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Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 1,984 cc

X68 SKKMOT history

X68 SKK is a silver petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 22 Dec 2000. Its MOT expired on 7 Oct 2023 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 130,788 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Oct 2023
Mileage
130,788 mi
At MOT on 3 Oct 2023
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,772 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X68 SKK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
22 Dec 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
3 Oct 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

X68 SKK was last recorded at 130,788 miles on 3 Oct 2023, 4,782 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,006 miles · 8 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
4,782 miles
Average per year
4,772 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 130,788 miles
  • 2022 – 126,006 miles
  • 2021 – 116,333 miles
  • 2020 – 112,353 miles
  • 2019 – 107,939 miles
  • 2018 – 100,327 miles
  • 2017 – 91,848 miles
  • 2016 – 87,108 miles
  • 2015 – 75,161 miles
  • 2014 – 59,253 miles
  • 2013 – 57,993 miles
  • 2012 – 57,355 miles
  • 2011 – 55,017 miles
  • 2010 – 53,159 miles
  • 2009 – 52,589 miles
  • 2008 – 50,595 miles
  • 2007 – 48,996 miles
  • 2006 – 46,664 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail130,788 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Outer 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MinorIndicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentre exhaust joint has a slight blow
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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.

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2006–2015

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2006–2015

  • Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2006–2015

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 9 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail130,788 miles (+4,782)4 major3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,788 miles
    Test number
    216619268438
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorIndicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust joint has a slight blow
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass126,006 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    126,006 miles
    Test number
    620498465747
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail126,006 miles (+9,673)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,006 miles
    Test number
    844886055950
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass116,333 miles (+3,980)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    116,333 miles
    Test number
    394471575528
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass112,353 miles (+4,414)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    112,353 miles
    Test number
    432276006097
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  6. Pass107,939 miles (+7,612)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    107,939 miles
    Test number
    248512618124
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

  7. Pass100,327 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    100,327 miles
    Test number
    548175589291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail100,327 miles (+8,479)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,327 miles
    Test number
    379107774456
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  9. Pass91,848 miles (+4,740)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    91,848 miles
    Test number
    143988077151
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass87,108 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    87,108 miles
    Test number
    939632572954
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  11. Fail87,108 miles (+11,947)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,108 miles
    Test number
    818044219841
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  12. Pass75,161 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    75,161 miles
    Test number
    791645771713
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust bracket broken

  13. Fail75,154 miles (+7,418)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,154 miles
    Test number
    229322066569
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower arm inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust bracket broken

  14. Pass67,736 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    67,736 miles
    Test number
    159106225083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail67,732 miles (+8,479)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,732 miles
    Test number
    195282125405
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass59,253 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    59,253 miles
    Test number
    709629004012
    • NoteBoth front top mounts have movement
    • NoteLips on front disks

  17. Fail59,253 miles (+1,260)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,253 miles
    Test number
    198466104092
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • NoteBoth front top mounts have movement
    • NoteLips on front disks

  18. Pass57,993 miles (+638)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    57,993 miles
    Test number
    365042753076
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass57,355 miles (+2,338)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    57,355 miles
    Test number
    257394772068
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass55,017 miles (+1,858)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    55,017 miles
    Test number
    985784071098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass53,159 miles (+570)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    53,159 miles
    Test number
    204298960095
    • NoteRear tyres tread starting to crack

  22. Pass52,589 miles (+1,994)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    52,589 miles
    Test number
    892716869064
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass50,595 miles (+1,599)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    50,595 miles
    Test number
    150658068430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass48,996 miles (+2,332)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    48,996 miles
    Test number
    554974077068
    • NoteNSF seat belt buckle cover missing but belt still locks in and releases ok

  25. Pass46,664 miles (+74)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    46,664 miles
    Test number
    601359576042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail46,590 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,590 miles
    Test number
    370430146046
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Questions about X68 SKK

Does X68 SKK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X68 SKK expired on 7 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X68 SKK?
The MOT on X68 SKK expired on 7 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X68 SKK done?
X68 SKK was recorded at 130,788 miles at its MOT on 3 Oct 2023, an average of 4,772 miles a year.
Has X68 SKK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X68 SKK has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on X68 SKK 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 X68 SKK find?
X68 SKK failed its latest MOT on 3 Oct 2023 with 4 major defects, 3 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn; nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn, and 8 more.

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