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Green · Petrol · 2000 · 1,600 cc

X46 OBWMOT history

X46 OBW is a green petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 1 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 26 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 39,434 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Sept 2027
Mileage
39,434 mi
At MOT on 14 Sept 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,541 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X46 OBW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X46 OBW was last recorded at 39,434 miles on 14 Sept 2026, 7,261 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
32,173 miles · 25 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
7,261 miles
Average per year
1,541 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 39,434 miles
  • 2025 – 32,173 miles
  • 2024 – 21,926 miles
  • 2022 – 21,866 miles
  • 2021 – 21,768 miles
  • 2020 – 21,606 miles
  • 2019 – 21,253 miles
  • 2018 – 20,659 miles
  • 2017 – 19,962 miles
  • 2016 – 19,097 miles
  • 2015 – 18,280 miles
  • 2014 – 17,542 miles
  • 2013 – 16,614 miles
  • 2012 – 15,737 miles
  • 2011 – 14,721 miles
  • 2010 – 13,556 miles
  • 2009 – 12,045 miles
  • 2008 – 10,387 miles
  • 2007 – 9,265 miles
  • 2006 – 8,403 miles
  • 2005 – 7,049 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass39,434 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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.

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

27 tests since 9 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass39,434 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    39,434 miles
    Test number
    444081609677
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail39,434 miles (+7,261)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,434 miles
    Test number
    193184407140
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both front had no beam pattern (4.1.4 (b))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass32,173 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    32,173 miles
    Test number
    554228817125
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front on inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  4. Fail32,173 miles (+10,247)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,173 miles
    Test number
    671283269987
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both front (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front on inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Pass21,926 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    21,926 miles
    Test number
    744839742103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail21,926 miles (+60)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,926 miles
    Test number
    623050667670
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  7. Pass21,866 miles (+98)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    21,866 miles
    Test number
    352539337374
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass21,768 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    21,768 miles
    Test number
    591763445442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail21,766 miles (+160)4 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,766 miles
    Test number
    984562331564
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

  10. Pass21,606 miles (+41)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    21,606 miles
    Test number
    197734785209
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing DATE STAMP:2307 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing DATE STAMP:0907 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing DATE STAMP:1607 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing DATE STAMP:1607 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Fail21,565 miles (+312)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,565 miles
    Test number
    699202354464
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake servo pipe poor condition
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass21,253 miles (+594)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    21,253 miles
    Test number
    856006941333
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass20,659 miles (+697)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    20,659 miles
    Test number
    951449845966
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass19,962 miles (+865)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    19,962 miles
    Test number
    214229067591
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass19,097 miles (+817)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    19,097 miles
    Test number
    730574512549

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass18,280 miles (+738)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    18,280 miles
    Test number
    182798239980

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass17,542 miles (+928)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    17,542 miles
    Test number
    346555664244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass16,614 miles (+65)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    16,614 miles
    Test number
    845570873290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail16,549 miles (+812)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,549 miles
    Test number
    496871163214
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  20. Pass15,737 miles (+1,016)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    15,737 miles
    Test number
    766317452258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass14,721 miles (+1,165)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    14,721 miles
    Test number
    866026951221
    • NoteVehicle difficult to met emission limits

  22. Pass13,556 miles (+1,511)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    13,556 miles
    Test number
    551457060258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass12,045 miles (+1,658)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    12,045 miles
    Test number
    832887369248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass10,387 miles (+1,122)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    10,387 miles
    Test number
    341069558449
    • NoteRear number plate in poor condition

  25. Pass9,265 miles (+862)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    9,265 miles
    Test number
    652117667207
    • NoteAdvanced perishing in all four tyres

  26. Pass8,403 miles (+1,354)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    8,403 miles
    Test number
    794836856215
    • NoteAll tyres perished

  27. Pass7,049 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    7,049 miles
    Test number
    110222155274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X46 OBW

Does X46 OBW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X46 OBW is valid until 26 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on X46 OBW?
The MOT on X46 OBW is valid until 26 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X46 OBW done?
X46 OBW was recorded at 39,434 miles at its MOT on 14 Sept 2026, an average of 1,541 miles a year.
Has X46 OBW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X46 OBW has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on X46 OBW 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 OBW find?
X46 OBW passed its latest MOT on 14 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: central rear stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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