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Beige · Petrol · 2008 · 1,596 cc

Y4 JYEMOT history

Y4 JYE is a beige petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 3 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 28 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 96,586 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Apr 2027
Mileage
96,586 mi
At MOT on 29 Apr 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,175 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y4 JYE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
3 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y4 JYE was last recorded at 96,586 miles on 29 Apr 2026, 26 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,560 miles · 28 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
26 miles
Average per year
5,175 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,586 miles
  • 2025 – 87,961 miles
  • 2024 – 83,593 miles
  • 2023 – 79,872 miles
  • 2022 – 76,685 miles
  • 2021 – 72,920 miles
  • 2020 – 70,027 miles
  • 2019 – 64,824 miles
  • 2018 – 58,475 miles
  • 2017 – 50,650 miles
  • 2016 – 43,923 miles
  • 2015 – 38,228 miles
  • 2014 – 32,307 miles
  • 2013 – 27,774 miles
  • 2012 – 22,460 miles
  • 2011 – 18,313 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,586 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

22 tests since 15 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,586 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    96,586 miles
    Test number
    308763245826

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail96,560 miles (+8,599)2 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,560 miles
    Test number
    507303138813
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass87,961 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    87,961 miles
    Test number
    220352139722
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Fail87,961 miles (+4,368)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,961 miles
    Test number
    122470637284
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass83,593 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    83,593 miles
    Test number
    865254728546

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail83,593 miles (+3,721)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,593 miles
    Test number
    981454866481
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass79,872 miles (+3,187)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    79,872 miles
    Test number
    683097709076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass76,685 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    76,685 miles
    Test number
    530055056737

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail76,665 miles (+3,745)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,665 miles
    Test number
    172816720554
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  10. Pass72,920 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    72,920 miles
    Test number
    382009494216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail72,894 miles (+2,867)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,894 miles
    Test number
    383361560306
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre clamp faulty (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass70,027 miles (+5,203)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    70,027 miles
    Test number
    268247329359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass64,824 miles (+6,349)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    64,824 miles
    Test number
    430331050816
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass58,475 miles (+7,825)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    58,475 miles
    Test number
    570561996291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass50,650 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    50,650 miles
    Test number
    426427776111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail50,640 miles (+6,717)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,640 miles
    Test number
    961487568213
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  17. Pass43,923 miles (+5,695)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    43,923 miles
    Test number
    717196035133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass38,228 miles (+5,921)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    38,228 miles
    Test number
    117575285412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass32,307 miles (+4,533)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    32,307 miles
    Test number
    138625494093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass27,774 miles (+5,314)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    27,774 miles
    Test number
    148865893484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass22,460 miles (+4,147)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    22,460 miles
    Test number
    246139982051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass18,313 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    18,313 miles
    Test number
    235684871077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y4 JYE

Does Y4 JYE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y4 JYE is valid until 28 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y4 JYE?
The MOT on Y4 JYE is valid until 28 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y4 JYE done?
Y4 JYE was recorded at 96,586 miles at its MOT on 29 Apr 2026, an average of 5,175 miles a year.
Has Y4 JYE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y4 JYE has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on Y4 JYE 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 Y4 JYE find?
Y4 JYE passed its latest MOT on 29 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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