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BEETLE · Yellow

W501 PHO

MOTValid

MOT due28 Oct 2026

First reg14 Apr 2000

Mileage141,663 mi

Tax—

Tax due—

Vehicle age

26 years and 2 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 14 May 2026.

PASSED · 29 Oct 2025

Test date29 Oct 2025

Expiry28 Oct 2026

Test number894575860624

Mileage141,663 mi

AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

FAILED · 29 Oct 2025

Test date29 Oct 2025

Expiry—

Test number460011773007

Mileage141,663 mi

PrsOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

PASSED · 23 Oct 2024

Test date23 Oct 2024

Expiry26 Oct 2025

Test number966221665984

Mileage131,461 mi

AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

FAILED · 23 Oct 2024

Test date23 Oct 2024

Expiry—

Test number125322812109

Mileage131,461 mi

PrsOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

PrsNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

PASSED · 16 Oct 2023

Test date16 Oct 2023

Expiry26 Oct 2024

Test number563438708125

Mileage120,778 mi

AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

FAILED · 16 Oct 2023

Test date16 Oct 2023

Expiry—

Test number251863640555

Mileage120,778 mi

PrsOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

PrsCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

PrsExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

PASSED · 25 Oct 2022

Test date25 Oct 2022

Expiry26 Oct 2023

Test number452068314634

Mileage111,580 mi

MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

FAILED · 25 Oct 2022

Test date25 Oct 2022

Expiry—

Test number758671798787

Mileage111,580 mi

MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

PrsNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

MajorNearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

MinorOffside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

AdvisoryExhaust Heat Shield Loose

AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

PASSED · 25 Oct 2021

Test date25 Oct 2021

Expiry26 Oct 2022

Test number341420427090

Mileage103,556 mi

MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

FAILED · 25 Oct 2021

Test date25 Oct 2021

Expiry—

Test number289873498088

Mileage103,556 mi

MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

PASSED · 27 Oct 2020

Test date27 Oct 2020

Expiry26 Oct 2021

Test number260002982612

Mileage95,802 mi

MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

FAILED · 26 Oct 2020

Test date26 Oct 2020

Expiry—

Test number817583285351

Mileage95,779 mi

MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

PASSED · 30 May 2019

Test date30 May 2019

Expiry26 Oct 2020

Test number714325920674

Mileage86,264 mi

MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

FAILED · 30 May 2019

Test date30 May 2019

Expiry—

Test number581635088374

Mileage86,256 mi

MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

PASSED · 31 May 2018

Test date31 May 2018

Expiry30 May 2019

Test number165973953170

Mileage77,348 mi

MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

FAILED · 30 May 2018

Test date30 May 2018

Expiry—

Test number488445892813

Mileage77,340 mi

MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

PASSED · 26 May 2017

Test date26 May 2017

Expiry25 May 2018

Test number871332770596

Mileage72,653 mi

Advisorycrack in pass side windscreen top corner

Advisorylarge chip in center bottom of windscreen

AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

FAILED · 12 May 2017

Test date12 May 2017

Expiry—

Test number613967927831

Mileage72,630 mi

FailElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Advisorycrack in pass side windscreen top corner

Advisorylarge chip in center bottom of windscreen

AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

PASSED · 17 Apr 2015

Test date17 Apr 2015

Expiry16 Apr 2016

Test number457577905166

Mileage68,632 mi

AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 EnteredPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

User Enteredrear axle bushes perished and worn.

User Enteredweld on centre exhaust bracket broken.

User Enteredchip in winscreen.

FAILED · 7 Apr 2015

Test date7 Apr 2015

Expiry—

Test number285587395073

Mileage68,601 mi

FailNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

FailNearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

FailExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

FailExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

FailExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

FailExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

FailNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

FailNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 Enteredengine mangement light on.

User EnteredPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

User Enteredrear axle bushes perished and worn.

User Enteredweld on centre exhaust bracket broken.

PASSED · 3 Apr 2014

Test date3 Apr 2014

Expiry4 Apr 2015

Test number479263594038

Mileage63,585 mi

AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

FAILED · 2 Apr 2014

Test date2 Apr 2014

Expiry—

Test number755192894073

Mileage63,585 mi

FailWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

FailNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

FailNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

FailNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

FailOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

FAILED · 5 Apr 2013

Test date5 Apr 2013

Expiry—

Test number948265193065

Mileage57,566 mi

PrsNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

PrsOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

PASSED · 5 Apr 2013

Test date5 Apr 2013

Expiry4 Apr 2014

Test number269045893088

Mileage57,566 mi

PASSED · 19 Mar 2012

Test date19 Mar 2012

Expiry25 Mar 2013

Test number967429272024

Mileage53,710 mi

AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

PASSED · 26 Mar 2011

Test date26 Mar 2011

Expiry25 Mar 2012

Test number836855781030

Mileage51,016 mi

AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

FAILED · 19 Mar 2011

Test date19 Mar 2011

Expiry—

Test number137888671021

Mileage51,006 mi

FailOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

FailSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

PASSED · 20 Mar 2010

Test date20 Mar 2010

Expiry19 Mar 2011

Test number712719670053

Mileage49,948 mi

AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

FAILED · 19 Mar 2010

Test date19 Mar 2010

Expiry—

Test number682758770097

Mileage49,948 mi

FailOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

FailNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

FailOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

FailNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

FailOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

PASSED · 14 Mar 2009

Test date14 Mar 2009

Expiry13 Mar 2010

Test number263353579009

Mileage48,759 mi

PASSED · 12 Jan 2008

Test date12 Jan 2008

Expiry11 Jan 2009

Test number982732918087

Mileage46,841 mi

FAILED · 5 Jan 2008

Test date5 Jan 2008

Expiry—

Test number950365108023

Mileage46,823 mi

FailNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

PASSED · 2 Jan 2007

Test date2 Jan 2007

Expiry5 Jan 2008

Test number854022707096

Mileage43,671 mi

AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

User Enteredoffside front indicator starting to go white

PASSED · 30 Dec 2005

Test date30 Dec 2005

Expiry5 Jan 2007

Test number383574365303

Mileage36,963 mi