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VOLKSWAGEN

BEETLE · Red

ST52 GUD
MOTValid
MOT due27 Nov 2026
First reg6 Nov 2002
Mileage108,146 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

23 years and 7 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 23 February 2026.

PASSED · 28 Nov 2025
Test date28 Nov 2025
Expiry27 Nov 2026
Test number554239895299
Mileage108,146 mi
AdvisoryCentral Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
FAILED · 6 Nov 2025
Test date6 Nov 2025
Expiry
Test number311925733392
Mileage108,146 mi
MajorNearside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
MajorOffside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryCentral Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MinorNearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 14 Nov 2024
Test date14 Nov 2024
Expiry24 Nov 2025
Test number589686367479
Mileage105,243 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
PASSED · 30 Oct 2023
Test date30 Oct 2023
Expiry24 Nov 2024
Test number291908300794
Mileage102,756 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
PASSED · 1 Nov 2022
Test date1 Nov 2022
Expiry24 Nov 2023
Test number115045121204
Mileage100,142 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From master cylinder to abs pump (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED · 25 Nov 2021
Test date25 Nov 2021
Expiry24 Nov 2022
Test number463775369187
Mileage97,146 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at rear fixture point (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at rear fixture point (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED · 11 Nov 2021
Test date11 Nov 2021
Expiry
Test number503294047572
Mileage97,146 mi
MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at rear fixture point (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement at rear fixture point (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 20 Oct 2020
Test date20 Oct 2020
Expiry18 Nov 2021
Test number195502693277
Mileage95,429 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))
FAILED · 20 Oct 2020
Test date20 Oct 2020
Expiry
Test number945887677412
Mileage95,424 mi
MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
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 · 4 Nov 2019
Test date4 Nov 2019
Expiry18 Nov 2020
Test number170078349922
Mileage93,829 mi
FAILED · 25 Oct 2019
Test date25 Oct 2019
Expiry
Test number174343032508
Mileage93,825 mi
MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 25 Oct 2018
Test date25 Oct 2018
Expiry18 Nov 2019
Test number467127866638
Mileage92,013 mi
PASSED · 14 Nov 2017
Test date14 Nov 2017
Expiry18 Nov 2018
Test number214264634501
Mileage89,869 mi
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
PASSED · 21 Oct 2016
Test date21 Oct 2016
Expiry18 Nov 2017
Test number666615761985
Mileage86,471 mi
PASSED · 19 Nov 2015
Test date19 Nov 2015
Expiry18 Nov 2016
Test number607261627742
Mileage84,100 mi
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (7.1.2)
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
PASSED · 28 Oct 2014
Test date28 Oct 2014
Expiry27 Oct 2015
Test number439311704389
Mileage79,509 mi
AdvisoryNearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryOffside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
FAILED · 28 Oct 2014
Test date28 Oct 2014
Expiry
Test number497451704339
Mileage79,507 mi
FailNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
AdvisoryOffside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
PASSED · 24 Oct 2013
Test date24 Oct 2013
Expiry23 Oct 2014
Test number607537793261
Mileage75,896 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
User EnteredOil leak
PASSED · 24 Oct 2012
Test date24 Oct 2012
Expiry23 Oct 2013
Test number378638692291
Mileage72,830 mi
FAILED · 24 Oct 2012
Test date24 Oct 2012
Expiry
Test number389238292260
Mileage72,822 mi
FailOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
PASSED · 19 Oct 2011
Test date19 Oct 2011
Expiry18 Oct 2012
Test number859922291249
Mileage68,622 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)
FAILED · 19 Oct 2011
Test date19 Oct 2011
Expiry
Test number236912691256
Mileage68,617 mi
FailFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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 · 3 Nov 2010
Test date3 Nov 2010
Expiry19 Nov 2011
Test number473187600439
Mileage60,993 mi
PASSED · 10 Nov 2009
Test date10 Nov 2009
Expiry19 Nov 2010
Test number402204619484
Mileage51,432 mi
PASSED · 20 Nov 2008
Test date20 Nov 2008
Expiry19 Nov 2009
Test number684745028343
Mileage45,877 mi
PASSED · 15 Nov 2007
Test date15 Nov 2007
Expiry14 Nov 2008
Test number462549417390
Mileage42,766 mi
PASSED · 15 Nov 2006
Test date15 Nov 2006
Expiry14 Nov 2007
Test number663929216392
Mileage37,035 mi
PASSED · 11 Oct 2005
Test date11 Oct 2005
Expiry6 Nov 2006
Test number753444785290
Mileage27,053 mi