
Volkswagen Beetle
Black · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc
S4 VTRMOT history
S4 VTR is a black diesel Volkswagen Beetle first used on 31 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 26 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 161,811 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 161,811 mi
- At MOT on 27 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 17 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 8,378 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S4 VTR
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Beetle
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 31 Dec 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S4 VTR was last recorded at 161,811 miles on 27 Apr 2026, 2,234 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 159,577 miles · 14 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,234 miles
- Average per year
- 8,378 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 161,811 miles
- 2025 – 159,577 miles
- 2024 – 153,417 miles
- 2023 – 150,017 miles
- 2022 – 143,021 miles
- 2021 – 132,041 miles
- 2020 – 116,275 miles
- 2019 – 108,899 miles
- 2018 – 101,431 miles
- 2017 – 95,691 miles
- 2015 – 89,049 miles
- 2014 – 80,539 miles
- 2013 – 62,853 miles
- 2012 – 54,192 miles
- 2011 – 41,665 miles
- 2010 – 26,827 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs pitted and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner lip (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top mount and bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top mount and bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule by rear axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing 215/45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs pitted and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryExhaust backbox delaminatedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor5 MOTs, 2021–2023
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2021
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier
Minor4 MOTs, 2022–2023
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault
Failure4 MOTs, 2014–2018
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs pitted and scored
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
28 tests since 17 Mar 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass161,811 miles (+2,234)4 minor14 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 161,811 miles
- Test number
- 938844006840
- MinorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs pitted and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner lip (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top mount and bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top mount and bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule by rear axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing 215/45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs pitted and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryExhaust backbox delaminated
Pass159,577 miles (+6,160)1 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 159,577 miles
- Test number
- 992237431033
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top mount and bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top mount and bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing in tread 215/45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule by fuel tank (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs pitted and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryExhaust backbox delaminated
Pass153,417 miles (+3,400)1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 153,417 miles
- Test number
- 306229965174
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs pitted and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs pitted and scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm left (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust back box delaminating
Pass150,017 miles2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2024
- Odometer
- 150,017 miles
- Test number
- 635090774810
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust back box corroded and de-laminating
Fail150,017 miles (+6,996)3 major2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,017 miles
- Test number
- 600618042524
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Swivel (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust back box corroded and de-laminating
Pass143,021 miles (+3)2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2023
- Odometer
- 143,021 miles
- Test number
- 965434243848
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust rear box rusty and De-laminating
- AdvisoryNearside Front Alloy wheel chipped but not significantly weakened
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail143,018 miles (+10,977)5 major1 repaired1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,018 miles
- Test number
- 330905911517
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust rear box rusty and De-laminating
- AdvisoryNearside Front Alloy wheel chipped but not significantly weakened
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass132,041 miles (+12)2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 132,041 miles
- Test number
- 382199526027
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside and nearside front tyres worn on inner edges.
- AdvisoryOffside and nearside wiper arms are very badly worn.
- AdvisorySlight play in offside and nearside front strut top mounts.
Fail132,029 miles (+15,754)5 major2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,029 miles
- Test number
- 506451746161
- MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside and nearside front tyres worn on inner edges.
- AdvisoryOffside and nearside wiper arms are very badly worn.
- AdvisorySlight play in offside and nearside front strut top mounts.
Pass116,275 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 116,275 miles
- Test number
- 401121274569
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail116,275 miles (+7,376)6 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,275 miles
- Test number
- 448784448133
- MajorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low unable to adjust (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass108,899 miles (+7,468)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 108,899 miles
- Test number
- 733635308110
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass101,431 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 101,431 miles
- Test number
- 976965899549
- AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel damaged
- AdvisoryFront reg plate deteriorated
- AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
Fail101,431 miles (+4)1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,431 miles
- Test number
- 720689477301
- Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel damaged
- AdvisoryFront reg plate deteriorated
- AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
Fail101,427 miles (+5,736)7 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,427 miles
- Test number
- 876990681774
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and deflated (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside rear shock bouncy
- AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
Pass95,691 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 95,691 miles
- Test number
- 927231772831
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail95,691 miles (+6,642)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,691 miles
- Test number
- 741053679828
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Pass89,049 miles (+8,510)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 89,049 miles
- Test number
- 902644489671
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3-4mm (3.5.1g)
Pass80,539 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 80,539 miles
- Test number
- 956851154374
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail80,539 miles (+9,246)2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,539 miles
- Test number
- 185190654315
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- NoteE.m.l light on
Pass71,293 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 71,293 miles
- Test number
- 706018014032
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail71,293 miles (+8,440)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,293 miles
- Test number
- 646467314030
- FailureNearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Pass62,853 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 62,853 miles
- Test number
- 196743423027
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail62,852 miles (+8,660)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,852 miles
- Test number
- 956342423093
- FailureDriver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass54,192 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 54,192 miles
- Test number
- 185697932475
- NoteO/s rear tyre has cuts on outer sidewall
Fail54,192 miles (+12,527)5 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,192 miles
- Test number
- 356297832007
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- NoteO/s rear tyre has cuts on outer sidewall
Pass41,665 miles (+14,838)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 41,665 miles
- Test number
- 689750621008
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass26,827 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 26,827 miles
- Test number
- 173866070497
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S4 VTR
- Does S4 VTR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S4 VTR is valid until 26 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S4 VTR?
- The MOT on S4 VTR is valid until 26 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 VTR done?
- S4 VTR was recorded at 161,811 miles at its MOT on 27 Apr 2026, an average of 8,378 miles a year.
- Has S4 VTR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S4 VTR has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 9 May 2023.
- Has the mileage on S4 VTR 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 VTR find?
- S4 VTR passed its latest MOT on 27 Apr 2026 with 4 minor defects and 14 advisories: nearside front direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective, and 15 more.
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