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Green · Petrol · 2001 · 1,595 cc

Y204 HMXMOT history

Y204 HMX is a green petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 3 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 84,352 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jan 2027
Mileage
84,352 mi
At MOT on 23 Jan 2026
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,410 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y204 HMX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
3 May 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y204 HMX was last recorded at 84,352 miles on 23 Jan 2026, 24 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,328 miles · 22 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
24 miles
Average per year
3,410 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 84,352 miles
  • 2024 – 80,624 miles
  • 2023 – 73,563 miles
  • 2022 – 67,227 miles
  • 2021 – 59,579 miles
  • 2020 – 54,599 miles
  • 2017 – 54,127 miles
  • 2016 – 50,981 miles
  • 2015 – 47,334 miles
  • 2014 – 42,556 miles
  • 2013 – 38,649 miles
  • 2012 – 36,352 miles
  • 2011 – 33,109 miles
  • 2010 – 29,275 miles
  • 2009 – 24,947 miles
  • 2008 – 21,164 miles
  • 2007 – 19,195 miles
  • 2006 – 16,687 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,352 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2023

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2023

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

29 tests since 22 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,352 miles (+24)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    84,352 miles
    Test number
    124145823754
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail84,328 miles (+3,704)8 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,328 miles
    Test number
    998646303226
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
    • MajorElectronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass80,624 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    80,624 miles
    Test number
    176074872882
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail80,624 miles (+7,061)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,624 miles
    Test number
    138936347747
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass73,563 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    73,563 miles
    Test number
    369784087194
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  6. Fail73,563 miles (+160)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,563 miles
    Test number
    295415600147
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  7. Fail73,403 miles (+6,176)10 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,403 miles
    Test number
    493788776669
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass67,227 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    67,227 miles
    Test number
    578556387132
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail67,227 miles (+7,648)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,227 miles
    Test number
    442848825229
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass59,579 miles (+14)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    59,579 miles
    Test number
    341123316884
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  11. Fail59,565 miles (+4,966)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,565 miles
    Test number
    775266051210
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  12. Pass54,599 miles (+472)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    54,599 miles
    Test number
    997874536675

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass54,127 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2018
    Odometer
    54,127 miles
    Test number
    913459705290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail54,126 miles (+3,145)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,126 miles
    Test number
    248257098407
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  15. Pass50,981 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2017
    Odometer
    50,981 miles
    Test number
    965831938417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail50,962 miles (+3,628)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,962 miles
    Test number
    119023369864
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  17. Pass47,334 miles (+4,778)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    47,334 miles
    Test number
    318348215144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass42,556 miles (+3,907)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    42,556 miles
    Test number
    206738814164
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass38,649 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    38,649 miles
    Test number
    605070823197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail38,649 miles (+2,297)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,649 miles
    Test number
    669170523195
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

  21. Pass36,352 miles (+3,243)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    36,352 miles
    Test number
    589165292027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass33,109 miles (+3,834)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    33,109 miles
    Test number
    849963901173
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass29,275 miles (+4,328)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    29,275 miles
    Test number
    653051210184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass24,947 miles (+3,783)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    24,947 miles
    Test number
    370210529180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass21,164 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    21,164 miles
    Test number
    310004298007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail21,164 miles (+1,969)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,164 miles
    Test number
    892351198004
    • FailureExhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

  27. Pass19,195 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    19,195 miles
    Test number
    520379387017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail19,164 miles (+2,477)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,164 miles
    Test number
    834299577060
    • FailureHeadlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

  29. Pass16,687 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    16,687 miles
    Test number
    313841886015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y204 HMX

Does Y204 HMX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y204 HMX is valid until 22 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y204 HMX?
The MOT on Y204 HMX is valid until 22 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y204 HMX done?
Y204 HMX was recorded at 84,352 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2026, an average of 3,410 miles a year.
Has Y204 HMX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y204 HMX has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on Y204 HMX 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 Y204 HMX find?
Y204 HMX passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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