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Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 1,984 cc

X788 NVXMOT history

X788 NVX is a silver petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 6 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 9 Nov 2025 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 142,306 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Nov 2025
Mileage
142,306 mi
At MOT on 4 Nov 2024
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
6,113 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X788 NVX
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
6 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
4 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

X788 NVX was last recorded at 142,306 miles on 4 Nov 2024, 4,690 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,616 miles · 9 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
4,690 miles
Average per year
6,113 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 142,306 miles
  • 2023 – 137,616 miles
  • 2022 – 134,515 miles
  • 2021 – 129,938 miles
  • 2020 – 124,019 miles
  • 2019 – 120,353 miles
  • 2018 – 109,513 miles
  • 2017 – 99,594 miles
  • 2016 – 89,103 miles
  • 2015 – 79,740 miles
  • 2014 – 75,529 miles
  • 2013 – 67,392 miles
  • 2012 – 61,022 miles
  • 2011 – 56,924 miles
  • 2010 – 53,209 miles
  • 2009 – 48,985 miles
  • 2008 – 45,880 miles
  • 2007 – 38,893 miles
  • 2006 – 31,723 miles
  • 2005 – 25,071 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,306 miles
  • MinorOffside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Central Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

32 tests since 31 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,306 miles (+4,690)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    142,306 miles
    Test number
    955732542064
    • MinorOffside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass137,616 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    137,616 miles
    Test number
    367413987972

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail137,614 miles (+3,099)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,614 miles
    Test number
    185131685956
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  4. Pass134,515 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    134,515 miles
    Test number
    697681714304
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Fail134,511 miles (+4,573)5 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,511 miles
    Test number
    625206522819
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  6. Pass129,938 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    129,938 miles
    Test number
    186053430983
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Fail129,938 miles (+5,919)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,938 miles
    Test number
    309683936645
    • MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack end. (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass124,019 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    124,019 miles
    Test number
    398316260060
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail124,019 miles (+3,666)2 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,019 miles
    Test number
    785335609985
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass120,353 miles1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    120,353 miles
    Test number
    515133159955
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront coolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail120,353 miles (+10,840)3 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,353 miles
    Test number
    137245866192
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront coolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass109,513 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    109,513 miles
    Test number
    636699068733
    • MinorFront 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Fail109,513 miles (+9,919)1 dangerous1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,513 miles
    Test number
    702904150415
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass99,594 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    99,594 miles
    Test number
    849634682787
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear window broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside tyres worn on inner edges

  15. Fail99,594 miles (+10,491)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,594 miles
    Test number
    897556931003
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear window broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside tyres worn on inner edges

  16. Pass89,103 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    89,103 miles
    Test number
    737897831270
    • AdvisoryNearside Front side wall off tyre slight damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  17. Fail89,103 miles (+9,363)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,103 miles
    Test number
    940920988731
    • Repaired at testFront position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front side wall off tyre slight damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  18. Pass79,740 miles (+20)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    79,740 miles
    Test number
    546910775101
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre cut on sidewall

  19. Fail79,720 miles (+4,191)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,720 miles
    Test number
    387868365176
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre cut on sidewall

  20. Pass75,529 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    75,529 miles
    Test number
    357523124318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail75,529 miles (+8,137)1 dangerous6 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,529 miles
    Test number
    529511904365
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  22. Fail67,392 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,392 miles
    Test number
    849718093227
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  23. Pass67,392 miles (+6,370)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    67,392 miles
    Test number
    976628093226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass61,022 miles (+4,098)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    61,022 miles
    Test number
    659079442228
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine light on.

  25. Pass56,924 miles (+3,715)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    56,924 miles
    Test number
    455184231201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass53,209 miles (+4,224)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    53,209 miles
    Test number
    382828230440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass48,985 miles (+3,105)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    48,985 miles
    Test number
    273129029238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass45,880 miles (+6,987)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    45,880 miles
    Test number
    300533838467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass38,893 miles (+7,170)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    38,893 miles
    Test number
    981007527278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass31,723 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    31,723 miles
    Test number
    914628326258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail31,723 miles (+6,652)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,723 miles
    Test number
    280788126215
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine management light on

  32. Pass25,071 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    25,071 miles
    Test number
    732483945283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X788 NVX

Does X788 NVX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X788 NVX expired on 9 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X788 NVX?
The MOT on X788 NVX expired on 9 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X788 NVX done?
X788 NVX was recorded at 142,306 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2024, an average of 6,113 miles a year.
Has X788 NVX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X788 NVX has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on X788 NVX 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 X788 NVX find?
X788 NVX passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2024 with 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: offside lower windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside front upper macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 7 more.

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