Volkswagen Beetle
Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,398 cc
J444 BUGMOT history
J444 BUG is a blue petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 30 Oct 2004. Its MOT is valid until 28 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 128,031 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 128,031 mi
- At MOT on 22 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 19 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 5,156 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- J444 BUG
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Beetle
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,398 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 30 Oct 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
J444 BUG was last recorded at 128,031 miles on 22 Apr 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Apr 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 128,029 miles · 20 Apr 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 2 miles
- Average per year
- 5,156 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 128,031 miles
- 2025 – 122,657 miles
- 2024 – 120,988 miles
- 2023 – 120,358 miles
- 2022 – 119,511 miles
- 2021 – 117,483 miles
- 2020 – 113,856 miles
- 2019 – 109,237 miles
- 2018 – 103,122 miles
- 2017 – 98,949 miles
- 2016 – 88,422 miles
- 2015 – 83,600 miles
- 2014 – 72,400 miles
- 2013 – 67,574 miles
- 2012 – 62,325 miles
- 2010 – 54,936 miles
- 2009 – 48,121 miles
- 2008 – 42,733 miles
- 2007 – 32,455 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass128,031 miles
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approaching 2mm limit also perished/cracked (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRattle inside catalytic converterRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2015
Full MOT history
27 tests since 8 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass128,031 miles (+2)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 128,031 miles
- Test number
- 875068624884
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approaching 2mm limit also perished/cracked (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRattle inside catalytic converter
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Fail128,029 miles (+5,372)3 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,029 miles
- Test number
- 364257591446
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Outer 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))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approaching 2mm limit also perished/cracked (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRattle inside catalytic converter
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Pass122,657 miles (+1,669)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 122,657 miles
- Test number
- 521630517303
- AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALSO BALD INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALSO BALD INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass120,988 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 120,988 miles
- Test number
- 878064156708
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail120,988 miles (+630)2 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,988 miles
- Test number
- 716572219035
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass120,358 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 120,358 miles
- Test number
- 365471062998
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre is cracked between treads and is slightly out of shape. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail120,357 miles (+846)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,357 miles
- Test number
- 410665315957
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust bracket is broken but system is adequately supported
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre is cracked between treads and is slightly out of shape. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass119,511 miles (+2,028)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 119,511 miles
- Test number
- 394877263034
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass117,483 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 117,483 miles
- Test number
- 907626613941
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail117,483 miles (+3,627)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,483 miles
- Test number
- 990615015400
- MajorCentral Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass113,856 miles (+4,619)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 113,856 miles
- Test number
- 260833210412
- AdvisorySlight lift in front suspension strut top mountings but consistent with a car of this age.
Pass109,237 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 109,237 miles
- Test number
- 708398404119
- AdvisoryLift in strut top mounting both sides
Fail109,235 miles (+6,113)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,235 miles
- Test number
- 142110004575
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryLift in strut top mounting both sides
Pass103,122 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 103,122 miles
- Test number
- 537442324121
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail103,122 miles (+4,173)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,122 miles
- Test number
- 386130472604
- FailureNearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
- FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Pass98,949 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 98,949 miles
- Test number
- 151545585090
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail98,946 miles (+10,524)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,946 miles
- Test number
- 388459240144
- FailureCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass88,422 miles (+4,822)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 88,422 miles
- Test number
- 982452899259
- AdvisoryCoolent leak
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass83,600 miles (+11,200)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 83,600 miles
- Test number
- 498795115180
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass72,400 miles (+4,826)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 72,400 miles
- Test number
- 779026234053
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,574 miles (+5,249)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 67,574 miles
- Test number
- 936378683078
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,325 miles (+7,389)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 62,325 miles
- Test number
- 745084782070
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,936 miles (+6,815)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 54,936 miles
- Test number
- 522078480253
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,121 miles (+115)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 48,121 miles
- Test number
- 252969189289
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail48,006 miles (+5,273)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,006 miles
- Test number
- 374573589401
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass42,733 miles (+10,278)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 42,733 miles
- Test number
- 583171898277
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,455 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 32,455 miles
- Test number
- 473171787221
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about J444 BUG
- Does J444 BUG currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J444 BUG is valid until 28 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on J444 BUG?
- The MOT on J444 BUG is valid until 28 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has J444 BUG done?
- J444 BUG was recorded at 128,031 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2026, an average of 5,156 miles a year.
- Has J444 BUG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. J444 BUG has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on J444 BUG 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 J444 BUG find?
- J444 BUG passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approaching 2mm limit also perished/cracked; rattle inside catalytic converter, and 1 more.
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