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Yellow · Petrol · 2001 · 1,984 cc

X781 WNOMOT history

X781 WNO is a yellow petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 1 Feb 2001. Its MOT expired on 21 Dec 2024 and it has passed 15 of 27 MOT tests, with 71,524 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Dec 2024
Mileage
71,524 mi
At MOT on 22 Dec 2023
MOT tests
27
15 passed · 12 failed
Per year
2,009 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X781 WNO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Feb 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
22 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

X781 WNO was last recorded at 71,524 miles on 22 Dec 2023, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,521 miles · 8 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
2,009 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 71,524 miles
  • 2022 – 70,668 miles
  • 2021 – 70,658 miles
  • 2020 – 70,216 miles
  • 2018 – 68,753 miles
  • 2017 – 67,907 miles
  • 2016 – 66,101 miles
  • 2015 – 64,512 miles
  • 2014 – 62,851 miles
  • 2013 – 61,151 miles
  • 2012 – 59,148 miles
  • 2011 – 56,715 miles
  • 2010 – 55,150 miles
  • 2009 – 53,324 miles
  • 2007 – 45,444 miles
  • 2006 – 36,262 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass71,524 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Engine management light stays on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 3 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass71,524 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    71,524 miles
    Test number
    955604801819
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail71,521 miles (+853)5 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,521 miles
    Test number
    631257505798
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front door panel missing

  3. Pass70,668 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    70,668 miles
    Test number
    533224959523
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ADVISE REPLACEMENT
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dot code 1012 (205/55/16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ADVISE REPLACEMENT
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dot code 2212 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail70,668 miles (+10)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,668 miles
    Test number
    268527732837
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ADVISE REPLACEMENT
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dot code 1012 (205/55/16) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ADVISE REPLACEMENT
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing dot code 2212 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail70,658 miles (+442)10 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,658 miles
    Test number
    802951108213
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorElectronic braking system warning device indicates a fault light on dash (1.7 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working water in lamp (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working water in lamp (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper missing wiper arm missing (3.4 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MinorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 2x led lights in/opertive in third brake lamp (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished/cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass70,216 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    70,216 miles
    Test number
    786091396937
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail70,216 miles (+1,463)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,216 miles
    Test number
    904885662422
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass68,753 miles (+846)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    68,753 miles
    Test number
    379050128522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass67,907 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    67,907 miles
    Test number
    725562567591

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail67,907 miles (+1,806)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,907 miles
    Test number
    951197167420
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  11. Pass66,101 miles (+136)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    66,101 miles
    Test number
    473171015579
    • AdvisoryEngine management light stays on
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Fail65,965 miles (+1,453)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,965 miles
    Test number
    650733007915
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light stays on
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass64,512 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    64,512 miles
    Test number
    477156265153
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteEngine management light stays on

  14. Fail64,512 miles (+1,661)5 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,512 miles
    Test number
    429415065170
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteEngine management light stays on

  15. Pass62,851 miles (+1,700)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    62,851 miles
    Test number
    467223734150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail61,151 miles4 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,151 miles
    Test number
    238314063440
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  17. Pass61,151 miles (+2,003)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    61,151 miles
    Test number
    347274863116
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  18. Pass59,148 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    59,148 miles
    Test number
    165238952124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail59,148 miles (+2,433)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,148 miles
    Test number
    219048652115
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

  20. Fail56,715 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,715 miles
    Test number
    168619631180
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass56,715 miles (+1,565)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    56,715 miles
    Test number
    988429131160
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass55,150 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    55,150 miles
    Test number
    953704850157
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  23. Fail55,150 miles (+1,826)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,150 miles
    Test number
    152364950144
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  24. Pass53,324 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    53,324 miles
    Test number
    161073559106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail53,324 miles (+7,880)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,324 miles
    Test number
    380943959194
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  26. Pass45,444 miles (+9,182)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    45,444 miles
    Test number
    200046977401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass36,262 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    36,262 miles
    Test number
    420974856119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X781 WNO

Does X781 WNO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X781 WNO expired on 21 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X781 WNO?
The MOT on X781 WNO expired on 21 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X781 WNO done?
X781 WNO was recorded at 71,524 miles at its MOT on 22 Dec 2023, an average of 2,009 miles a year.
Has X781 WNO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X781 WNO has failed 12 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on X781 WNO 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 X781 WNO find?
X781 WNO passed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2023 with 4 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front inner track rod end ball joint has slight play; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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