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Yellow · Petrol · 2001 · 2,000 cc

X748 ENJMOT history

X748 ENJ is a yellow petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 31 Dec 2001. Its MOT expired on 4 Aug 2026 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 147,834 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Aug 2026
Mileage
147,834 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2025
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,419 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X748 ENJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
31 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X748 ENJ was last recorded at 147,834 miles on 5 Aug 2025, 812 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,022 miles · 29 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
812 miles
Average per year
5,419 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 147,834 miles
  • 2024 – 147,022 miles
  • 2023 – 141,513 miles
  • 2022 – 138,498 miles
  • 2021 – 138,253 miles
  • 2017 – 137,910 miles
  • 2015 – 131,911 miles
  • 2014 – 127,175 miles
  • 2013 – 120,875 miles
  • 2012 – 110,106 miles
  • 2011 – 93,438 miles
  • 2009 – 75,491 miles
  • 2008 – 64,382 miles
  • 2007 – 55,720 miles
  • 2006 – 42,365 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,834 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sill damaged
  • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Exhaust noisy

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Outer Sill corroded/damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Outer sill corroded/damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • CORROSION TO OUTER SILLS PRESCRIBED AREAS BUT NOT CONSIDEREED EXCESSIVE AT TIME OF TEST

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside OUTER SILL DAMAGE

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 17 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,834 miles (+812)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    147,834 miles
    Test number
    202252988734
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sill damaged
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  2. Pass147,022 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    147,022 miles
    Test number
    459175247811
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle clamp poor condition (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Sill damage
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  3. Fail147,022 miles (+5,509)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,022 miles
    Test number
    922302692164
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle clamp poor condition (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Sill damage
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  4. Pass141,513 miles (+3,015)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    141,513 miles
    Test number
    276720982216
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sills rusty
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass138,498 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    138,498 miles
    Test number
    526283649076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail138,498 miles (+245)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,498 miles
    Test number
    831728876190
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass138,253 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    138,253 miles
    Test number
    698924668617
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Sill corroded/damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer sill corroded/damaged

  8. Fail138,252 miles (+342)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,252 miles
    Test number
    261273578494
    • DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Sill corroded/damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer sill corroded/damaged

  9. Pass137,910 miles (+5,999)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    137,910 miles
    Test number
    586930483349
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside outer sill damaged & front grill

  10. Pass131,911 miles (+38)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    131,911 miles
    Test number
    693634354580
    • AdvisoryCORROSION TO OUTER SILLS PRESCRIBED AREAS BUT NOT CONSIDEREED EXCESSIVE AT TIME OF TEST
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside OUTER SILL DAMAGE
    • AdvisoryVehicle modified

  11. Fail131,873 miles (+4,698)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,873 miles
    Test number
    293048480673
    • FailureCoil spring not correctly located ALL FOUR ROAD SPRINGS MODIFIED BUT NOT LOCATED IN LOWER SPRING MOUNTS (2.4.C.2)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCORROSION TO OUTER SILLS PRESCRIBED AREAS BUT NOT CONSIDEREED EXCESSIVE AT TIME OF TEST
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside OUTER SILL DAMAGE
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement drop link arm (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass127,175 miles (+6,300)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    127,175 miles
    Test number
    527439674124
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
    • NoteEMISSIONS JUST WITHIN LIMITS BUT MET REQUIREMENTS AT TIME OF TEST
    • NoteENGINE MANAGENMENT LIGHT ON
    • NoteSUSPENSION MODIFIED

  13. Pass120,875 miles (+2)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    120,875 miles
    Test number
    395415773167
    • NoteAll four tyres close to legal limit

  14. Fail120,873 miles (+10,767)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,873 miles
    Test number
    327303963167
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • NoteAll four tyres close to legal limit
    • NoteManagement lamp on

  15. Pass110,106 miles (+16,668)4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    110,106 miles
    Test number
    295148952100
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteNear side front headlamp not in clean condtion
    • NoteNear side front tyre worn on edges
    • NoteRear both tyres tearing apart

  16. Pass93,438 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    93,438 miles
    Test number
    948504851198
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteAirbag light stays on

  17. Fail93,438 miles (+17,947)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,438 miles
    Test number
    929944651157
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRegistration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteAirbag light stays on

  18. Pass75,491 miles (+11,109)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    75,491 miles
    Test number
    334423419276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass64,382 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    64,382 miles
    Test number
    383568908466
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Fail64,382 miles (+8,662)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,382 miles
    Test number
    520528108296
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Fail55,720 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,720 miles
    Test number
    451493127248
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteFront number plate in poor condition

  22. Pass55,720 miles (+3,408)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    55,720 miles
    Test number
    862513727274
    • NoteFront number plate in poor condition

  23. Pass52,312 miles (+9,947)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    52,312 miles
    Test number
    251477147015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass42,365 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    42,365 miles
    Test number
    121948846072
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about X748 ENJ

Does X748 ENJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X748 ENJ expired on 4 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X748 ENJ?
The MOT on X748 ENJ expired on 4 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X748 ENJ done?
X748 ENJ was recorded at 147,834 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2025, an average of 5,419 miles a year.
Has X748 ENJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X748 ENJ has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on X748 ENJ 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 X748 ENJ find?
X748 ENJ passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; offside rear sill damaged, and 1 more.

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