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BEETLE · Beige

YB04 SXF
MOTExpired
MOT due25 Mar 2026
First reg14 Jun 2004
Mileage76,145 mi
Tax
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Vehicle age

22 years

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 20 March 2026.

FAILED · 19 Mar 2026
Test date19 Mar 2026
Expiry
Test number147489085547
Mileage76,145 mi
AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill corrodede/hole (7.1.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
PASSED · 24 Mar 2025
Test date24 Mar 2025
Expiry25 Mar 2026
Test number249699375541
Mileage73,809 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 26 Mar 2024
Test date26 Mar 2024
Expiry25 Mar 2025
Test number346374230112
Mileage70,781 mi
MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 14 Sep 2023
Test date14 Sep 2023
Expiry13 Sep 2024
Test number984596463620
Mileage67,644 mi
PASSED · 16 Jul 2020
Test date16 Jul 2020
Expiry15 Jul 2021
Test number247601448545
Mileage65,305 mi
MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED · 12 Jun 2019
Test date12 Jun 2019
Expiry14 Dec 2020
Test number549762629174
Mileage61,920 mi
MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
FAILED · 10 Jun 2019
Test date10 Jun 2019
Expiry
Test number578370405498
Mileage61,919 mi
AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Advisoryfuel filler cap not checked due to lack of key
PASSED · 6 Jun 2018
Test date6 Jun 2018
Expiry14 Jun 2019
Test number603881700627
Mileage59,016 mi
AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin rear inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED · 31 May 2017
Test date31 May 2017
Expiry14 Jun 2018
Test number823006007549
Mileage55,702 mi
AdvisoryCentral exhaust mounting broken
PASSED · 13 Jun 2016
Test date13 Jun 2016
Expiry14 Jun 2017
Test number844214549498
Mileage52,663 mi
PASSED · 12 Jun 2015
Test date12 Jun 2015
Expiry14 Jun 2016
Test number596243265198
Mileage48,151 mi
PASSED · 12 Jun 2014
Test date12 Jun 2014
Expiry14 Jun 2015
Test number999623064112
Mileage45,485 mi
PASSED · 13 Jun 2013
Test date13 Jun 2013
Expiry14 Jun 2014
Test number657794863153
Mileage42,639 mi
FAILED · 3 Jun 2013
Test date3 Jun 2013
Expiry
Test number959324853141
Mileage42,583 mi
FailDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
PASSED · 2 Jun 2012
Test date2 Jun 2012
Expiry14 Jun 2013
Test number455104552111
Mileage39,203 mi
User Enteredairbag warning light staying on (pass this time of test but next year it will fail)
FAILED · 2 Jun 2012
Test date2 Jun 2012
Expiry
Test number605894052179
Mileage39,203 mi
FailNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
User Enteredairbag warning light staying on (pass this time of test but next year it will fail)
PASSED · 9 Jun 2011
Test date9 Jun 2011
Expiry14 Jun 2012
Test number739350161106
Mileage34,485 mi
AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED · 14 Jun 2010
Test date14 Jun 2010
Expiry14 Jun 2011
Test number252045360421
Mileage31,225 mi
FAILED · 10 Jun 2009
Test date10 Jun 2009
Expiry
Test number134281169113
Mileage26,906 mi
PrsCentre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
PASSED · 10 Jun 2009
Test date10 Jun 2009
Expiry14 Jun 2010
Test number541201969197
Mileage26,906 mi
PASSED · 14 Jun 2008
Test date14 Jun 2008
Expiry14 Jun 2009
Test number972106168196
Mileage22,485 mi
PASSED · 11 Jun 2007
Test date11 Jun 2007
Expiry14 Jun 2008
Test number403632167158
Mileage18,339 mi