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Volkswagen Beetle

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,596 cc

Y44 MDSMOT history

Y44 MDS is a black petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 9 Jun 2008. Its MOT is valid until 30 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 92,056 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Nov 2026
Mileage
92,056 mi
At MOT on 1 Dec 2025
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,617 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y44 MDS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
9 Jun 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y44 MDS was last recorded at 92,056 miles on 1 Dec 2025, 1,605 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,451 miles · 27 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,605 miles
Average per year
5,617 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 92,056 miles
  • 2024 – 90,451 miles
  • 2023 – 80,966 miles
  • 2022 – 66,376 miles
  • 2021 – 61,572 miles
  • 2020 – 51,240 miles
  • 2019 – 47,903 miles
  • 2018 – 43,409 miles
  • 2017 – 38,895 miles
  • 2016 – 33,211 miles
  • 2015 – 28,913 miles
  • 2014 – 24,660 miles
  • 2013 – 21,342 miles
  • 2012 – 14,870 miles
  • 2011 – 10,710 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,056 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 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.

  • Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

20 tests since 8 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,056 miles (+1,605)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    92,056 miles
    Test number
    664758748148
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass90,451 miles (+55)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    90,451 miles
    Test number
    647306095965
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail90,396 miles (+9,430)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,396 miles
    Test number
    251378972835
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass80,966 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    80,966 miles
    Test number
    108349994173
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Fail80,966 miles (+14,590)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,966 miles
    Test number
    538561134343
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass66,376 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    66,376 miles
    Test number
    112364877524

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail66,376 miles (+4,804)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,376 miles
    Test number
    490116767546
    • MajorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass61,572 miles (+10,332)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    61,572 miles
    Test number
    558076154607

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass51,240 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    51,240 miles
    Test number
    584967524084
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail51,234 miles (+3,331)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,234 miles
    Test number
    661854135616
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass47,903 miles (+4,494)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    47,903 miles
    Test number
    934805047644

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass43,409 miles (+4,514)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    43,409 miles
    Test number
    758791269949

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass38,895 miles (+5,684)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    38,895 miles
    Test number
    830891033801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass33,211 miles (+4,298)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    33,211 miles
    Test number
    973214805346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass28,913 miles (+4,253)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    28,913 miles
    Test number
    343651763736
    • 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)

  16. Pass24,660 miles (+3,318)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    24,660 miles
    Test number
    728224074277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass21,342 miles (+673)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    21,342 miles
    Test number
    349350973474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass20,669 miles (+5,799)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    20,669 miles
    Test number
    947054663156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass14,870 miles (+4,160)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    14,870 miles
    Test number
    519329152188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass10,710 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    10,710 miles
    Test number
    215159451447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y44 MDS

Does Y44 MDS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y44 MDS is valid until 30 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y44 MDS?
The MOT on Y44 MDS is valid until 30 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y44 MDS done?
Y44 MDS was recorded at 92,056 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2025, an average of 5,617 miles a year.
Has Y44 MDS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y44 MDS has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on Y44 MDS 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 Y44 MDS find?
Y44 MDS passed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front outer macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear inner integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill; offside front outer macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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