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Volkswagen Beetle

Blue · Petrol · 1963 · 1,192 cc

784 FYVMOT history

784 FYV is a blue petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 18 Jun 1963. Its MOT expired on 9 Jun 2026 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 40,434 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jun 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Jun 2026
Mileage
40,434 mi
At MOT on 10 Jun 2025
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
104 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
784 FYV
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,192 cc
Year of manufacture
1963
First used
18 Jun 1963
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

784 FYV was last recorded at 40,434 miles on 10 Jun 2025, 227 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
40,207 miles · 25 May 2024
Between the last two tests
227 miles
Average per year
104 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 40,434 miles
  • 2024 – 40,207 miles
  • 2022 – 40,013 miles
  • 2015 – 39,612 miles
  • 2014 – 39,451 miles
  • 2013 – 39,336 miles
  • 2012 – 39,319 miles
  • 2011 – 38,834 miles
  • 2009 – 38,682 miles
  • 2008 – 38,669 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass40,434 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 Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2015

Full MOT history

12 tests since 18 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass40,434 miles (+227)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    40,434 miles
    Test number
    496411834051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass40,207 miles (+194)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2025
    Odometer
    40,207 miles
    Test number
    820905550871

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass40,013 miles (+401)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2023
    Odometer
    40,013 miles
    Test number
    413249254226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass39,612 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    39,612 miles
    Test number
    465186705280
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  5. Fail39,612 miles (+161)1 repaired10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,612 miles
    Test number
    537076405205
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  6. Pass39,451 miles (+115)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    39,451 miles
    Test number
    545985694010
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  7. Pass39,336 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    39,336 miles
    Test number
    656185973035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail39,327 miles (+8)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,327 miles
    Test number
    638838063074
    • FailureNearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  9. Fail39,319 miles (+485)8 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,319 miles
    Test number
    219969542186
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside rear and offside rear hub seals are leaking
    • NoteNearside rear and offside rear wheels bearing are noisy slightly

  10. Pass38,834 miles (+152)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2012
    Odometer
    38,834 miles
    Test number
    259658541179
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOffside front trunin arm has slight play in it

  11. Pass38,682 miles (+13)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    38,682 miles
    Test number
    374803489255
    • DangerousBattery insecure

  12. Pass38,669 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    38,669 miles
    Test number
    973200008216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 784 FYV

What vehicle is registration 784 FYV currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 784 FYV on a blue petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 18 Jun 1963. 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 784 FYV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on 784 FYV expired on 9 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on 784 FYV?
The MOT on 784 FYV expired on 9 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has 784 FYV done?
784 FYV was recorded at 40,434 miles at its MOT on 10 Jun 2025, an average of 104 miles a year.
Has 784 FYV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 784 FYV has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jul 2015.
Has the mileage on 784 FYV 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 784 FYV find?
784 FYV passed its latest MOT on 10 Jun 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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