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Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 1,984 cc

X796 CPBMOT history

X796 CPB is a silver petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 4 Oct 2000. Its MOT expired on 27 Oct 2024 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 110,972 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Oct 2024
Mileage
110,972 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2023
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,198 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X796 CPB
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
4 Oct 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

X796 CPB was last recorded at 110,972 miles on 20 Oct 2023, 27 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 Sept 2008: 42,193 miles, lower than 400,624 miles on 19 Sept 2007.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
110,945 miles · 28 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
27 miles
Average per year
4,198 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 110,972 miles
  • 2022 – 110,945 miles
  • 2021 – 110,944 miles
  • 2020 – 110,928 miles
  • 2018 – 108,147 miles
  • 2017 – 99,860 miles
  • 2016 – 95,027 miles
  • 2015 – 92,454 miles
  • 2014 – 87,665 miles
  • 2013 – 77,858 miles
  • 2012 – 63,678 miles
  • 2010 – 55,819 miles
  • 2009 – 50,019 miles
  • 2008 – 42,193 miles
  • 2007 – 400,624 miles
  • 2006 – 39,333 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,972 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))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.

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both N/S and O/S

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear fog lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 26 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,972 miles (+27)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    110,972 miles
    Test number
    602858740011
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass110,945 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    110,945 miles
    Test number
    572065115877
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper top mounts movement
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Fail110,944 miles7 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,944 miles
    Test number
    698733016441
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer sill damaged

  4. Pass110,944 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2022
    Odometer
    110,944 miles
    Test number
    388909856145
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail110,942 miles (+14)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,942 miles
    Test number
    830080047866
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass110,928 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    110,928 miles
    Test number
    360134271410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail110,928 miles (+2,781)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,928 miles
    Test number
    363595590348
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass108,147 miles (+8,287)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    108,147 miles
    Test number
    727258630855
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass99,860 miles (+4,833)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    99,860 miles
    Test number
    146162260956

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass95,027 miles (+2,573)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    95,027 miles
    Test number
    705988306479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass92,454 miles (+4,789)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    92,454 miles
    Test number
    734646624082
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre bracket insecure

  12. Pass87,665 miles1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    87,665 miles
    Test number
    539989044335
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteExhaust system deteriorated
    • NoteNearside mirror damaged
    • NoteNearside rear tyre deteriorated
    • NoteOffside lower body damaged

  13. Fail87,665 miles (+9,807)11 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,665 miles
    Test number
    317939334336
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteNearside mirror damaged
    • NoteNearside rear tyre deteriorated
    • NoteOffside lower body damaged

  14. Pass77,858 miles (+14,180)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    77,858 miles
    Test number
    958429903393
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass63,678 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    63,678 miles
    Test number
    896374802126
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail63,678 miles (+21)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,678 miles
    Test number
    505474802124
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail63,657 miles (+7,838)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,657 miles
    Test number
    967261002168
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  18. Pass55,819 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    55,819 miles
    Test number
    432960150277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail55,818 miles (+5,799)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,818 miles
    Test number
    572479540207
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteCut on nearside front tyre but not enough to reach the cords or ply
    • NoteOffside front fog lamp housing damaged

  20. Pass50,019 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    50,019 miles
    Test number
    271015369280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail50,003 miles (+7,810)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,003 miles
    Test number
    310340269406
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  22. Pass42,193 miles (-358,431)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    42,193 miles
    Test number
    712321668288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail400,624 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    400,624 miles
    Test number
    120452267298
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  24. Pass400,624 miles (+361,291)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    400,624 miles
    Test number
    320522967435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail39,333 miles3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,333 miles
    Test number
    211459966298
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

  26. Pass39,333 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    39,333 miles
    Test number
    361349866235
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Questions about X796 CPB

Does X796 CPB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X796 CPB expired on 27 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X796 CPB?
The MOT on X796 CPB expired on 27 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X796 CPB done?
X796 CPB was recorded at 110,972 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2023, an average of 4,198 miles a year.
Has X796 CPB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X796 CPB has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on X796 CPB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Sept 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X796 CPB find?
X796 CPB passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2023 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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