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Yellow · Petrol · 2000 · 1,984 cc

X452 CAWMOT history

X452 CAW is a yellow petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 12 Oct 2000. Its MOT expired on 27 Oct 2025 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 57,707 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Oct 2025
Mileage
57,707 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2025
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,128 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X452 CAW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
12 Oct 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

X452 CAW was last recorded at 57,707 miles on 16 Oct 2025, 195 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
57,512 miles · 28 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
195 miles
Average per year
2,128 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 57,707 miles
  • 2024 – 57,512 miles
  • 2023 – 54,708 miles
  • 2022 – 51,651 miles
  • 2021 – 48,532 miles
  • 2020 – 45,228 miles
  • 2019 – 43,175 miles
  • 2018 – 41,550 miles
  • 2017 – 39,197 miles
  • 2016 – 36,841 miles
  • 2015 – 36,099 miles
  • 2014 – 35,343 miles
  • 2013 – 34,149 miles
  • 2012 – 33,289 miles
  • 2011 – 32,357 miles
  • 2010 – 30,714 miles
  • 2009 – 28,457 miles
  • 2008 – 25,922 miles
  • 2007 – 22,347 miles
  • 2006 – 18,391 miles
  • 2005 – 15,109 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail57,707 miles
  • DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 10 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail57,707 miles (+195)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,707 miles
    Test number
    915738978090
    • DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  2. Pass57,512 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    57,512 miles
    Test number
    565606101862

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail57,509 miles (+2,801)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,509 miles
    Test number
    455888274481
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass54,708 miles (+3,057)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    54,708 miles
    Test number
    645352770564
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  5. Pass51,651 miles (+3,119)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    51,651 miles
    Test number
    503343898258
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  6. Pass48,532 miles (+3,304)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    48,532 miles
    Test number
    737733671758
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  7. Pass45,228 miles (+2,053)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    45,228 miles
    Test number
    616578380606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass43,175 miles (+1,625)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    43,175 miles
    Test number
    238185926381
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  9. Pass41,550 miles (+2,353)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    41,550 miles
    Test number
    431814211126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass39,197 miles (+2,356)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    39,197 miles
    Test number
    973323577570

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass36,841 miles (+742)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    36,841 miles
    Test number
    790276226243
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass36,099 miles (+756)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    36,099 miles
    Test number
    971014988247
    • 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)
  13. Pass35,343 miles (+1,194)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    35,343 miles
    Test number
    845182874298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass34,149 miles (+860)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    34,149 miles
    Test number
    275910973236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass33,289 miles (+932)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    33,289 miles
    Test number
    269946382216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass32,357 miles (+1,643)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    32,357 miles
    Test number
    335250881296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass30,714 miles (+2,257)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    30,714 miles
    Test number
    330804880262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass28,457 miles (+2,535)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    28,457 miles
    Test number
    302743489422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass25,922 miles (+3,575)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    25,922 miles
    Test number
    772375488261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass22,347 miles (+3,956)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    22,347 miles
    Test number
    344026087408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass18,391 miles (+3,282)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    18,391 miles
    Test number
    633160286252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass15,109 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    15,109 miles
    Test number
    934263585283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X452 CAW

Does X452 CAW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X452 CAW expired on 27 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X452 CAW?
The MOT on X452 CAW expired on 27 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X452 CAW done?
X452 CAW was recorded at 57,707 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2025, an average of 2,128 miles a year.
Has X452 CAW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X452 CAW has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on X452 CAW 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 X452 CAW find?
X452 CAW failed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2025 with 1 dangerous defect and 3 major defects: service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value; engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill, and 1 more.

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