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Yellow · Petrol · 2008 · 1,596 cc

PST 885MOT history

PST 885 is a yellow petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 11 Dec 2008. Its MOT expired on 4 Sept 2023 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 74,989 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Sept 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Sept 2023
Mileage
74,989 mi
At MOT on 5 Sept 2022
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,340 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
PST 885
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
11 Dec 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
5 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

PST 885 was last recorded at 74,989 miles on 5 Sept 2022, 2,821 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,168 miles · 20 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
2,821 miles
Average per year
5,340 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 74,989 miles
  • 2021 – 72,168 miles
  • 2020 – 68,657 miles
  • 2019 – 65,721 miles
  • 2018 – 62,729 miles
  • 2017 – 57,425 miles
  • 2016 – 51,066 miles
  • 2015 – 42,426 miles
  • 2014 – 38,770 miles
  • 2013 – 33,252 miles
  • 2012 – 18,837 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,989 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryBoth front upper suspention mountings noisey advise attention

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

Full MOT history

17 tests since 29 Feb 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,989 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    74,989 miles
    Test number
    930495852591
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth front upper suspention mountings noisey advise attention

  2. Fail74,986 miles (+2,818)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,986 miles
    Test number
    445211752935
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth front upper suspention mountings noisey advise attention

  3. Pass72,168 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    72,168 miles
    Test number
    505469027361
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail72,168 miles (+3,511)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,168 miles
    Test number
    979065296421
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass68,657 miles (+2,936)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    68,657 miles
    Test number
    264355587269
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass65,721 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    65,721 miles
    Test number
    375266223468
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise replacment (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail65,720 miles (+2,991)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,720 miles
    Test number
    422276896563
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and worn on edges advise replacment (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise replacment (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass62,729 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    62,729 miles
    Test number
    688567988809
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracks in the tread advise replacment (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges and cracks in the tread advise replacment (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail62,727 miles (+5,302)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,727 miles
    Test number
    519865094386
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracks in the tread advise replacment (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges and cracks in the tread advise replacment (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass57,425 miles (+6,359)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    57,425 miles
    Test number
    487209792499
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryAdvise attention to brake pedle travel
    • AdvisoryEngine man light on

  11. Pass51,066 miles (+8,640)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    51,066 miles
    Test number
    871064002271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass42,426 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2016
    Odometer
    42,426 miles
    Test number
    516568925180
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail42,424 miles (+3,654)4 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,424 miles
    Test number
    648348725126
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine management light on indicating a fault

  14. Pass38,770 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2015
    Odometer
    38,770 miles
    Test number
    556621044108
    • NoteBoth front brake discs slightly corroded
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perished and tread cracking,recommend replacement
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished and tread cracking,recommend replacement

  15. Fail38,770 miles (+5,518)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,770 miles
    Test number
    207080744110
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs slightly corroded
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perished and tread cracking,recommend replacement
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished and tread cracking,recommend replacement

  16. Pass33,252 miles (+14,415)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    33,252 miles
    Test number
    325290163014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass18,837 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    18,837 miles
    Test number
    826380362017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about PST 885

What vehicle is registration PST 885 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show PST 885 on a yellow petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 11 Dec 2008. 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 PST 885 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on PST 885 expired on 4 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on PST 885?
The MOT on PST 885 expired on 4 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has PST 885 done?
PST 885 was recorded at 74,989 miles at its MOT on 5 Sept 2022, an average of 5,340 miles a year.
Has PST 885 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. PST 885 has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on PST 885 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 PST 885 find?
PST 885 passed its latest MOT on 5 Sept 2022 with 4 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 1 more.

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