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Volkswagen Beach Buggy

Orange · Petrol · 1962 · 1,776 cc

SDY 722MOT history

SDY 722 is an orange petrol Volkswagen Beach Buggy first used on 1 Jul 1962. Its MOT expired on 19 Jan 2025 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 40,340 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Jan 2025
Mileage
40,340 mi
At MOT on 12 Jan 2024
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,140 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
SDY 722
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beach Buggy
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,776 cc
Year of manufacture
1962
First used
1 Jul 1962
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
12 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

SDY 722 was last recorded at 40,340 miles on 12 Jan 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
40,340 miles · 13 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,140 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 40,340 miles
  • 2023 – 40,340 miles
  • 2022 – 40,340 miles
  • 2019 – 40,340 miles
  • 2018 – 40,340 miles
  • 2017 – 40,340 miles
  • 2016 – 40,340 miles
  • 2015 – 40,340 miles
  • 2014 – 38,508 miles
  • 2013 – 36,505 miles
  • 2012 – 35,553 miles
  • 2011 – 34,075 miles
  • 2010 – 33,115 miles
  • 2009 – 30,915 miles
  • 2008 – 29,797 miles
  • 2006 – 23,007 miles
  • 2005 – 19,192 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass40,340 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018

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 Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

20 tests since 23 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass40,340 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    40,340 miles
    Test number
    707294565414
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  2. Pass40,340 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    40,340 miles
    Test number
    290863666082
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  3. Pass40,340 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    40,340 miles
    Test number
    937296016494
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  4. Pass40,340 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    40,340 miles
    Test number
    221645430713
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail40,340 miles1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,340 miles
    Test number
    902483776194
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass40,340 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    40,340 miles
    Test number
    343131405107
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall

  7. Pass40,340 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    40,340 miles
    Test number
    703377355323
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has a cut in the tread

  8. Pass40,340 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    40,340 miles
    Test number
    805561328486
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  9. Pass40,340 miles (+1,832)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    40,340 miles
    Test number
    357700458900
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing slightly noisy

  10. Pass38,508 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    38,508 miles
    Test number
    786689864277
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  11. Fail38,508 miles (+2,003)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,508 miles
    Test number
    997049864284
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass36,505 miles (+952)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    36,505 miles
    Test number
    388612793245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass35,553 miles (+1,478)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    35,553 miles
    Test number
    766534512289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass34,075 miles (+960)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    34,075 miles
    Test number
    556315741272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass33,115 miles (+2,200)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    33,115 miles
    Test number
    863812450289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass30,915 miles (+1,118)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    30,915 miles
    Test number
    711304839264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail29,797 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,797 miles
    Test number
    173596908178
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass29,797 miles (+6,790)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    29,797 miles
    Test number
    210486508121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass23,007 miles (+3,815)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    23,007 miles
    Test number
    982468596166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass19,192 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    19,192 miles
    Test number
    372204675178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about SDY 722

What vehicle is registration SDY 722 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show SDY 722 on an orange petrol Volkswagen Beach Buggy first used on 1 Jul 1962. 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 SDY 722 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on SDY 722 expired on 19 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on SDY 722?
The MOT on SDY 722 expired on 19 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has SDY 722 done?
SDY 722 was recorded at 40,340 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2024, an average of 1,140 miles a year.
Has SDY 722 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. SDY 722 has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Oct 2019.
Has the mileage on SDY 722 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 SDY 722 find?
SDY 722 passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2024 with 1 advisory: offside front road wheel slightly distorted.

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