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Volkswagen Beetle

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 1,984 cc

X785 BAMMOT history

X785 BAM is a silver petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 19 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 8 Nov 2023 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 94,373 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Nov 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Nov 2023
Mileage
94,373 mi
At MOT on 9 Nov 2022
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,049 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X785 BAM
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
19 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
9 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

X785 BAM was last recorded at 94,373 miles on 9 Nov 2022, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,372 miles · 8 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
3,049 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 94,373 miles
  • 2021 – 90,044 miles
  • 2020 – 81,392 miles
  • 2019 – 79,102 miles
  • 2018 – 77,051 miles
  • 2017 – 75,029 miles
  • 2016 – 72,354 miles
  • 2015 – 69,976 miles
  • 2014 – 67,662 miles
  • 2013 – 65,258 miles
  • 2012 – 62,733 miles
  • 2011 – 60,958 miles
  • 2010 – 57,387 miles
  • 2009 – 54,267 miles
  • 2008 – 51,555 miles
  • 2007 – 49,910 miles
  • 2006 – 45,206 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,373 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

22 tests since 25 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,373 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    94,373 miles
    Test number
    485438030885
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail94,372 miles (+4,328)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,372 miles
    Test number
    326593304421
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass90,044 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    90,044 miles
    Test number
    437167659967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail90,033 miles (+8,641)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,033 miles
    Test number
    453712157320
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass81,392 miles (+2,290)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    81,392 miles
    Test number
    621872152459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass79,102 miles (+2,051)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    79,102 miles
    Test number
    169217039055
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass77,051 miles (+2,022)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    77,051 miles
    Test number
    556568649172
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass75,029 miles (+2,675)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    75,029 miles
    Test number
    781174377795
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear 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)

  9. Pass72,354 miles (+2,378)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    72,354 miles
    Test number
    907938113939

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass69,976 miles (+2,314)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    69,976 miles
    Test number
    579125034660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass67,662 miles (+2,404)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    67,662 miles
    Test number
    968293674204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail65,258 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,258 miles
    Test number
    289063273297
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  13. Pass65,258 miles (+2,525)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    65,258 miles
    Test number
    849543073289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass62,733 miles (+1,775)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    62,733 miles
    Test number
    267174082272
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)
    • NoteFront wipers stiff to move, slow movement at all speeds

  15. Pass60,958 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    60,958 miles
    Test number
    619998971227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail60,958 miles (+3,571)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,958 miles
    Test number
    588667971287
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Pass57,387 miles (+3,120)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    57,387 miles
    Test number
    191894570299
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteNearside front and offside front discs are slightly worn
    • NoteNearside rear and offside rear discs are worn
    • NoteNearside rear and offside rear tyres are perished on the outer wall
    • NoteOffside front steering arm has slight play in them

  18. Pass54,267 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    54,267 miles
    Test number
    584436569273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail54,267 miles (+2,712)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,267 miles
    Test number
    823626069213
    • Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

  20. Pass51,555 miles (+1,645)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    51,555 miles
    Test number
    704267878201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass49,910 miles (+4,704)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    49,910 miles
    Test number
    820948567241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass45,206 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    45,206 miles
    Test number
    343298366408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X785 BAM

Does X785 BAM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X785 BAM expired on 8 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X785 BAM?
The MOT on X785 BAM expired on 8 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X785 BAM done?
X785 BAM was recorded at 94,373 miles at its MOT on 9 Nov 2022, an average of 3,049 miles a year.
Has X785 BAM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X785 BAM has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on X785 BAM 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 X785 BAM find?
X785 BAM passed its latest MOT on 9 Nov 2022 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively; offside service brake binding but not excessively, and 1 more.

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