Volkswagen Beetle
Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,984 cc
X4 VWBMOT history
X4 VWB is a blue petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 7 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 89,815 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 89,815 mi
- At MOT on 25 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 19 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 3,494 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X4 VWB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Beetle
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,984 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 7 Apr 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
X4 VWB was last recorded at 89,815 miles on 25 Jun 2026, 2,786 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 87,029 miles · 10 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,786 miles
- Average per year
- 3,494 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 89,815 miles
- 2025 – 87,029 miles
- 2024 – 84,420 miles
- 2023 – 82,370 miles
- 2022 – 80,442 miles
- 2021 – 78,959 miles
- 2020 – 75,977 miles
- 2019 – 71,861 miles
- 2018 – 69,074 miles
- 2017 – 68,474 miles
- 2016 – 68,169 miles
- 2015 – 67,108 miles
- 2014 – 64,426 miles
- 2013 – 61,654 miles
- 2012 – 53,527 miles
- 2011 – 47,094 miles
- 2010 – 41,976 miles
- 2008 – 26,377 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass89,815 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Front indicator lens damaged
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
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.
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault
Major6 MOTs, 2019–2026
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2025
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
28 tests since 28 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass89,815 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 89,815 miles
- Test number
- 109214220412
- AdvisoryNearside Front indicator lens damaged
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
Fail89,815 miles (+2,786)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,815 miles
- Test number
- 556632013711
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front indicator lens damaged
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
Pass87,029 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 87,029 miles
- Test number
- 228523034494
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail87,029 miles (+2,609)1 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,029 miles
- Test number
- 651754901457
- DangerousRear Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass84,420 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 84,420 miles
- Test number
- 473014064131
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail84,420 miles (+2,050)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,420 miles
- Test number
- 782307240087
- MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass82,370 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 82,370 miles
- Test number
- 961375200874
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail82,370 miles (+1,928)2 dangerous9 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,370 miles
- Test number
- 473842654793
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front 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))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front 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 Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass80,442 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 80,442 miles
- Test number
- 822425246902
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail80,442 miles (+1,483)6 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,442 miles
- Test number
- 797236868176
- MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- 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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass78,959 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 78,959 miles
- Test number
- 598899559089
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail78,959 miles (+2,982)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,959 miles
- Test number
- 523742523102
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass75,977 miles2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 75,977 miles
- Test number
- 139039655821
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail75,977 miles (+4,116)1 major3 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,977 miles
- Test number
- 848593111161
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass71,861 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 71,861 miles
- Test number
- 346250909570
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail71,861 miles (+2,787)1 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,861 miles
- Test number
- 593558341153
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass69,074 miles (+600)
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2019
- Odometer
- 69,074 miles
- Test number
- 672287445038
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,474 miles (+305)
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2018
- Odometer
- 68,474 miles
- Test number
- 163689623095
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,169 miles (+1,061)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 68,169 miles
- Test number
- 911117301628
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,108 miles (+2,682)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 67,108 miles
- Test number
- 533068363041
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,426 miles (+2,772)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 64,426 miles
- Test number
- 229757844390
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,654 miles (+20)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 61,654 miles
- Test number
- 218178333347
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail61,634 miles (+3,226)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,634 miles
- Test number
- 669482233355
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Pass58,408 miles (+4,881)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 58,408 miles
- Test number
- 359495483071
- AdvisoryFront constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteOffside rear outer sill is slightly damaged
Pass53,527 miles (+6,433)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 53,527 miles
- Test number
- 826607982048
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass47,094 miles (+5,118)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 47,094 miles
- Test number
- 329120981007
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,976 miles (+15,599)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 41,976 miles
- Test number
- 391004080023
- NoteBoth rear tyres have outter tyre wall becoming perished and cracking (no cord showing at time of test)
Pass26,377 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 26,377 miles
- Test number
- 981389418111
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about X4 VWB
- Does X4 VWB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X4 VWB is valid until 9 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on X4 VWB?
- The MOT on X4 VWB is valid until 9 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has X4 VWB done?
- X4 VWB was recorded at 89,815 miles at its MOT on 25 Jun 2026, an average of 3,494 miles a year.
- Has X4 VWB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X4 VWB has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on X4 VWB 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 X4 VWB find?
- X4 VWB passed its latest MOT on 25 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front indicator lens damaged; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.
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