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Volkswagen Beetle

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 1,984 cc

X79 WCNMOT history

X79 WCN is a silver petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 1 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 16 Feb 2023 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 52,966 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Feb 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Feb 2023
Mileage
52,966 mi
At MOT on 9 Feb 2022
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,849 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X79 WCN
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
1 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
9 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

X79 WCN was last recorded at 52,966 miles on 9 Feb 2022, 3,079 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
49,887 miles · 17 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
3,079 miles
Average per year
1,849 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 52,966 miles
  • 2021 – 49,887 miles
  • 2019 – 49,836 miles
  • 2018 – 48,736 miles
  • 2017 – 47,418 miles
  • 2016 – 45,179 miles
  • 2015 – 43,120 miles
  • 2014 – 40,516 miles
  • 2013 – 37,910 miles
  • 2012 – 35,645 miles
  • 2011 – 33,098 miles
  • 2010 – 31,801 miles
  • 2009 – 29,840 miles
  • 2008 – 27,644 miles
  • 2007 – 26,206 miles
  • 2006 – 24,481 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass52,966 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012

Full MOT history

22 tests since 13 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass52,966 miles (+3,079)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    52,966 miles
    Test number
    862935372108
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass49,887 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    49,887 miles
    Test number
    835782584976
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres cracking

  3. Fail49,876 miles (+40)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,876 miles
    Test number
    846047939095
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure middle clamp (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement handbrake lever (1.1.15 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake red but not sticking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass49,836 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    49,836 miles
    Test number
    711203305466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail49,836 miles (+1,100)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,836 miles
    Test number
    348333577179
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength undersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength undersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass48,736 miles (+1,318)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    48,736 miles
    Test number
    762466095874

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass47,418 miles (+2,239)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    47,418 miles
    Test number
    699125155971

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass45,179 miles (+2,059)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    45,179 miles
    Test number
    707638440805

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass43,120 miles (+2,604)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    43,120 miles
    Test number
    370635550730

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass40,516 miles (+2,606)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    40,516 miles
    Test number
    868272124336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail37,910 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,910 miles
    Test number
    227192503386
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass37,910 miles (+2,265)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    37,910 miles
    Test number
    727922003307
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass35,645 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    35,645 miles
    Test number
    318706902358
    • 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)
    • NoteE M Light on

  14. Fail35,645 miles (+2,547)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,645 miles
    Test number
    457286602451
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • NoteE M Light on
    • NoteFront wheel alignment check/adjust.

  15. Pass33,098 miles (+1,297)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    33,098 miles
    Test number
    905967001311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass31,801 miles8 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    31,801 miles
    Test number
    662606300386
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEML light on dash
    • NoteFront wipers worn
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Fail31,801 miles (+1,961)2 failures2 repaired8 advisories8 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,801 miles
    Test number
    101646800347
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEML light on dash
    • NoteFront wipers worn
    • NoteLow oil level
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteService light on dash

  18. Pass29,840 miles (+2,196)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    29,840 miles
    Test number
    221272399296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass27,644 miles (+1,438)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    27,644 miles
    Test number
    630053378216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass26,206 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    26,206 miles
    Test number
    374731287482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail26,206 miles (+1,725)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,206 miles
    Test number
    412851787225
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  22. Pass24,481 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    24,481 miles
    Test number
    113986156266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X79 WCN

Does X79 WCN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X79 WCN expired on 16 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X79 WCN?
The MOT on X79 WCN expired on 16 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X79 WCN done?
X79 WCN was recorded at 52,966 miles at its MOT on 9 Feb 2022, an average of 1,849 miles a year.
Has X79 WCN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X79 WCN has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on X79 WCN 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 X79 WCN find?
X79 WCN passed its latest MOT on 9 Feb 2022 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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