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Volkswagen Beetle

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,984 cc

X759 RBDMOT history

X759 RBD is a blue petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 1 Jan 2001. Its MOT expired on 20 May 2025 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 155,397 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 May 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 20 May 2025
Mileage
155,397 mi
At MOT on 21 May 2024
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,180 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X759 RBD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Jan 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 May 2025
Latest MOT test
21 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

X759 RBD was last recorded at 155,397 miles on 21 May 2024, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,396 miles · 10 May 2024
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
4,180 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 155,397 miles
  • 2022 – 143,307 miles
  • 2021 – 137,451 miles
  • 2020 – 131,553 miles
  • 2019 – 126,234 miles
  • 2018 – 117,553 miles
  • 2017 – 113,994 miles
  • 2016 – 110,457 miles
  • 2015 – 108,533 miles
  • 2014 – 104,602 miles
  • 2013 – 98,667 miles
  • 2012 – 96,617 miles
  • 2011 – 94,911 miles
  • 2010 – 92,953 miles
  • 2009 – 90,770 miles
  • 2008 – 86,464 miles
  • 2007 – 82,288 miles
  • 2006 – 79,002 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,397 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened On both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened On both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Rear number plate

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2016

  • Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass155,397 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2025
    Odometer
    155,397 miles
    Test number
    477095561873
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened On both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened On both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail155,396 miles (+12,089)1 dangerous4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,396 miles
    Test number
    934856495340
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm Side wall cuts (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Lower Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened On both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened On both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass143,307 miles (+73)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    143,307 miles
    Test number
    109359791222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail143,234 miles (+5,783)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,234 miles
    Test number
    298294682983
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases before rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass137,451 miles (+67)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    137,451 miles
    Test number
    114402486640

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail137,384 miles (+5,831)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,384 miles
    Test number
    671391320871
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass131,553 miles (+5,319)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    131,553 miles
    Test number
    104395556884

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass126,234 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    126,234 miles
    Test number
    257551854860
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play RACK DRUMSTICK (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Fail126,234 miles (+8,681)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,234 miles
    Test number
    711811116388
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play RACK DRUMSTICK (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass117,553 miles (+3,559)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    117,553 miles
    Test number
    943107205500

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass113,994 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    113,994 miles
    Test number
    363742438062
    • AdvisoryRear number plate

  12. Fail113,994 miles (+3,537)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,994 miles
    Test number
    193995144106
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront both tyres inner edges
    • AdvisoryRear number plate

  13. Pass110,457 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    110,457 miles
    Test number
    236050281081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail110,439 miles (+1,906)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,439 miles
    Test number
    324720507895
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass108,533 miles (+3,931)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    108,533 miles
    Test number
    676207625214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass104,602 miles (+2)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    104,602 miles
    Test number
    279079034269
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Fail104,600 miles (+5,933)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,600 miles
    Test number
    679708334252
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass98,667 miles (+330)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    98,667 miles
    Test number
    616729783218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass98,337 miles (+6)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    98,337 miles
    Test number
    977485583013
    • Note1/ SUSPENSION PARTS GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES

  20. Fail98,331 miles (+1,714)7 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,331 miles
    Test number
    686749973096
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • Note1/ SUSPENSION PARTS GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES

  21. Fail96,617 miles3 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,617 miles
    Test number
    737717862013
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • Note1/ BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES AND GETTING CLOSE TO LIMITS 2/ SUSPENSION PARTS GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES

  22. Pass96,617 miles (+1,706)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    96,617 miles
    Test number
    945687362062
    • Note1/ BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES AND GETTING CLOSE TO LIMITS 2/ SUSPENSION PARTS GETTING RUSTY IN PLACES

  23. Pass94,911 miles (+1,958)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    94,911 miles
    Test number
    206367071079
    • Note1/ BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES

  24. Pass92,953 miles (+2,183)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    92,953 miles
    Test number
    500498570046
    • Note1/ BOTH FRONT TYRES SLIGHTLY WORN ON EDGES

  25. Pass90,770 miles (+4,306)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    90,770 miles
    Test number
    782045389064
    • NoteN/S SILL PANEL DAMAGED

  26. Pass86,464 miles (+4,176)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    86,464 miles
    Test number
    662863378012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass82,288 miles (+3,286)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    82,288 miles
    Test number
    664313187070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass79,002 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    79,002 miles
    Test number
    130560146017
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront and rear brake pads are very low

Questions about X759 RBD

Does X759 RBD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X759 RBD expired on 20 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X759 RBD?
The MOT on X759 RBD expired on 20 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X759 RBD done?
X759 RBD was recorded at 155,397 miles at its MOT on 21 May 2024, an average of 4,180 miles a year.
Has X759 RBD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X759 RBD has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 10 May 2024.
Has the mileage on X759 RBD 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 X759 RBD find?
X759 RBD passed its latest MOT on 21 May 2024 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on both sides; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on both sides.

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