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Volkswagen Beetle

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,984 cc

Y278 SWRMOT history

Y278 SWR is a red petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 21 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 2 Jul 2025 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 66,649 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Jul 2025
Mileage
66,649 mi
At MOT on 3 Jul 2024
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,583 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y278 SWR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
21 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
3 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y278 SWR was last recorded at 66,649 miles on 3 Jul 2024, 3,403 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
63,246 miles · 20 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
3,403 miles
Average per year
2,583 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 66,649 miles
  • 2023 – 63,246 miles
  • 2022 – 60,606 miles
  • 2021 – 57,958 miles
  • 2020 – 56,390 miles
  • 2019 – 53,516 miles
  • 2018 – 51,733 miles
  • 2017 – 51,001 miles
  • 2015 – 50,460 miles
  • 2014 – 49,115 miles
  • 2013 – 44,783 miles
  • 2012 – 40,372 miles
  • 2011 – 36,791 miles
  • 2010 – 35,116 miles
  • 2009 – 33,530 miles
  • 2008 – 30,888 miles
  • 2007 – 25,477 miles
  • 2005 – 18,822 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,649 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front door handle loose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front outer door handle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 28 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,649 miles (+3,403)2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    66,649 miles
    Test number
    663159754598
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass63,246 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    63,246 miles
    Test number
    872634411136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail63,245 miles (+2,639)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,245 miles
    Test number
    503597668957
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

  4. Pass60,606 miles (+16)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    60,606 miles
    Test number
    585085454389
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front door handle loose

  5. Fail60,590 miles (+2,632)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,590 miles
    Test number
    790540650716
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front door handle loose

  6. Pass57,958 miles (+1,568)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    57,958 miles
    Test number
    712173475786
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front outer door handle

  7. Pass56,390 miles (+2,874)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    56,390 miles
    Test number
    769629544480
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front outer door handle loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass53,516 miles (+1,783)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    53,516 miles
    Test number
    694231714285
    • AdvisoryOffside Front outside door handle

  9. Pass51,733 miles (+732)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    51,733 miles
    Test number
    164808418064
    • AdvisoryOffside Front outer door handle

  10. Pass51,001 miles (+541)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    51,001 miles
    Test number
    224441424188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass50,460 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    50,460 miles
    Test number
    755136005226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail50,459 miles (+1,344)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,459 miles
    Test number
    889092505257
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

  13. Pass49,115 miles (+4,332)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2015
    Odometer
    49,115 miles
    Test number
    518841724185
    • NoteSlight movement in of side front track arm.

  14. Pass44,783 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2014
    Odometer
    44,783 miles
    Test number
    788857223125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail44,783 miles (+4,411)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,783 miles
    Test number
    807612423162
    • FailureNearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Pass40,372 miles (+3,581)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    40,372 miles
    Test number
    269411122105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass36,791 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    36,791 miles
    Test number
    145973371457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail36,791 miles (+1,675)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,791 miles
    Test number
    979943771044
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • 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)
    • NoteN/s/f wheel arch liner and undertray hanging down

  19. Pass35,116 miles (+1,586)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    35,116 miles
    Test number
    511073620027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass33,530 miles (+2,642)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    33,530 miles
    Test number
    373524029076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass30,888 miles (+5,411)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    30,888 miles
    Test number
    842869518067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass25,477 miles (+6,655)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    25,477 miles
    Test number
    352598217057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass18,822 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    18,822 miles
    Test number
    142652465344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y278 SWR

Does Y278 SWR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y278 SWR expired on 2 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y278 SWR?
The MOT on Y278 SWR expired on 2 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y278 SWR done?
Y278 SWR was recorded at 66,649 miles at its MOT on 3 Jul 2024, an average of 2,583 miles a year.
Has Y278 SWR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y278 SWR has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on Y278 SWR 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 Y278 SWR find?
Y278 SWR passed its latest MOT on 3 Jul 2024 with 2 minor defects and 9 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 8 more.

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