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Volkswagen Beetle

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,596 cc

4 POMOT history

4 PO is a black petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 31 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 3 Jun 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 84,106 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Jun 2027
Mileage
84,106 mi
At MOT on 4 Jun 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,725 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
4 PO
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

4 PO was last recorded at 84,106 miles on 4 Jun 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,104 miles · 3 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
3,725 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 84,106 miles
  • 2024 – 83,778 miles
  • 2023 – 83,126 miles
  • 2021 – 81,116 miles
  • 2019 – 79,288 miles
  • 2018 – 78,140 miles
  • 2016 – 69,929 miles
  • 2015 – 66,246 miles
  • 2014 – 57,226 miles
  • 2013 – 47,691 miles
  • 2012 – 37,619 miles
  • 2011 – 25,977 miles
  • 2010 – 23,184 miles
  • 2009 – 19,959 miles
  • 2008 – 16,904 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,106 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Centre exhaust mount broken

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight damage sill (6.1.A.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

21 tests since 20 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,106 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    84,106 miles
    Test number
    148502696074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail84,104 miles (+326)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,104 miles
    Test number
    929235263322
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass83,778 miles (+652)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    83,778 miles
    Test number
    764936701061
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass83,126 miles (+2,010)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    83,126 miles
    Test number
    871481660403
    • MinorFront Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass81,116 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    81,116 miles
    Test number
    240303648682

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail81,116 miles (+1,828)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,116 miles
    Test number
    482366983757
    • DangerousDipswitch does not work on main beam
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass79,288 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    79,288 miles
    Test number
    248672902286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail79,267 miles (+1,127)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,267 miles
    Test number
    479362249338
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass78,140 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    78,140 miles
    Test number
    141267467954

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail78,140 miles (+8,211)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,140 miles
    Test number
    255349038324
    • FailureDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  11. Pass69,929 miles (+3,683)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    69,929 miles
    Test number
    136664905888

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass66,246 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    66,246 miles
    Test number
    800843641488
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust mount broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Vehicle structure has slight damage sill (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryEml on
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack

  13. Fail66,246 miles (+9,020)5 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,246 miles
    Test number
    618470692667
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureFront Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust mount broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Vehicle structure has slight damage sill (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryEml on
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack

  14. Pass57,226 miles (+9,535)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    57,226 miles
    Test number
    257208484211
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteCenter exhaust mounting broken
    • NoteEml light on

  15. Pass47,691 miles (+10,072)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    47,691 miles
    Test number
    127505593283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass37,619 miles (+99)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    37,619 miles
    Test number
    256756892288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail37,520 miles (+11,543)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,520 miles
    Test number
    488693092263
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre wearing on edges

  18. Pass25,977 miles (+2,793)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2012
    Odometer
    25,977 miles
    Test number
    525496931178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass23,184 miles (+3,225)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2011
    Odometer
    23,184 miles
    Test number
    664048230133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass19,959 miles (+3,055)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2010
    Odometer
    19,959 miles
    Test number
    282000349497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass16,904 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2009
    Odometer
    16,904 miles
    Test number
    884331848195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 4 PO

What vehicle is registration 4 PO currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 4 PO on a black petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 31 Mar 2005. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 4 PO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 4 PO is valid until 3 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on 4 PO?
The MOT on 4 PO is valid until 3 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 4 PO done?
4 PO was recorded at 84,106 miles at its MOT on 4 Jun 2026, an average of 3,725 miles a year.
Has 4 PO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 4 PO has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on 4 PO ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 4 PO find?
4 PO passed its latest MOT on 4 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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