VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE DS09MVC has 22 MOTs

Has MOT
Has Tax

This 2009 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE has Passed 16 MOTs and Failed 6 times since 2012

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 97,151 miles 3 months ago on Friday 7th August 2026 at 11:15.

The current MOT will expire in 10 months on Tuesday 17th August 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 9 months on Sunday 1st August 2027.

DS09MVC MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED17TH AUGUST 202797,151 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
FAILED7TH AUGUST 202697,148 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED18TH AUGUST 202517TH AUGUST 202682,106 MI
PASSED24TH APRIL 202510TH MAY 202680,857 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brakes Imbalanced Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
FAILED24TH APRIL 202580,857 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. PRS - Nearside Front Position Lamp Not Working Side Lamp (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brakes Imbalanced Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
PASSED24TH APRIL 202410TH MAY 202576,836 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
FAILED19TH APRIL 202476,802 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Not Working On Main Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. MAJOR - Engine Mil Inoperative Or Indicates A Malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  8. MAJOR - Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content At Idle Exceeds Manufacturer's Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  9. MAJOR - Exhaust Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  10. MAJOR - Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Exceeds Manufacturer's Specified Limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  11. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED3RD MAY 202310TH MAY 202475,448 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Outer Tyre Has A Cut But Not Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED3RD MAY 202375,447 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Outer Tyre Has A Cut But Not Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Insecure So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  6. MAJOR - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  7. MAJOR - Offside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  8. PRS - Nearside Front Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
  9. PRS - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
  10. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Too High (4.1.2 (a))
  11. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED11TH MAY 202210TH MAY 202370,614 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Non Obligatory Mirror Damaged
FAILED11TH MAY 202270,614 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Non Obligatory Mirror Damaged
PASSED2ND FEBRUARY 20221ST FEBRUARY 202370,532 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED21ST DECEMBER 202028TH DECEMBER 202166,561 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
PASSED27TH DECEMBER 201928TH DECEMBER 202062,211 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Inner Sills Corroded Both Sides
PASSED28TH DECEMBER 201828TH DECEMBER 201957,514 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Macpherson Strut Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Top Mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED27TH DECEMBER 201728TH DECEMBER 201853,287 MI
PASSED29TH DECEMBER 201628TH DECEMBER 201748,845 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Engine And Outer Sill Covers Fitted Partial Check Only
PASSED21ST JULY 201531ST JULY 201639,278 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (6.3.1d)
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (6.3.1d)
  3. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
FAILED15TH JULY 201538,974 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Rear Brake Cable Has Restricted Free Movement (3.5.1k)
  2. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (6.3.1d)
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (6.3.1d)
  4. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
  5. USER ENTERED - Items Removed From Driver's View Prior To Test
PASSED1ST AUGUST 201431ST JULY 201533,028 MI
PASSED17TH JULY 201331ST JULY 201425,139 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED18TH JULY 201231ST JULY 201319,561 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

DS09MVC Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 73% | MOT Failure Rate: 27%

DS09MVC MOT Comments

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DS09MVC Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 97,151 miles | Average yearly mileage: 5,715 miles

DS09MVC FAQs

This Volkswagen Beetle with registration DS09MVC was manufactured on Friday 31st July 2009 so it is currently 17 years old. Its colour is Black and it has a 1.6 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 97,151 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 5,715 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 22 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Beetle beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2012. We can see 6 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means DS09MVC has a 73% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Beetle has had 44 Advisories, 6 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 11 Major, 1 Dangerous and 1 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Beetle is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 9 months on Sunday 1st August 2027 .

Does DS09MVC have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Sunday 1st November 2026 DS09MVC does have an active MOT. Read more

Is DS09MVC Taxed?

Yes, as of Sunday 1st November 2026 DS09MVC does have Tax. Read more

When does DS09MVC Tax expire?

The current Tax for DS09MVC will expire in 9 months on Sunday 1st August 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does DS09MVC MOT expire?

The current MOT for DS09MVC will expire in 10 months on Tuesday 17th August 2027. Read more

When did DS09MVC have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for DS09MVC was on Friday 7th August 2026 at 11:15. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has DS09MVC Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 22 MOTs on record for DS09MVC we can see 16 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has DS09MVC Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 22 MOTs on record for DS09MVC we can see 6 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 73% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is DS09MVC?

DS09MVC is registered as a 2009 Volkswagen Beetle. Read more

How many miles has DS09MVC done?

The odometer reading for DS09MVC at the last MOT in August 2026 was 97,151 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 5,715 miles per year. Read more

How old is DS09MVC?

The vehicle DS09MVC was manufactured in 2009 so it is currently 17 years old. It was first registered on Friday 31st July 2009. Read more

What colour is DS09MVC?

The official colour of DS09MVC is recorded as Black. Read more

What engine does DS09MVC have?

DS09MVC has a 1.6 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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