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Yellow · Petrol · 2000 · 1,600 cc

X768 SASMOT history

X768 SAS is a yellow petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 21 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 17 Jun 2023 and it has passed 12 of 23 MOT tests, with 68,165 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jun 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Jun 2023
Mileage
68,165 mi
At MOT on 18 Jun 2022
MOT tests
23
12 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,459 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X768 SAS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
21 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
18 Jun 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

X768 SAS was last recorded at 68,165 miles on 18 Jun 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jun 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,165 miles · 10 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,459 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 68,165 miles
  • 2018 – 68,097 miles
  • 2017 – 66,454 miles
  • 2016 – 64,576 miles
  • 2015 – 63,184 miles
  • 2014 – 61,140 miles
  • 2013 – 58,882 miles
  • 2012 – 56,615 miles
  • 2011 – 54,051 miles
  • 2010 – 51,059 miles
  • 2008 – 41,082 miles
  • 2007 – 35,314 miles
  • 2006 – 29,223 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,165 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2016

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 16 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,165 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    68,165 miles
    Test number
    306173550594
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail68,165 miles (+68)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,165 miles
    Test number
    579476795908
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Fail68,097 miles (+1,643)8 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,097 miles
    Test number
    784178993822
    • FailureCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joining sleeve (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded undersill (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine management lamp on

  4. Pass66,454 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    66,454 miles
    Test number
    876189297982
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  5. Fail66,454 miles (+1,878)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,454 miles
    Test number
    621026724237
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outersill (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  6. Pass64,576 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    64,576 miles
    Test number
    881185067019
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  7. Fail64,576 miles (+1,392)7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,576 miles
    Test number
    223442222069
    • FailureOffside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass63,184 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    63,184 miles
    Test number
    515200745061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail63,184 miles (+2,044)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,184 miles
    Test number
    458030145046
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  10. Pass61,140 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    61,140 miles
    Test number
    445222854028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail61,140 miles (+2,258)7 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,140 miles
    Test number
    445538144068
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOffside washer jet aim

  12. Pass58,882 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    58,882 miles
    Test number
    806496433087
    • NoteEsp light on

  13. Fail58,882 miles (+2,267)10 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,882 miles
    Test number
    627885033057
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEsp light on
    • NoteOil light on

  14. Pass56,615 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    56,615 miles
    Test number
    675846322014
    • NoteEsp light on (will become part of the test as of april/may this year)

  15. Fail56,615 miles (+2,564)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,615 miles
    Test number
    857526222065
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteEsp light on (will become part of the test as of april/may this year)
    • NoteOil light on (engine oil level very low)

  16. Pass54,051 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    54,051 miles
    Test number
    567341111034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail54,051 miles (+2,992)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,051 miles
    Test number
    117681811415
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  18. Pass51,059 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    51,059 miles
    Test number
    162043710059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail51,059 miles (+9,977)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,059 miles
    Test number
    822203210037
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  20. Pass41,082 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    41,082 miles
    Test number
    911362038238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail41,082 miles (+5,768)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,082 miles
    Test number
    101588028274
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

  22. Pass35,314 miles (+6,091)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    35,314 miles
    Test number
    542280547292
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass29,223 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    29,223 miles
    Test number
    250418626219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X768 SAS

Does X768 SAS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X768 SAS expired on 17 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X768 SAS?
The MOT on X768 SAS expired on 17 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X768 SAS done?
X768 SAS was recorded at 68,165 miles at its MOT on 18 Jun 2022, an average of 2,459 miles a year.
Has X768 SAS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X768 SAS has failed 11 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on X768 SAS 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 X768 SAS find?
X768 SAS passed its latest MOT on 18 Jun 2022 with 1 advisory: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered in grease.

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