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White · Petrol · 2000 · 1,600 cc

X798 KUSMOT history

X798 KUS is a white petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 19 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 27 Mar 2024 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 93,397 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Mar 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Mar 2024
Mileage
93,397 mi
At MOT on 28 Mar 2023
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,975 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X798 KUS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
19 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
28 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

X798 KUS was last recorded at 93,397 miles on 28 Mar 2023, 103 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Apr 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,294 miles · 10 Apr 2021
Between the last two tests
103 miles
Average per year
1,975 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 93,397 miles
  • 2021 – 93,294 miles
  • 2019 – 93,235 miles
  • 2018 – 92,073 miles
  • 2017 – 90,840 miles
  • 2016 – 89,644 miles
  • 2014 – 88,040 miles
  • 2013 – 86,560 miles
  • 2012 – 85,732 miles
  • 2011 – 84,825 miles
  • 2010 – 82,458 miles
  • 2009 – 78,521 miles
  • 2008 – 72,511 miles
  • 2007 – 66,187 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,397 miles
  • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside central floor excessive corrosion , however not within prescribed area.

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.

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2009

Full MOT history

22 tests since 2 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,397 miles (+103)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    93,397 miles
    Test number
    832835966558
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside central floor excessive corrosion , however not within prescribed area.

  2. Pass93,294 miles (+59)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    93,294 miles
    Test number
    400095549916

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail93,235 miles (+1,162)7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,235 miles
    Test number
    543154175391
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at rear marked in yellow chalk (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill marked in yellow chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • 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 Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor marked in yellow chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both rear outer sills marked in yellow chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass92,073 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    92,073 miles
    Test number
    622628731339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail92,070 miles (+1,230)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,070 miles
    Test number
    574387204732
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass90,840 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    90,840 miles
    Test number
    493561216407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail90,837 miles (+1,193)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,837 miles
    Test number
    965106899403
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  8. Pass89,644 miles (+1,604)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    89,644 miles
    Test number
    678171890324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass88,040 miles (+1,480)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    88,040 miles
    Test number
    929353074235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail86,560 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,560 miles
    Test number
    345896863295
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass86,560 miles (+828)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    86,560 miles
    Test number
    987746163290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail85,732 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,732 miles
    Test number
    328005862417
    • Repaired at testOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  13. Pass85,732 miles (+907)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    85,732 miles
    Test number
    827595862251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass84,825 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    84,825 miles
    Test number
    528228831281
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail84,825 miles (+2,367)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,825 miles
    Test number
    736378031208
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass82,458 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    82,458 miles
    Test number
    150373840241
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail82,458 miles (+3,937)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,458 miles
    Test number
    440463240238
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass78,521 miles (+6,010)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    78,521 miles
    Test number
    932461169270
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass72,511 miles (+6,324)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    72,511 miles
    Test number
    973690768276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass66,187 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    66,187 miles
    Test number
    194954467278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail66,187 miles (+4,036)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,187 miles
    Test number
    763770167293
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteFuel flap not locking †lenses for number plates lights broken

  22. Pass62,151 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    62,151 miles
    Test number
    351383357189
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteCentre exhaust centre bracket loose
    • NoteFront wipers torn

Questions about X798 KUS

Does X798 KUS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X798 KUS expired on 27 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X798 KUS?
The MOT on X798 KUS expired on 27 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X798 KUS done?
X798 KUS was recorded at 93,397 miles at its MOT on 28 Mar 2023, an average of 1,975 miles a year.
Has X798 KUS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X798 KUS has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Aug 2019.
Has the mileage on X798 KUS 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 X798 KUS find?
X798 KUS passed its latest MOT on 28 Mar 2023 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside rear shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded; offside macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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