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VOLKSWAGEN

BEETLE · Turquoise

BHW5 70A
MOTExpired
MOT due17 Feb 2018
First reg20 Jul 1963
Mileage25,595 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

62 years and 11 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 4 February 2026.

PASSED · 18 Feb 2017
Test date18 Feb 2017
Expiry17 Feb 2018
Test number428652702336
Mileage25,595 mi
FAILED · 18 Feb 2017
Test date18 Feb 2017
Expiry
Test number761660180663
Mileage25,595 mi
PrsOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
PASSED · 11 Feb 2016
Test date11 Feb 2016
Expiry10 Feb 2017
Test number900523365982
Mileage19,752 mi
AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
PASSED · 9 Jun 2014
Test date9 Jun 2014
Expiry8 Jun 2015
Test number657720664155
Mileage15,821 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
PASSED · 13 Sep 2012
Test date13 Sep 2012
Expiry15 Sep 2013
Test number335167752469
Mileage15,292 mi
AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
FAILED · 12 Sep 2012
Test date12 Sep 2012
Expiry
Test number195896452207
Mileage15,290 mi
FailOffside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
PASSED · 16 Sep 2011
Test date16 Sep 2011
Expiry15 Sep 2012
Test number327039951467
Mileage14,279 mi
AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
FAILED · 16 Sep 2011
Test date16 Sep 2011
Expiry
Test number429759051277
Mileage0 mi
FailOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
FailIndicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
FailDriver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
FailNearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
FailNearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
FailOffside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
PASSED · 27 Aug 2010
Test date27 Aug 2010
Expiry26 Aug 2011
Test number342289130286
Mileage12,504 mi
FAILED · 27 Aug 2010
Test date27 Aug 2010
Expiry
Test number261029530219
Mileage12,502 mi
FailService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
User Enteredadvise rear bumper missing
User Enteredadvise n/s/f tyre close to limit
FAILED · 26 Jul 2010
Test date26 Jul 2010
Expiry
Test number752427800210
Mileage12,377 mi
FailNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FailOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FailHorn not working (1.6.2a)
FailRegistration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
FailNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)
FailOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)
FailNearside Front Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
FailOffside Front Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
FailNearside Rear Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
FailOffside Rear Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
FailDriver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
FailOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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 Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
FailOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
FailNearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
FailOffside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
FailNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FailRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
FailOffside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
FailNearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
FailOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
FailNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
FailOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
FailRear Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
FailService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
FAILED · 26 Jul 2010
Test date26 Jul 2010
Expiry
Test number583577300200
Mileage12,375 mi
FailRear Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
FailNearside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
FailOffside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
FailNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FailOffside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
FailHorn not working (1.6.2a)
FailOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
FailOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
FailNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
FailNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
FailNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
FailNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
FailOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
FailOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FailNearside Outer Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
FailFront Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
FailOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
User EnteredBOTH FRONT SEATS CANNOT SECURE IN THE UPRIGHT POSITION DUE TO VEHICLE ORIGINAL DESIGN
User EnteredBOTH REAR FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSES UN-CLIPPED
PASSED · 30 May 2009
Test date30 May 2009
Expiry29 May 2010
Test number982960659132
Mileage9,870 mi
PASSED · 25 Apr 2008
Test date25 Apr 2008
Expiry24 Apr 2009
Test number362626718157
Mileage6,647 mi
FAILED · 22 Apr 2008
Test date22 Apr 2008
Expiry
Test number882383618126
Mileage6,627 mi
FailOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
FailNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
FailNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
FailRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
FailRear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
FailNearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
FailOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
FailNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
FailOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
FailOffside Steering component cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
FailNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
FailOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
PASSED · 29 Sep 2006
Test date29 Sep 2006
Expiry28 Sep 2007
Test number634032176259
Mileage321 mi