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Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,984 cc

X8 SMYMOT history

X8 SMY is a blue petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 16 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 22 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 35,382 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Mar 2027
Mileage
35,382 mi
At MOT on 23 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,621 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X8 SMY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
16 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X8 SMY was last recorded at 35,382 miles on 23 Mar 2026, 30 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
35,352 miles · 18 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
30 miles
Average per year
1,621 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 35,382 miles
  • 2025 – 33,780 miles
  • 2024 – 30,434 miles
  • 2023 – 26,681 miles
  • 2022 – 22,950 miles
  • 2021 – 18,692 miles
  • 2020 – 16,531 miles
  • 2019 – 16,353 miles
  • 2018 – 16,035 miles
  • 2017 – 15,588 miles
  • 2016 – 15,179 miles
  • 2015 – 14,473 miles
  • 2014 – 13,717 miles
  • 2013 – 13,301 miles
  • 2012 – 11,836 miles
  • 2011 – 10,620 miles
  • 2010 – 9,634 miles
  • 2009 – 8,324 miles
  • 2008 – 6,299 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass35,382 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 11 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass35,382 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    35,382 miles
    Test number
    677655050218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail35,352 miles (+1,572)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,352 miles
    Test number
    156383858342
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

  3. Pass33,780 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    33,780 miles
    Test number
    672974406991

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail33,780 miles (+3,346)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,780 miles
    Test number
    823609964186
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

  5. Pass30,434 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    30,434 miles
    Test number
    183181134181
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  6. Fail30,434 miles (+3,753)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,434 miles
    Test number
    781323535476
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  7. Pass26,681 miles (+3,731)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    26,681 miles
    Test number
    515324780894
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass22,950 miles (+4,258)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    22,950 miles
    Test number
    716599864250
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass18,692 miles (+2,161)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    18,692 miles
    Test number
    187008880563

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass16,531 miles (+178)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    16,531 miles
    Test number
    550588696873

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass16,353 miles (+318)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    16,353 miles
    Test number
    986132314993
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass16,035 miles (+447)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    16,035 miles
    Test number
    647086128718

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass15,588 miles (+409)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    15,588 miles
    Test number
    643639549544

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass15,179 miles (+706)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    15,179 miles
    Test number
    384746504410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass14,473 miles (+756)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    14,473 miles
    Test number
    189422775072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass13,717 miles (+416)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    13,717 miles
    Test number
    145492664403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass13,301 miles (+1,465)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    13,301 miles
    Test number
    386889143099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass11,836 miles (+1,216)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    11,836 miles
    Test number
    538797562055
    • NoteTow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

  19. Pass10,620 miles (+986)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    10,620 miles
    Test number
    977840781003
    • NoteNearside rear indicator not working intermittant.

  20. Pass9,634 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    9,634 miles
    Test number
    303347690045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail9,634 miles (+1,310)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,634 miles
    Test number
    740997890027
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  22. Pass8,324 miles (+2,025)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    8,324 miles
    Test number
    431802989057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass6,299 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    6,299 miles
    Test number
    521812008137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X8 SMY

Does X8 SMY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X8 SMY is valid until 22 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on X8 SMY?
The MOT on X8 SMY is valid until 22 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X8 SMY done?
X8 SMY was recorded at 35,382 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2026, an average of 1,621 miles a year.
Has X8 SMY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X8 SMY has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on X8 SMY 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 X8 SMY find?
X8 SMY passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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