VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE V13COS has 29 MOTs

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This 2006 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE has Passed 17 MOTs and Failed 12 times since 2009

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 86,956 miles 3 months ago on Monday 8th June 2026 at 15:40.

The current MOT will expire in 9 months on Monday 7th June 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 9 months on Tuesday 1st June 2027.

V13COS MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED7TH JUNE 202786,956 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
FAILED8TH JUNE 202686,952 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Supplementary Restraint System Warning Lamp Indicates A Fault (7.1.6 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
  3. MAJOR - Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  4. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Pin Or Bush Likely To Become Detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
FAILED28TH APRIL 202686,944 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (3.5 (a))
  3. MAJOR - Driver's Seat Fore And Aft Adjustment Mechanism Not Functioning As Intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  6. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Tyre Has A Bulge, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure Outer Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. ADVISORY - Auxiliary Belt Cracking
  10. MAJOR - Nearside Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Split Or Insecure, No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  11. MAJOR - Nearside Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Strength Or Continuity Significantly Reduced Outer Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
PASSED1ST MAY 202526TH MAY 202683,029 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Nail In Tyre X2
  4. MINOR - Nearside Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
PASSED9TH MAY 202426TH MAY 202579,736 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED2ND MAY 202326TH MAY 202476,807 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
FAILED29TH APRIL 202376,775 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Rear Registration Plate Does Not Conform To The Specified Requirements (0.1 (d))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Split Or Insecure, No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
PASSED6TH MAY 202226TH MAY 202373,680 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  2. MINOR - Nearside Front Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
FAILED6TH MAY 202273,680 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Not Working On Main Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Rear Registration Plate Does Not Conform To The Specified Requirements (0.1 (d))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  6. MINOR - Nearside Front Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED14TH MAY 202126TH MAY 202270,301 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
FAILED14TH MAY 202170,301 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Driver's Seat Insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Rear Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. MAJOR - Nearside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Split Or Insecure, No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
PASSED7TH MAY 202026TH MAY 202167,191 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 - Nearside Integral Body Structure Or Chassis Corroded Within 30cm Of A Mounting, But Not Seriously Affecting Overall Security Outer Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
FAILED7TH MAY 202067,191 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 - Nearside Integral Body Structure Or Chassis Corroded Within 30cm Of A Mounting, But Not Seriously Affecting Overall Security Outer Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  4. PRS - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  5. PRS - Offside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
PASSED10TH MAY 201926TH MAY 202063,522 MI
FAILED10TH MAY 201963,522 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Front Registration Plate Incorrect (0.1 (c))
  2. MAJOR - Rear Registration Plate Incorrect (0.1 (c))
  3. MAJOR - Central Exhaust System Insecure Needs Bracket Welding On (6.1.2 (a))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED22ND MAY 201826TH MAY 201959,031 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Coil Spring Corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Corroded
FAILED22ND MAY 201859,031 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Rear Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Coil Spring Corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Corroded
PASSED23RD MAY 201726TH MAY 201853,689 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Both Rear Tyres Lifted On Inner Edge
  2. ADVISORY - Central Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Corroded
FAILED23RD MAY 201753,689 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Rear Inner Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (3.5.1g)
  4. FAIL - Rear Registration Plate Character(s) Likely To Be Misread (6.3.4b)
  5. ADVISORY - Both Rear Tyres Lifted On Inner Edge
  6. ADVISORY - Central Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
  7. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Corroded
PASSED4TH MAY 201626TH MAY 201748,803 MI
PASSED21ST MAY 201526TH MAY 201642,736 MI
FAILED21ST MAY 201542,736 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
  2. FAIL - Front Registration Plate Character(s) Likely To Be Misread (6.3.4b)
  3. FAIL - Rear Registration Plate Character(s) Likely To Be Misread (6.3.4b)
  4. FAIL - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  5. FAIL - Offside Front Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (3.5.1g)
PASSED7TH MAY 201426TH MAY 201536,471 MI
FAILED7TH MAY 201436,471 MI
 
  1. PRS - Rear Registration Plate Has A Feature Which Changes The Appearance Or Legibility Of The Characters (6.3.4c)
PASSED10TH MAY 201326TH MAY 201430,755 MI
PASSED19TH MAY 201226TH MAY 201326,588 MI
FAILED27TH MAY 201122,316 MI
 
  1. PRS - Front Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
PASSED27TH MAY 201126TH MAY 201222,316 MI
PASSED24TH AUGUST 200923RD AUGUST 201020,722 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

V13COS Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 59% | MOT Failure Rate: 41%

V13COS MOT Comments

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V13COS Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 86,956 miles | Average yearly mileage: 4,348 miles

V13COS FAQs

This Volkswagen Beetle with registration V13COS was manufactured on Friday 11th August 2006 so it is currently 20 years old. Its colour is Blue and it has a 1.4 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 86,956 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 4,348 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 29 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Beetle beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2009. We can see 12 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means V13COS has a 59% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Beetle has had 46 Advisories, 4 PRS Notices, 3 Minor, 22 Major, 3 Dangerous and 9 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 Tuesday 1st June 2027 .

Does V13COS have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Saturday 29th August 2026 V13COS does have an active MOT. Read more

Is V13COS Taxed?

Yes, as of Saturday 29th August 2026 V13COS does have Tax. Read more

When does V13COS Tax expire?

The current Tax for V13COS will expire in 9 months on Tuesday 1st June 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 V13COS MOT expire?

The current MOT for V13COS will expire in 9 months on Monday 7th June 2027. Read more

When did V13COS have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for V13COS was on Monday 8th June 2026 at 15:40. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has V13COS Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 29 MOTs on record for V13COS we can see 17 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 V13COS Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 29 MOTs on record for V13COS we can see 12 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 59% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is V13COS?

V13COS is registered as a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle. Read more

How many miles has V13COS done?

The odometer reading for V13COS at the last MOT in June 2026 was 86,956 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 4,348 miles per year. Read more

How old is V13COS?

The vehicle V13COS was manufactured in 2006 so it is currently 20 years old. It was first registered on Friday 11th August 2006. Read more

What colour is V13COS?

The official colour of V13COS is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does V13COS have?

V13COS has a 1.4 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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