VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE V40RET has 20 MOTs

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This 2007 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE has Passed 16 MOTs and Failed 4 times since 2010

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 42,695 miles 7 months ago on Wednesday 26th November 2025 at 17:32.

The current MOT will expire in 5 months on Monday 30th November 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 5 months on Tuesday 1st December 2026.

V40RET MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED30TH NOVEMBER 202642,695 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Axle Beam Bushes Deteriorating
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED27TH NOVEMBER 202430TH NOVEMBER 202541,399 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Minor Chips To Windscreen
  2. ADVISORY - Stop Lamp(s) Non-Obligatory Stop Lamp Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Nail In Tyre
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED22ND NOVEMBER 202441,380 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  4. MINOR - Nearside Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  5. MINOR - Offside Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Minor Chips To Windscreen
  7. ADVISORY - Stop Lamp(s) Non-Obligatory Stop Lamp Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Nail In Tyre
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED27TH NOVEMBER 202330TH NOVEMBER 202440,273 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  2. MINOR - Offside Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View Stone Chips (3.2 (a) (i))
FAILED24TH NOVEMBER 202340,264 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside 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. MAJOR - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  3. MINOR - Nearside Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  4. MINOR - Offside Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View Stone Chips (3.2 (a) (i))
PASSED21ST NOVEMBER 202230TH NOVEMBER 202338,152 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
PASSED22ND NOVEMBER 202130TH NOVEMBER 202235,913 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. MINOR - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
PASSED1ST DECEMBER 202030TH NOVEMBER 202131,525 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Inner Face Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
FAILED27TH NOVEMBER 202031,478 MI
 
  1. 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))
  2. MINOR - Nearside Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Inner Face Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
PASSED8TH NOVEMBER 201930TH NOVEMBER 202028,360 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  2. MINOR - Nearside Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  3. MINOR - Offside Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Both Front Tyres Badly Perished
PASSED13TH NOVEMBER 201830TH NOVEMBER 201927,015 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED6TH NOVEMBER 201730TH NOVEMBER 201826,073 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Cracking
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Cracking
FAILED6TH NOVEMBER 201726,072 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed Badly Cracked (4.1.d.1b)
  2. FAIL - Offside Rear Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed Badly Cracked (4.1.d.1b)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Cracking
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Cracking
PASSED21ST NOVEMBER 201630TH NOVEMBER 201724,212 MI
PASSED23RD NOVEMBER 201530TH NOVEMBER 201623,243 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Light Cracking Nearside Rear Tyre
  2. ADVISORY - Light Cracking Offside Rear Tyre
PASSED3RD NOVEMBER 201430TH NOVEMBER 201521,950 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Vehicle's Internal Headlight Adjuster Altered To Recheck Lights
PASSED29TH NOVEMBER 201330TH NOVEMBER 201420,082 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  2. USER ENTERED - Strong Advise Both Rear Tyres Cracking
PASSED22ND NOVEMBER 201230TH NOVEMBER 201318,926 MI
PASSED7TH NOVEMBER 201130TH NOVEMBER 201218,318 MI
PASSED4TH NOVEMBER 201030TH NOVEMBER 201117,290 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

V40RET Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 80% | MOT Failure Rate: 20%

V40RET MOT Comments

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V40RET Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 42,695 miles | Average yearly mileage: 2,372 miles

V40RET FAQs

This Volkswagen Beetle with registration V40RET was manufactured on Friday 30th November 2007 so it is currently 19 years old. Its colour is Beige and it has a 1.4 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 42,695 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 2,372 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 20 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Beetle beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2010. We can see 4 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means V40RET has a 80% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Beetle has had 43 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 13 Minor, 6 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 5 months on Tuesday 1st December 2026 .

Does V40RET have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Monday 22nd June 2026 V40RET does have an active MOT. Read more

Is V40RET Taxed?

Yes, as of Monday 22nd June 2026 V40RET does have Tax. Read more

When does V40RET Tax expire?

The current Tax for V40RET will expire in 5 months on Tuesday 1st December 2026. 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 V40RET MOT expire?

The current MOT for V40RET will expire in 5 months on Monday 30th November 2026. Read more

When did V40RET have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for V40RET was on Wednesday 26th November 2025 at 17:32. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has V40RET Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 20 MOTs on record for V40RET 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 V40RET Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 20 MOTs on record for V40RET we can see 4 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 80% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is V40RET?

V40RET is registered as a 2007 Volkswagen Beetle. Read more

How many miles has V40RET done?

The odometer reading for V40RET at the last MOT in November 2025 was 42,695 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 2,372 miles per year. Read more

How old is V40RET?

The vehicle V40RET was manufactured in 2007 so it is currently 19 years old. It was first registered on Friday 30th November 2007. Read more

What colour is V40RET?

The official colour of V40RET is recorded as Beige. Read more

What engine does V40RET have?

V40RET has a 1.4 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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