until 15 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 109,318 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Nov 2026
Mileage
109,318 mi
At MOT on 11 Nov 2025
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,671 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X46 BUJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
20 Jan 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X46 BUJ was last recorded at 109,318 miles on 11 Nov 2025, 1,600 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,718 miles · 7 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,600 miles
Average per year
3,671 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 109,318 miles
  • 2024 – 107,718 miles
  • 2023 – 106,350 miles
  • 2022 – 103,721 miles
  • 2021 – 100,307 miles
  • 2020 – 96,211 miles
  • 2019 – 93,704 miles
  • 2018 – 92,321 miles
  • 2014 – 91,899 miles
  • 2013 – 90,375 miles
  • 2011 – 85,133 miles
  • 2010 – 78,522 miles
  • 2009 – 71,495 miles
  • 2008 – 61,754 miles
  • 2007 – 53,770 miles
  • 2006 – 44,722 miles
  • 2005 – 35,994 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,318 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 21 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,318 miles (+1,600)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    109,318 miles
    Test number
    752244001577

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass107,718 miles (+1,368)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    107,718 miles
    Test number
    945695859312
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear inner sill slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear inner sill slight corrosion

  3. Pass106,350 miles (+36)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    106,350 miles
    Test number
    178350694533
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail106,314 miles (+2,593)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,314 miles
    Test number
    108420587672
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass103,721 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    103,721 miles
    Test number
    936592841335
    • 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))

  6. Fail103,710 miles (+3,403)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,710 miles
    Test number
    384295389294
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • 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))

  7. Pass100,307 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    100,307 miles
    Test number
    541062483832

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail100,307 miles (+4,096)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,307 miles
    Test number
    475430195622
    • MajorCentral Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm / rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass96,211 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    96,211 miles
    Test number
    837214509153
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes corroded but have plastic covers (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail96,210 miles (+2,506)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,210 miles
    Test number
    939901061943
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes corroded but have plastic covers (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper both sides top mountings have play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass93,704 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    93,704 miles
    Test number
    981057592859
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail93,704 miles (+1,383)1 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,704 miles
    Test number
    734939768646
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))

  13. Pass92,321 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    92,321 miles
    Test number
    610280459520

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass92,315 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    92,315 miles
    Test number
    553124330460
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryAll four brake discs are corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracking in between treads
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle has surface corrosion

  15. Fail92,312 miles (+413)2 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,312 miles
    Test number
    363414818299
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryAll four brake discs are corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracking in between treads
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle has surface corrosion

  16. Pass91,899 miles (+1,524)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    91,899 miles
    Test number
    825854884161
    • NoteBoth rear tyres are starting to perish
    • NoteNearside front fog lamp not working
    • NoteOffside front tyre is low on the inner egde
    • NoteOuter faces of all brake discs are slighty rusty

  17. Pass90,375 miles (+5,242)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    90,375 miles
    Test number
    447369053126
    • NoteEngine management light on

  18. Pass85,133 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    85,133 miles
    Test number
    316948911369
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteBrake resevoir has tempory repair

  19. Fail85,132 miles (+6,610)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,132 miles
    Test number
    788408411384
    • FailureBraking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteBrake resevoir has tempory repair

  20. Pass78,522 miles (+7,027)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    78,522 miles
    Test number
    760821030368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail71,495 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,495 miles
    Test number
    454425439390
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteCentre exhaust mount broken
    • NoteRear brake discs in poor condition

  22. Pass71,495 miles (+9,741)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    71,495 miles
    Test number
    664425539336
    • NoteCentre exhaust mount broken
    • NoteRear brake discs in poor condition

  23. Pass61,754 miles (+7,984)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    61,754 miles
    Test number
    694627028316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass53,770 miles (+9,048)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    53,770 miles
    Test number
    274408227387
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass44,722 miles (+8,728)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    44,722 miles
    Test number
    574487216329
    • NoteFront brake pads wearing low
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on edges

  26. Pass35,994 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    35,994 miles
    Test number
    183205125386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X46 BUJ

Does X46 BUJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X46 BUJ is valid until 15 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on X46 BUJ?
The MOT on X46 BUJ is valid until 15 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X46 BUJ done?
X46 BUJ was recorded at 109,318 miles at its MOT on 11 Nov 2025, an average of 3,671 miles a year.
Has X46 BUJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X46 BUJ has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on X46 BUJ 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 X46 BUJ find?
X46 BUJ passed its latest MOT on 11 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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