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Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow · Petrol · 2017 · 1,197 cc

PCG 744MOT history

PCG 744 is a yellow petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 30 Apr 2017. Its MOT is valid until 29 Oct 2026 and it has passed 7 of 9 MOT tests, with 32,997 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.

PCG 744 yellow Volkswagen Beetle – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Oct 2026
Mileage
32,997 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2026
MOT tests
9
7 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,178 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
PCG 744
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,197 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
30 Apr 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

PCG 744 was last recorded at 32,997 miles on 21 Oct 2026, 2,581 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
30,416 miles · 23 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2,581 miles
Average per year
3,178 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 32,997 miles
  • 2025 – 30,416 miles
  • 2024 – 27,699 miles
  • 2023 – 23,217 miles
  • 2022 – 19,809 miles
  • 2021 – 15,757 miles
  • 2020 – 13,985 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail32,997 miles
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT failures 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

Full MOT history

9 tests since 21 Apr 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail32,997 miles (+2,581)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,997 miles
    Test number
    449894452982
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  2. Pass30,416 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    30,416 miles
    Test number
    553434673020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail30,416 miles (+2,717)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,416 miles
    Test number
    736321274490
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass27,699 miles (+4,482)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    27,699 miles
    Test number
    144458234610

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass23,217 miles (+3,408)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    23,217 miles
    Test number
    654372575851
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass19,809 miles (+4,052)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    19,809 miles
    Test number
    454014436881
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass15,757 miles (+1,772)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    15,757 miles
    Test number
    811521816645

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass13,985 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    13,985 miles
    Test number
    774306807736

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    677085877942
    • AdvisoryCOVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Questions about PCG 744

What vehicle is registration PCG 744 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show PCG 744 on a yellow petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 30 Apr 2017. 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 PCG 744 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on PCG 744 is valid until 29 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on PCG 744?
The MOT on PCG 744 is valid until 29 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has PCG 744 done?
PCG 744 was recorded at 32,997 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2026, an average of 3,178 miles a year.
Has PCG 744 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. PCG 744 has failed 2 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on PCG 744 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 PCG 744 find?
PCG 744 failed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2026 with 1 major defect: exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits.

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