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BEETLE · Orange

RPK1 48M
MOTExpired
MOT due24 Feb 2021
First reg1 Aug 1973
Mileage89,243 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

52 years and 11 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 17 January 2026.

PASSED · 25 Feb 2020
Test date25 Feb 2020
Expiry24 Feb 2021
Test number225628419746
Mileage89,243 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 14 May 2018
Test date14 May 2018
Expiry21 May 2019
Test number532886187855
Mileage87,210 mi
Advisorybrake pedal spongy (adjustment needed)
AdvisoryOil leak engine
PASSED · 22 May 2017
Test date22 May 2017
Expiry21 May 2018
Test number190166256363
Mileage85,832 mi
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
PASSED · 23 May 2014
Test date23 May 2014
Expiry22 May 2015
Test number129343844165
Mileage84,949 mi
User Enteredcorrosion to n/s floor
User Enteredengine oil leaks
User Enteredbrakes spongy
PASSED · 22 May 2013
Test date22 May 2013
Expiry21 May 2014
Test number378802343114
Mileage84,081 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
FAILED · 8 May 2013
Test date8 May 2013
Expiry
Test number699648823186
Mileage84,076 mi
FailFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
FailOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
FailNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
FailOffside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
FailNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
PASSED · 27 Apr 2012
Test date27 Apr 2012
Expiry5 May 2013
Test number775458612197
Mileage83,369 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
User Enteredhole under rear seat-wheel arch
User Enteredn/s frunt wing and runing bord luse
FAILED · 25 Apr 2012
Test date25 Apr 2012
Expiry
Test number739886912153
Mileage83,362 mi
FailNearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
FailOffside Front Lower Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
FailNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
User Enteredhole under rear seat-wheel arch
User Enteredn/s frunt wing and runing bord luse
PASSED · 6 May 2011
Test date6 May 2011
Expiry5 May 2012
Test number276046021491
Mileage82,501 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
AdvisoryOffside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
PASSED · 9 Jun 2010
Test date9 Jun 2010
Expiry22 Jun 2011
Test number390880860196
Mileage80,919 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
AdvisoryOffside Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
PASSED · 4 Jun 2009
Test date4 Jun 2009
Expiry22 Jun 2010
Test number281205859105
Mileage78,951 mi
User Enteredboth front tyre walls cracking, nick in drivers seatbelt, corrosion @ front floor pans.
PASSED · 3 Jun 2008
Test date3 Jun 2008
Expiry22 Jun 2009
Test number720955758152
Mileage76,729 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
User Enteredfuel pipe from tank rusty
PASSED · 8 Jun 2007
Test date8 Jun 2007
Expiry22 Jun 2008
Test number851149157148
Mileage74,697 mi
AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
User Enteredlong travel on handbrake
PASSED · 23 Jun 2006
Test date23 Jun 2006
Expiry22 Jun 2007
Test number502174976148
Mileage72,944 mi
FAILED · 22 Jun 2006
Test date22 Jun 2006
Expiry
Test number320483576156
Mileage72,935 mi
FailHorn not working (1.6.2a)
FailSteering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)
FailNearside Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)