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Yellow · Petrol · 2000 · 1,984 cc

X47 MKRMOT history

X47 MKR is a yellow petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 29 Nov 2000. Its MOT expired on 7 Sept 2024 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 107,469 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Aug 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Sept 2024
Mileage
107,469 mi
At MOT on 16 Aug 2023
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,178 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X47 MKR
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
29 Nov 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
16 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

X47 MKR was last recorded at 107,469 miles on 16 Aug 2023, 3,420 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,049 miles · 8 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
3,420 miles
Average per year
4,178 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 107,469 miles
  • 2022 – 104,049 miles
  • 2021 – 100,447 miles
  • 2020 – 98,871 miles
  • 2019 – 97,425 miles
  • 2018 – 88,222 miles
  • 2017 – 84,240 miles
  • 2016 – 80,018 miles
  • 2015 – 76,636 miles
  • 2014 – 72,886 miles
  • 2013 – 67,308 miles
  • 2012 – 64,359 miles
  • 2011 – 59,989 miles
  • 2010 – 56,290 miles
  • 2009 – 52,259 miles
  • 2008 – 48,311 miles
  • 2007 – 41,700 miles
  • 2006 – 34,583 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,469 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack joint (2.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs corroded on the inner face (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.

  • Front Suspension and components corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Headlamp lens slightly defective both

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

28 tests since 6 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,469 miles (+3,420)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    107,469 miles
    Test number
    407612427670
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack joint (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs corroded on the inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass104,049 miles (+19)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    104,049 miles
    Test number
    546220427176
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension and components corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail104,030 miles (+3,583)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,030 miles
    Test number
    940687730796
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension and components corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass100,447 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    100,447 miles
    Test number
    829433818455
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Fail100,447 miles (+1,576)1 dangerous3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,447 miles
    Test number
    205133758318
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure badly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass98,871 miles (+1,446)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    98,871 miles
    Test number
    794784942817
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight brake bind
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre cracking and perishing slightly

  7. Pass97,425 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    97,425 miles
    Test number
    188355281935
    • AdvisoryHandbrake Lever Travel Becoming High
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail97,424 miles (+9,202)5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,424 miles
    Test number
    749684468079
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake Lever Travel Becoming High
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass88,222 miles (+3,982)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    88,222 miles
    Test number
    929681219775
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Pass84,240 miles (+182)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    84,240 miles
    Test number
    843898340724
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre staring to wear on inner edge and show signs of cracking

  11. Fail84,058 miles (+4,040)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,058 miles
    Test number
    841864755945
    • FailureEmissions not tested major exhaust leak (7.4.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre staring to wear on inner edge and show signs of cracking

  12. Pass80,018 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    80,018 miles
    Test number
    364667324636

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail80,016 miles (+3,380)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,016 miles
    Test number
    151662950531
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  14. Pass76,636 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    76,636 miles
    Test number
    959373515102
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Fail76,636 miles (+3,750)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,636 miles
    Test number
    228143515456
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass72,886 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    72,886 miles
    Test number
    815179294051
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail72,886 miles (+5,578)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,886 miles
    Test number
    449119094067
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass67,308 miles (+2,949)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    67,308 miles
    Test number
    878877373059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass64,359 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    64,359 miles
    Test number
    629820972018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail64,357 miles (+4,368)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,357 miles
    Test number
    386249362007
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  21. Pass59,989 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    59,989 miles
    Test number
    688696961027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail59,989 miles (+3,699)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,989 miles
    Test number
    135566961015
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front tyrewall scuffed
    • NoteNearside mirror caseing damaged
    • NoteOffside front tyre small cut in sidewall

  23. Pass56,290 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    56,290 miles
    Test number
    611109060026
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteNearside mirror caseing damaged
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn on outer edge
    • NoteOffside wiper blade deteriorating

  24. Fail56,290 miles (+4,031)1 repaired2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,290 miles
    Test number
    822079660091
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteNearside mirror caseing damaged
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn on outer edge
    • NoteOffside wiper blade deteriorating

  25. Pass52,259 miles (+3,948)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    52,259 miles
    Test number
    213062079071
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  26. Pass48,311 miles (+6,611)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    48,311 miles
    Test number
    141353278468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass41,700 miles (+7,117)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    41,700 miles
    Test number
    453549667067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass34,583 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    34,583 miles
    Test number
    112415366090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X47 MKR

Does X47 MKR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X47 MKR expired on 7 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X47 MKR?
The MOT on X47 MKR expired on 7 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X47 MKR done?
X47 MKR was recorded at 107,469 miles at its MOT on 16 Aug 2023, an average of 4,178 miles a year.
Has X47 MKR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X47 MKR has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on X47 MKR 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 MKR find?
X47 MKR passed its latest MOT on 16 Aug 2023 with 4 advisories: nearside front steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack joint; offside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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