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Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow · Petrol · 2001 · 1,984 cc

X752 BNUMOT history

X752 BNU is a yellow petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 31 Jan 2001. Its MOT is valid until 21 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 94,695 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Dec 2026
Mileage
94,695 mi
At MOT on 20 Dec 2025
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,416 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X752 BNU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
31 Jan 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X752 BNU was last recorded at 94,695 miles on 20 Dec 2025, 12,019 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,676 miles · 7 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
12,019 miles
Average per year
3,416 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 94,695 miles
  • 2024 – 82,676 miles
  • 2023 – 79,509 miles
  • 2022 – 78,332 miles
  • 2021 – 77,817 miles
  • 2020 – 75,808 miles
  • 2019 – 73,846 miles
  • 2018 – 73,088 miles
  • 2017 – 70,850 miles
  • 2016 – 68,003 miles
  • 2015 – 64,622 miles
  • 2014 – 63,320 miles
  • 2013 – 61,077 miles
  • 2012 – 58,099 miles
  • 2011 – 55,163 miles
  • 2010 – 50,740 miles
  • 2009 – 47,143 miles
  • 2008 – 42,474 miles
  • 2007 – 37,294 miles
  • 2006 – 32,104 miles
  • 2005 – 26,336 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,695 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBoth rear inner sills slightly corroded

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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside main

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

29 tests since 15 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,695 miles (+12,019)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    94,695 miles
    Test number
    354976133184
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear inner sills slightly corroded

  2. Pass82,676 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    82,676 miles
    Test number
    223367428788
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside main (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail82,676 miles (+3,167)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,676 miles
    Test number
    847130563166
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside main (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass79,509 miles (+1,177)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    79,509 miles
    Test number
    143694644256
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass78,332 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    78,332 miles
    Test number
    260356371713
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail78,326 miles (+509)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,326 miles
    Test number
    398360170722
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass77,817 miles (+2,009)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    77,817 miles
    Test number
    840348449400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass75,808 miles (+1,962)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    75,808 miles
    Test number
    188545705481
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass73,846 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    73,846 miles
    Test number
    936874558713
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Fail73,846 miles (+758)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,846 miles
    Test number
    301848604561
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorBoot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens may require cleaning (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass73,088 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    73,088 miles
    Test number
    376353158360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail73,088 miles (+2,238)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,088 miles
    Test number
    419995659610
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  13. Pass70,850 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    70,850 miles
    Test number
    801845228345
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail70,848 miles (+2,845)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,848 miles
    Test number
    953925017193
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass68,003 miles (+41)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    68,003 miles
    Test number
    509734591472
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside wiper split
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal slightly spongey
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryFront undertray loose

  16. Fail67,962 miles (+3,340)3 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,962 miles
    Test number
    450481232461
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureSuspension arm inappropriately repaired bush not seated correctly (2.4.A.2)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside wiper split
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryFront undertray loose

  17. Pass64,622 miles (+1,302)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    64,622 miles
    Test number
    299839583550
    • AdvisoryStop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass63,320 miles (+2,243)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    63,320 miles
    Test number
    725931934326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass61,077 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    61,077 miles
    Test number
    355960943372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail61,077 miles (+2,978)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,077 miles
    Test number
    627880143379
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass58,099 miles (+2,936)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    58,099 miles
    Test number
    795185532320
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass55,163 miles (+4,423)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    55,163 miles
    Test number
    336514051376
    • NoteCenter exhaust mount broken

  23. Pass50,740 miles (+3,597)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    50,740 miles
    Test number
    311167440311
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  24. Pass47,143 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    47,143 miles
    Test number
    184537029328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail47,143 miles (+4,669)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,143 miles
    Test number
    861757029373
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  26. Pass42,474 miles (+5,180)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    42,474 miles
    Test number
    523480838384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass37,294 miles (+5,190)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    37,294 miles
    Test number
    204033137391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass32,104 miles (+5,768)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    32,104 miles
    Test number
    834115836348
    • NoteFront discs and pads worn

  29. Pass26,336 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    26,336 miles
    Test number
    752739245389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X752 BNU

Does X752 BNU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X752 BNU is valid until 21 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on X752 BNU?
The MOT on X752 BNU is valid until 21 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X752 BNU done?
X752 BNU was recorded at 94,695 miles at its MOT on 20 Dec 2025, an average of 3,416 miles a year.
Has X752 BNU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X752 BNU has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on X752 BNU 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 X752 BNU find?
X752 BNU passed its latest MOT on 20 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; both rear inner sills slightly corroded.

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