
Volkswagen Beetle
Pink · Petrol · 2012 · 1,390 cc
S4 SUWMOT history
S4 SUW is a pink petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 12 Oct 2012. Its MOT is valid until 29 Apr 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 74,889 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Apr 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 74,889 mi
- At MOT on 30 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 15
- 11 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 4,820 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S4 SUW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Beetle
- Colour
- Pink
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 12 Oct 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S4 SUW was last recorded at 74,889 miles on 30 Apr 2026, 3,299 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 71,590 miles · 29 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,299 miles
- Average per year
- 4,820 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 74,889 miles
- 2025 – 71,590 miles
- 2024 – 68,546 miles
- 2023 – 65,908 miles
- 2022 – 63,170 miles
- 2020 – 58,312 miles
- 2019 – 52,390 miles
- 2018 – 49,525 miles
- 2017 – 36,636 miles
- 2016 – 30,713 miles
- 2015 – 24,017 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
15 tests since 10 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass74,889 miles (+3,299)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 74,889 miles
- Test number
- 809141731260
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass71,590 miles (+3,044)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 71,590 miles
- Test number
- 210118783568
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Pass68,546 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 68,546 miles
- Test number
- 629432822473
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Fail68,538 miles (+2,630)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,538 miles
- Test number
- 945616287314
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Pass65,908 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 65,908 miles
- Test number
- 134183987332
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail65,908 miles (+2,738)5 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,908 miles
- Test number
- 284447434017
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass63,170 miles (+46)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 63,170 miles
- Test number
- 649906152615
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail63,124 miles (+4,812)5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,124 miles
- Test number
- 511253565731
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorFront Coil spring fractured or broken both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass58,312 miles (+5,922)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 58,312 miles
- Test number
- 548072695394
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer tyre sidewall damage
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass52,390 miles (+2,865)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 52,390 miles
- Test number
- 329308235201
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,525 miles (+49)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 49,525 miles
- Test number
- 109391513686
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail49,476 miles (+12,840)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,476 miles
- Test number
- 494029726481
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass36,636 miles (+5,923)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 36,636 miles
- Test number
- 670737431987
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,713 miles (+6,696)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 30,713 miles
- Test number
- 470852092542
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,017 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 24,017 miles
- Test number
- 957999687810
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S4 SUW
- Does S4 SUW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S4 SUW is valid until 29 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S4 SUW?
- The MOT on S4 SUW is valid until 29 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S4 SUW done?
- S4 SUW was recorded at 74,889 miles at its MOT on 30 Apr 2026, an average of 4,820 miles a year.
- Has S4 SUW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S4 SUW has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2024.
- Has the mileage on S4 SUW 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 S4 SUW find?
- S4 SUW passed its latest MOT on 30 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi; offside front coil spring corroded; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.
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