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VOLKSWAGEN

BEETLE · Blue

5407 AD
MOTExpired
MOT due30 May 2026
First reg1 Sep 1960
Mileage19,533 mi
TaxTaxed
Tax due1 Feb 2027

Vehicle age

65 years and 9 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 25 April 2026.

PASSED · 23 May 2025
Test date23 May 2025
Expiry30 May 2026
Test number109404387279
Mileage19,533 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
AdvisorySlight play in both front axle king-pins
AdvisoryWindscreen wash intermittent operation
PASSED · 31 May 2024
Test date31 May 2024
Expiry30 May 2025
Test number526443067672
Mileage19,419 mi
AdvisorySlight play in front suspension kingpins
AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryWindscreen wash poor
PASSED · 14 Feb 2023
Test date14 Feb 2023
Expiry13 Feb 2024
Test number870596942653
Mileage19,337 mi
AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front play in pins and bushes front suspension
AdvisoryOffside Front play in pins and bushes front suspension
PASSED · 2 Jul 2021
Test date2 Jul 2021
Expiry1 Jul 2022
Test number593624960222
Mileage18,856 mi
PASSED · 25 May 2019
Test date25 May 2019
Expiry24 Nov 2020
Test number134705778213
Mileage18,018 mi
PASSED · 30 Jun 2018
Test date30 Jun 2018
Expiry29 Jun 2019
Test number333053968389
Mileage17,909 mi
PASSED · 13 May 2017
Test date13 May 2017
Expiry12 May 2018
Test number797699971482
Mileage17,722 mi
PASSED · 27 Feb 2016
Test date27 Feb 2016
Expiry10 Mar 2017
Test number659822770910
Mileage17,444 mi
PASSED · 25 Feb 2015
Test date25 Feb 2015
Expiry10 Mar 2016
Test number238346855064
Mileage17,213 mi
User Enteredfront brake judder
User Enteredrear brake imbalance
User Enteredplay in o/s/f suspension king pin
User Enteredplay in n/s/f suspension lower swivel
User Enteredsteering box leak + some play
PASSED · 11 Mar 2014
Test date11 Mar 2014
Expiry10 Mar 2015
Test number506460074015
Mileage16,971 mi
User Enteredfront brake judder
User Enteredplay in n/s/f suspension lower swivel
User Enteredplay in o/s/f suspension king pin
User Enteredsteering box leaking
User Enteredengine oil leak
User Entered**rear brake imbalance 30% (max allowed)**
FAILED · 11 Mar 2014
Test date11 Mar 2014
Expiry—
Test number995500474016
Mileage16,971 mi
FailOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
FailWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FailParking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)
FailSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
FailBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
User Enteredfront brake judder
User Enteredplay in n/s/f suspension lower swivel
User Enteredplay in o/s/f suspension king pin
User Enteredtyre valve stems rubbing on wheel tims (sharp edges)
User Enteredsteering box leaking
User Enteredengine oil leak
PASSED · 20 Feb 2013
Test date20 Feb 2013
Expiry19 Feb 2014
Test number998351853009
Mileage16,789 mi
User EnteredHeavy surface corrosion to o/s rear floor by subframe mount
User EnteredMajor engine oil leak
User Enteredboth rear diff tube gaitors split
User Enteredcar has been significantly lowered
FAILED · 12 Feb 2013
Test date12 Feb 2013
Expiry—
Test number506603443041
Mileage16,789 mi
FailSteering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
FailFuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
FailWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FailNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
FailOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
FailNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
FailOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
User EnteredHeavy surface corrosion to o/s rear floor by subframe mount
User EnteredMajor engine oil leak
PASSED · 11 Jan 2012
Test date11 Jan 2012
Expiry1 Feb 2013
Test number659971812060
Mileage16,408 mi
FAILED · 11 Jan 2012
Test date11 Jan 2012
Expiry—
Test number966561312049
Mileage16,408 mi
FailNearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
FailNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
FailOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
FailBootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
PASSED · 2 Feb 2011
Test date2 Feb 2011
Expiry1 Feb 2012
Test number515763531008
Mileage15,529 mi
FAILED · 31 Jan 2011
Test date31 Jan 2011
Expiry—
Test number187101531027
Mileage15,529 mi
FailRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FailNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
FailOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
FailNearside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
FailOffside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
FailNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
FailOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
FAILED · 18 Jan 2011
Test date18 Jan 2011
Expiry—
Test number137728411066
Mileage15,743 mi
FailFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FailRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
FailNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
FailOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
FailBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (3.6.C.3)
FailNearside Front Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)
FailOffside Front Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)
FailFuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
FailFuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
FailFuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
FailBrake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
FailFront Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
User EnteredO/S/R and N/S/R chassis / floor been poorly repaired and not fully welded but out side 30cm of load bearing points.
User Enteredo/s/f and n/s/f inner arches and bulk head had poor repair and not fully welded but out side the 30cm load bearing points.
User Enteredspeado cable fouling stearing arm abd shocker
User EnteredDue to suspention being lowered causing stearing arm be adverse angle
User Entered2mm lift to o/s/f and n/s/f kingpin
PASSED · 19 Jan 2010
Test date19 Jan 2010
Expiry18 Jan 2011
Test number402359010008
Mileage14,914 mi
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
User EnteredN/S/F lower shock mount nut not fully on thread
User EnteredO/S/F lower shock mount nut not fully on thread
FAILED · 14 Jan 2010
Test date14 Jan 2010
Expiry—
Test number640374010058
Mileage14,914 mi
FailNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
FailOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
FailNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FailIndicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
FailBody insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
FailOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
FailNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
FailNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
User EnteredN/S/F lower shock mount nut not fully on thread
User EnteredO/S/F lower shock mount nut not fully on thread
PASSED · 6 Apr 2009
Test date6 Apr 2009
Expiry5 Apr 2010
Test number831166699089
Mileage14,773 mi