VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE GP56VAH has 26 MOTs

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This 2007 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE has Passed 16 MOTs and Failed 10 times since 2010

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 100,604 miles 6 months ago on Wednesday 12th November 2025 at 12:09.

The current MOT will expire in 6 months on Wednesday 11th November 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 12 months on Saturday 1st May 2027.

GP56VAH MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED11TH NOVEMBER 2026100,604 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
FAILED11TH NOVEMBER 2025100,604 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. MAJOR - Exhaust Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Exceeds Default Limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
PASSED4TH NOVEMBER 20243RD NOVEMBER 202595,928 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Has A Cut But Not Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords Outer Sidewall & Worn On Edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Has A Cut But Not Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords Outer Sidewall & Worn On Edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush Deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush Deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Vehicle Structure Or Chassis Corroded Within 30cm Of A Mounting, But Not Seriously Affecting Overall Security Corrosion And Hole In Outer Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Bonnet Release Lever Defective
  11. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED30TH OCTOBER 202495,928 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect Due To Condition Of Lens (4.1.2 (c))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect Due To Condition Of Lens (4.1.2 (c))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Lens Seriously Defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Lens Seriously Defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Has A Cut But Not Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords Outer Sidewall & Worn On Edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Has A Cut But Not Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords Outer Sidewall & Worn On Edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush Deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush Deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  11. ADVISORY - Offside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  12. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  13. MAJOR - Offside Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  14. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Vehicle Structure Or Chassis Corroded Within 30cm Of A Mounting, But Not Seriously Affecting Overall Security Corrosion And Hole In Outer Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  15. ADVISORY - Bonnet Release Lever Defective
  16. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED24TH OCTOBER 202323RD OCTOBER 202491,442 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Vehicle Structure Or Chassis Corroded Within 30cm Of A Mounting, But Not Seriously Affecting Overall Security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Undertray Not Fully Secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
FAILED24TH OCTOBER 202391,441 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Rear Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Vehicle Structure Or Chassis Corroded Within 30cm Of A Mounting, But Not Seriously Affecting Overall Security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Undertray Not Fully Secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
PASSED27TH JULY 202226TH JULY 202387,103 MI
FAILED22ND JULY 202287,046 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Damaged Or Deteriorated So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED22ND FEBRUARY 20219TH MARCH 202282,190 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
FAILED15TH FEBRUARY 202182,190 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  2. MAJOR - Offside Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Damaged Or Deteriorated So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
PASSED28TH FEBRUARY 20209TH MARCH 202179,293 MI
FAILED24TH FEBRUARY 202079,266 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength Sill Holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
PASSED7TH MARCH 20199TH MARCH 202074,402 MI
FAILED7TH MARCH 201974,402 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Engine Mil Inoperative Or Indicates A Malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
PASSED21ST FEBRUARY 20189TH MARCH 201970,904 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Engine Management Light Staying On
FAILED21ST FEBRUARY 201870,904 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  2. PRS - Offside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Engine Management Light Staying On
PASSED27TH FEBRUARY 20179TH MARCH 201866,155 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Eml Light On
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Road Wheel With A Slightly Distorted Bead Rim (4.2.a.1a)
PASSED10TH MARCH 20169TH MARCH 201760,748 MI
PASSED17TH JANUARY 201522ND JANUARY 201647,254 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Road Wheel Slightly Damaged (4.2.a.1a)
FAILED17TH JANUARY 201547,254 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Rear Fog Lamp Not Working (1.3.2b)
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Road Wheel Slightly Damaged (4.2.a.1a)
PASSED22ND JANUARY 201422ND JANUARY 201542,940 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
PASSED11TH JANUARY 201322ND JANUARY 201437,614 MI
PASSED11TH JANUARY 201222ND JANUARY 201332,567 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED14TH JANUARY 201122ND JANUARY 201227,778 MI
FAILED14TH JANUARY 201127,778 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Centre Stop Lamp Excessively Deteriorated So That It Is Not Visible From A Reasonable Distance (1.2.1d)
PASSED9TH JANUARY 201022ND JANUARY 201120,577 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

GP56VAH Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 62% | MOT Failure Rate: 38%

GP56VAH MOT Comments

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GP56VAH Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 100,604 miles | Average yearly mileage: 5,589 miles

GP56VAH FAQs

This Volkswagen Beetle with registration GP56VAH was manufactured on Monday 22nd January 2007 so it is currently 19 years old. Its colour is Blue and it has a 1.6 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 100,604 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 5,589 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 26 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Beetle beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2010. We can see 10 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means GP56VAH has a 62% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Beetle has had 51 Advisories, 2 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 14 Major, 0 Dangerous and 2 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Beetle is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 12 months on Saturday 1st May 2027 .

Does GP56VAH have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Wednesday 6th May 2026 GP56VAH does have an active MOT. Read more

Is GP56VAH Taxed?

Yes, as of Wednesday 6th May 2026 GP56VAH does have Tax. Read more

When does GP56VAH Tax expire?

The current Tax for GP56VAH will expire in 12 months on Saturday 1st May 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 GP56VAH MOT expire?

The current MOT for GP56VAH will expire in 6 months on Wednesday 11th November 2026. Read more

When did GP56VAH have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for GP56VAH was on Wednesday 12th November 2025 at 12:09. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has GP56VAH Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 26 MOTs on record for GP56VAH 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 GP56VAH Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 26 MOTs on record for GP56VAH we can see 10 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 62% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is GP56VAH?

GP56VAH is registered as a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle. Read more

How many miles has GP56VAH done?

The odometer reading for GP56VAH at the last MOT in November 2025 was 100,604 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 5,589 miles per year. Read more

How old is GP56VAH?

The vehicle GP56VAH was manufactured in 2007 so it is currently 19 years old. It was first registered on Monday 22nd January 2007. Read more

What colour is GP56VAH?

The official colour of GP56VAH is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does GP56VAH have?

GP56VAH has a 1.6 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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