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Black · Petrol · 2012 · 1,390 cc

K44 OBYMOT history

K44 OBY is a black petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 30 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 103,969 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2026.

K44 OBY black Volkswagen Beetle – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jan 2027
Mileage
103,969 mi
At MOT on 29 Jan 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,445 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K44 OBY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K44 OBY was last recorded at 103,969 miles on 29 Jan 2026, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,957 miles · 21 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
12 miles
Average per year
8,445 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 103,969 miles
  • 2025 – 103,957 miles
  • 2024 – 101,762 miles
  • 2023 – 94,894 miles
  • 2022 – 78,157 miles
  • 2021 – 64,267 miles
  • 2020 – 58,081 miles
  • 2019 – 54,842 miles
  • 2018 – 48,568 miles
  • 2017 – 36,963 miles
  • 2016 – 25,030 miles
  • 2015 – 13,154 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,969 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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre tread cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

19 tests since 29 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,969 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    103,969 miles
    Test number
    955342332729

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass103,957 miles (+53)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    103,957 miles
    Test number
    985192692016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass103,904 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    103,904 miles
    Test number
    309471226055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail103,904 miles (+2,142)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,904 miles
    Test number
    675751887619
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass101,762 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    101,762 miles
    Test number
    126858795676

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail101,762 miles (+6,868)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,762 miles
    Test number
    944055334324
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass94,894 miles (+16,737)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    94,894 miles
    Test number
    258442791408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass78,157 miles (+13,890)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    78,157 miles
    Test number
    723502567928

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass64,267 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    64,267 miles
    Test number
    854864161951

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail64,252 miles (+6,171)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,252 miles
    Test number
    803991693268
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  11. Pass58,081 miles (+3,239)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    58,081 miles
    Test number
    504555862392
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass54,842 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    54,842 miles
    Test number
    419626619882
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Fail54,842 miles (+6,274)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,842 miles
    Test number
    638542774323
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  14. Pass48,568 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    48,568 miles
    Test number
    810033326655
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

  15. Fail48,568 miles (+11,605)1 dangerous1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,568 miles
    Test number
    161190413464
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

  16. Pass36,963 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    36,963 miles
    Test number
    356147145569

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail36,963 miles (+11,933)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,963 miles
    Test number
    329169688804
    • Repaired at testTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

  18. Pass25,030 miles (+11,876)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    25,030 miles
    Test number
    171614542506
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear nail in tyre

  19. Pass13,154 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    13,154 miles
    Test number
    627059215153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K44 OBY

Does K44 OBY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K44 OBY is valid until 28 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on K44 OBY?
The MOT on K44 OBY is valid until 28 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K44 OBY done?
K44 OBY was recorded at 103,969 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2026, an average of 8,445 miles a year.
Has K44 OBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K44 OBY has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on K44 OBY 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 K44 OBY find?
K44 OBY passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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