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Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,984 cc

X56 GDDMOT history

X56 GDD is a black petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 11 Jan 2001. Its MOT expired on 22 Oct 2023 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 114,458 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jan 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Oct 2023
Mileage
114,458 mi
At MOT on 2 Jan 2024
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,791 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X56 GDD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
11 Jan 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
2 Jan 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

X56 GDD was last recorded at 114,458 miles on 2 Jan 2024, 2,582 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Apr 2013: 82,622 miles, lower than 86,330 miles on 21 Jun 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
111,876 miles · 13 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
2,582 miles
Average per year
3,791 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 114,458 miles
  • 2022 – 111,876 miles
  • 2021 – 109,073 miles
  • 2020 – 107,479 miles
  • 2019 – 104,403 miles
  • 2018 – 102,301 miles
  • 2017 – 100,317 miles
  • 2016 – 98,397 miles
  • 2015 – 96,500 miles
  • 2014 – 94,590 miles
  • 2013 – 82,622 miles
  • 2012 – 86,330 miles
  • 2011 – 76,287 miles
  • 2010 – 69,386 miles
  • 2009 – 61,508 miles
  • 2008 – 55,914 miles
  • 2007 – 50,167 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail114,458 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Ans below 1.6mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed Due to misfire EML ON (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill hole's (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • 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))
  • MajorOffside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill hole's (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both top strut mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2012

Full MOT history

21 tests since 16 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail114,458 miles (+2,582)1 dangerous11 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,458 miles
    Test number
    902476914635
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Ans below 1.6mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed Due to misfire EML ON (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill hole's (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill hole's (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both top strut mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass111,876 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    111,876 miles
    Test number
    982559117371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail111,846 miles (+2,773)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,846 miles
    Test number
    910356444475
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass109,073 miles (+1,594)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    109,073 miles
    Test number
    388341789579

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass107,479 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    107,479 miles
    Test number
    111875297487
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Fail107,479 miles (+3,076)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,479 miles
    Test number
    985130290809
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass104,403 miles (+2,102)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    104,403 miles
    Test number
    669292710561
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Slight play in Top Mount
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass102,301 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    102,301 miles
    Test number
    186164595298
    • AdvisoryCentre stop lamp not working

  9. Fail102,300 miles (+1,983)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,300 miles
    Test number
    961100743722
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre stop lamp not working

  10. Pass100,317 miles (+1,920)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    100,317 miles
    Test number
    621223776918

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass98,397 miles (+1,897)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    98,397 miles
    Test number
    916733184196
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNsf jacking point rusting

  12. Pass96,500 miles (+1,910)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    96,500 miles
    Test number
    946848005138
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOsr brake slightly binding

  13. Pass94,590 miles (+11,968)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    94,590 miles
    Test number
    139792204195
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass82,622 miles (-3,708)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    82,622 miles
    Test number
    996673813198
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass86,330 miles (+10,043)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    86,330 miles
    Test number
    245873672116
    • 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)

  16. Pass76,287 miles (+6,901)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2012
    Odometer
    76,287 miles
    Test number
    437112831154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass69,386 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    69,386 miles
    Test number
    153886190018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail69,386 miles (+7,878)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,386 miles
    Test number
    740596890060
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  19. Pass61,508 miles (+5,594)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    61,508 miles
    Test number
    490381779039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass55,914 miles (+5,747)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    55,914 miles
    Test number
    624022328021
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass50,167 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    50,167 miles
    Test number
    793696117098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X56 GDD

Does X56 GDD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X56 GDD expired on 22 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X56 GDD?
The MOT on X56 GDD expired on 22 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X56 GDD done?
X56 GDD was recorded at 114,458 miles at its MOT on 2 Jan 2024, an average of 3,791 miles a year.
Has X56 GDD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X56 GDD has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on X56 GDD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Apr 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X56 GDD find?
X56 GDD failed its latest MOT on 2 Jan 2024 with 1 dangerous defect, 11 major defects and 6 advisories: nearside rear tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure ans below 1.6mm; emissions unable to be completed due to misfire eml on; nearside front brake hose excessively deteriorated, and 15 more.

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