VOLKSWAGEN

BEETLE CABRIOLET · Silver

DV05 XJJ

MOTExpired

MOT due5 Jan 2026

First reg1 May 2005

Mileage99,451 mi

TaxSORN

Tax due—

Vehicle age

21 years and 2 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 2 July 2026.

PASSED · 6 Jan 2025

Test date6 Jan 2025

Expiry5 Jan 2026

Test number346907775448

Mileage99,451 mi

AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

FAILED · 22 Nov 2024

Test date22 Nov 2024

Expiry—

Test number451096714052

Mileage99,438 mi

MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

AdvisoryReverse light inoperative

MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

MajorNearside Front Steering locking device ineffective Track rod end adjusting nut not secure DANGEROUS!!! (2.1.3 (d))

MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Body sill area has a hole due to corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Body sill area has a hole due to corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

AdvisoryExhaust front flexy pipe worn and fouling undertray

PASSED · 21 Nov 2023

Test date21 Nov 2023

Expiry20 Nov 2024

Test number926747050303

Mileage90,677 mi

Advisoryreverse light not working

AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

FAILED · 10 Nov 2023

Test date10 Nov 2023

Expiry—

Test number666545511179

Mileage90,662 mi

MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Advisoryreverse light not working

AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

MajorFront Inner Drive shaft securing bolt loose both sides (6.1.7 (a) (i))

PASSED · 1 Nov 2022

Test date1 Nov 2022

Expiry11 Nov 2023

Test number537221375142

Mileage83,721 mi

AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective mountings missing (6.1.2 (a))

AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on centre and backbox joints (6.1.2 (a))

AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

PASSED · 12 Nov 2021

Test date12 Nov 2021

Expiry11 Nov 2022

Test number196925649519

Mileage74,999 mi

MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

PASSED · 13 Oct 2020

Test date13 Oct 2020

Expiry10 Nov 2021

Test number620881177778

Mileage66,649 mi

AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

PASSED · 9 May 2019

Test date9 May 2019

Expiry10 Nov 2020

Test number882443564747

Mileage64,275 mi

AdvisoryNo reverse lights

MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

PASSED · 11 May 2018

Test date11 May 2018

Expiry10 May 2019

Test number625490324456

Mileage61,513 mi

FAILED · 10 May 2018

Test date10 May 2018

Expiry—

Test number164537371162

Mileage61,510 mi

FailExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

FailExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits most likely tail silencer. (7.3.D.3)

FailNearside Rear Braking system leaking caliper bleed nipple (3.6.A.1)

FailNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

FailOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

PASSED · 1 May 2017

Test date1 May 2017

Expiry7 May 2018

Test number186563065369

Mileage58,056 mi

Advisorytemporary repair been done to rear silencer

FAILED · 1 May 2017

Test date1 May 2017

Expiry—

Test number201247089377

Mileage58,055 mi

FailExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Advisoryfront tyres on o/s and n/s on 2mm and heavily scrubbed

FailNearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

AdvisoryOffside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

PASSED · 7 May 2016

Test date7 May 2016

Expiry7 May 2017

Test number220409625198

Mileage54,324 mi

AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Advisoryoil leak

Advisoryo/s/f tyre tread 3mm and wearing on inner edge

Advisoryn/s/f tyre tread 3mm

FAILED · 7 May 2016

Test date7 May 2016

Expiry—

Test number405042987186

Mileage54,324 mi

AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

FailOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Advisoryoil leak

Advisoryo/s/f tyre tread 3mm and wearing on inner edge

Advisoryn/s/f tyre tread 3mm

PASSED · 1 May 2015

Test date1 May 2015

Expiry7 May 2016

Test number908531125172

Mileage50,807 mi

AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

User Enteredexhaust rear box corroding

FAILED · 1 May 2015

Test date1 May 2015

Expiry—

Test number618691025114

Mileage50,807 mi

DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

User Enteredengine warning light illuminated

User Enteredcatalytic converter rattling

User Enteredexhaust rear box corroding

PASSED · 8 May 2014

Test date8 May 2014

Expiry7 May 2015

Test number716988224133

Mileage47,061 mi

AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

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

User Enteredexhaust rear box corroding and baffles loose

User Enteredo/s/r tyre tread low [2mm]

FAILED · 8 May 2014

Test date8 May 2014

Expiry—

Test number405028224111

Mileage47,061 mi

DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

User Enteredexhaust rear box corroding and baffles loose

User Enteredo/s/r tyre tread low [2mm]

PASSED · 8 May 2013

Test date8 May 2013

Expiry7 May 2014

Test number265738623127

Mileage42,694 mi

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

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

AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

User Enteredo/s/r tyre tread 3mm

User Enteredn/s/r brake pads on limits

PASSED · 8 May 2012

Test date8 May 2012

Expiry7 May 2013

Test number849579022123

Mileage38,810 mi

User Enteredfront brake discs slightly corroded

User Enteredfront brake pads low

User Enteredslight binding on o/s/f and n/s/f brakes

User Enteredn/s/r brake pads getting low

PASSED · 6 May 2011

Test date6 May 2011

Expiry7 May 2012

Test number238176521421

Mileage33,326 mi

FAILED · 5 May 2011

Test date5 May 2011

Expiry—

Test number279545821465

Mileage33,300 mi

FailFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

FailRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

PASSED · 8 May 2010

Test date8 May 2010

Expiry7 May 2011

Test number902398720187

Mileage26,661 mi

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)

PASSED · 18 Apr 2009

Test date18 Apr 2009

Expiry7 May 2010

Test number644378209140

Mileage19,284 mi

PASSED · 30 Apr 2008

Test date30 Apr 2008

Expiry7 May 2009

Test number292421628415

Mileage13,891 mi