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Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 1,600 cc

X47 ANVMOT history

X47 ANV is a silver petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 25 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 1 Nov 2022 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 59,671 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Nov 2022
Mileage
59,671 mi
At MOT on 9 Apr 2013
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,796 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X47 ANV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
25 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

X47 ANV was last recorded at 59,671 miles on 9 Apr 2013, 2,856 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Apr 2012.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
56,815 miles · 16 Apr 2012
Between the last two tests
2,856 miles
Average per year
3,796 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2013 – 59,671 miles
  • 2012 – 56,815 miles
  • 2011 – 53,085 miles
  • 2010 – 49,293 miles
  • 2009 – 45,824 miles
  • 2008 – 42,413 miles
  • 2007 – 38,198 miles
  • 2006 – 33,033 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail
  • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
  • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryEml light on dash

What MOT failures 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.

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2019

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2019

  • Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 3 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. FailMileage not read1 dangerous6 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    947713037531
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEml light on dash

  2. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    806529766313
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. FailMileage not read4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    431943161608
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s+o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. PassMileage not read3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    419935639085
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    179793684246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. FailMileage not read3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    919507817997
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  7. FailMileage not read3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    114494410493
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  8. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    381169488884
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  9. FailMileage not read1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    459937403624
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  10. PassMileage not read4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    809407159351
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit shouldered on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  11. FailMileage not read2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    204731732603
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end inappropriately modified (2.2.C.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit shouldered on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  12. PassMileage not read3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    240728935822
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wiper blade split
    • AdvisoryOffside Front blade split

  13. PassMileage not read4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    385796585019
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

  14. PassMileage not read2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    407651524105
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteBoth front tyre treads low

  15. FailMileage not read1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    647426204164
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteBoth front tyre treads low

  16. Pass59,671 miles (+2,856)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    59,671 miles
    Test number
    917809793010
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre wearing low on edges

  17. Pass56,815 miles (+3,730)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    56,815 miles
    Test number
    146027902126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass53,085 miles (+3,792)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    53,085 miles
    Test number
    547149601115
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass49,293 miles (+3,469)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    49,293 miles
    Test number
    532759400162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass45,824 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    45,824 miles
    Test number
    324687109149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail45,824 miles (+3,411)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,824 miles
    Test number
    800757809112
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  22. Pass42,413 miles (+61)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    42,413 miles
    Test number
    281672918121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail42,352 miles (+4,154)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,352 miles
    Test number
    493650108110
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass38,198 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    38,198 miles
    Test number
    864270107175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail38,172 miles (+5,139)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,172 miles
    Test number
    280064797087
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass33,033 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    33,033 miles
    Test number
    803233496064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail33,033 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,033 miles
    Test number
    921473896056
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Questions about X47 ANV

Does X47 ANV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X47 ANV expired on 1 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X47 ANV?
The MOT on X47 ANV expired on 1 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X47 ANV done?
X47 ANV was recorded at 59,671 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2013, an average of 3,796 miles a year.
Has X47 ANV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X47 ANV has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on X47 ANV 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 X47 ANV find?
X47 ANV failed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2022 with 1 dangerous defect, 6 major defects, 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: offside rear inner tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration, and 12 more.

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