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Volkswagen Beetle

Silver · Petrol · 2009 · 1,596 cc

S44 BUGMOT history

S44 BUG is a silver petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 11 Sept 2009. Its MOT is valid until 19 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 93,535 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Aug 2027
Mileage
93,535 mi
At MOT on 20 Aug 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,724 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S44 BUG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
11 Sept 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S44 BUG was last recorded at 93,535 miles on 20 Aug 2026, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,523 miles · 22 May 2026
Between the last two tests
12 miles
Average per year
5,724 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,535 miles
  • 2025 – 88,987 miles
  • 2024 – 84,356 miles
  • 2023 – 78,391 miles
  • 2022 – 71,640 miles
  • 2020 – 62,726 miles
  • 2019 – 53,223 miles
  • 2018 – 48,650 miles
  • 2017 – 43,314 miles
  • 2015 – 39,655 miles
  • 2014 – 29,814 miles
  • 2013 – 21,191 miles
  • 2012 – 13,313 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,535 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2018

Full MOT history

16 tests since 14 Aug 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,535 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    93,535 miles
    Test number
    474380198635

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail93,523 miles (+4,536)4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,523 miles
    Test number
    537965021833
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner 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))
  3. Pass88,987 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2026
    Odometer
    88,987 miles
    Test number
    428204019284
    • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Fail88,986 miles (+4,630)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,986 miles
    Test number
    214851341920
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. Pass84,356 miles (+5,965)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2025
    Odometer
    84,356 miles
    Test number
    207240128510

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass78,391 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2024
    Odometer
    78,391 miles
    Test number
    852033685916
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Fail78,391 miles (+6,751)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,391 miles
    Test number
    694556061125
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass71,640 miles (+8,914)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2023
    Odometer
    71,640 miles
    Test number
    934041484656
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass62,726 miles (+9,503)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    62,726 miles
    Test number
    323262014788

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass53,223 miles (+4,573)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    53,223 miles
    Test number
    877735060012
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass48,650 miles (+5,336)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    48,650 miles
    Test number
    384044726903
    • 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)
  12. Pass43,314 miles (+3,659)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    43,314 miles
    Test number
    408082577261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass39,655 miles (+9,841)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    39,655 miles
    Test number
    987051860354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass29,814 miles (+8,623)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    29,814 miles
    Test number
    689776254279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass21,191 miles (+7,878)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    21,191 miles
    Test number
    557338223215
    • 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)
  16. Pass13,313 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    13,313 miles
    Test number
    225507322271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S44 BUG

Does S44 BUG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S44 BUG is valid until 19 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S44 BUG?
The MOT on S44 BUG is valid until 19 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S44 BUG done?
S44 BUG was recorded at 93,535 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2026, an average of 5,724 miles a year.
Has S44 BUG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S44 BUG has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 22 May 2026.
Has the mileage on S44 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 S44 BUG find?
S44 BUG passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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