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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.

S4 SUW pink Volkswagen Beetle – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass74,889 miles
  • 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))

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

    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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. Pass65,908 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    65,908 miles
    Test number
    134183987332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. Pass52,390 miles (+2,865)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    52,390 miles
    Test number
    329308235201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass49,525 miles (+49)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    49,525 miles
    Test number
    109391513686

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. 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))
  13. Pass36,636 miles (+5,923)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    36,636 miles
    Test number
    670737431987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass30,713 miles (+6,696)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    30,713 miles
    Test number
    470852092542

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. 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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