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Yellow · Petrol · 2002 · 1,984 cc

Y4 PWHMOT history

Y4 PWH is a yellow petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 15 Apr 2002. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 85,694 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Jul 2027
Mileage
85,694 mi
At MOT on 7 Jul 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,934 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y4 PWH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
15 Apr 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y4 PWH was last recorded at 85,694 miles on 7 Jul 2026, 974 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,720 miles · 30 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
974 miles
Average per year
2,934 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,694 miles
  • 2025 – 84,720 miles
  • 2024 – 82,220 miles
  • 2023 – 80,544 miles
  • 2022 – 78,483 miles
  • 2021 – 76,770 miles
  • 2020 – 73,638 miles
  • 2019 – 70,546 miles
  • 2018 – 68,847 miles
  • 2017 – 62,603 miles
  • 2016 – 56,843 miles
  • 2015 – 54,071 miles
  • 2014 – 51,248 miles
  • 2013 – 47,551 miles
  • 2012 – 44,249 miles
  • 2011 – 40,791 miles
  • 2010 – 37,647 miles
  • 2009 – 35,259 miles
  • 2008 – 32,804 miles
  • 2007 – 28,965 miles
  • 2006 – 26,167 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,694 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe on axle from hose to wheel cylinder corroded but not excessively (1.1.11 (c))

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • All brake discs are pitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Exhaust deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front headlamp lens deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside coil springs corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

29 tests since 23 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,694 miles (+974)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    85,694 miles
    Test number
    549984664173
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe on axle from hose to wheel cylinder corroded but not excessively (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass84,720 miles (+2,500)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    84,720 miles
    Test number
    268817433657
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Very pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass82,220 miles (+1,676)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    82,220 miles
    Test number
    100639204436
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass80,544 miles (+14)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    80,544 miles
    Test number
    918522832448
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail80,530 miles (+2,047)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,530 miles
    Test number
    779961602986
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass78,483 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    78,483 miles
    Test number
    455091434894

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail78,482 miles (+1,712)3 major1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,482 miles
    Test number
    494857247596
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel filter or pipes to filter leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre 205/55/16 thorn in outer sidewall , punctured

  8. Pass76,770 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    76,770 miles
    Test number
    561231667737
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs are pitted
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront headlamp lens deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside coil springs corroded

  9. Fail76,770 miles (+3,132)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,770 miles
    Test number
    578033269616
    • MajorFront All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs are pitted
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront headlamp lens deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside coil springs corroded

  10. Pass73,638 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    73,638 miles
    Test number
    937537026679
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside front suspension arm rear bush is deteriorating.
    • AdvisoryOffside front tire is worn on the inner edge.

  11. Fail73,638 miles (+3,092)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,638 miles
    Test number
    640126981212
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside front suspension arm rear bush is deteriorating.
    • AdvisoryOffside front tire is worn on the inner edge.

  12. Pass70,546 miles (+1,699)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    70,546 miles
    Test number
    135428054365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass68,847 miles (+74)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2019
    Odometer
    68,847 miles
    Test number
    562522064444
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower 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))
    • AdvisoryBoth front sills damaged

  14. Fail68,773 miles (+6,170)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,773 miles
    Test number
    723494810495
    • MajorCoil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower 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))
    • AdvisoryBoth front sills damaged

  15. Pass62,603 miles (+5,760)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2018
    Odometer
    62,603 miles
    Test number
    104991552859
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted

  16. Pass56,843 miles (+2,772)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2017
    Odometer
    56,843 miles
    Test number
    816242615340
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres are low on inner edges
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted

  17. Pass54,071 miles (+2,823)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    54,071 miles
    Test number
    567606645188
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteO/s/f tyre getting low on inner edge.

  18. Pass51,248 miles (+3,697)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2015
    Odometer
    51,248 miles
    Test number
    205039944462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass47,551 miles (+3,302)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2014
    Odometer
    47,551 miles
    Test number
    349092143168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass44,249 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2013
    Odometer
    44,249 miles
    Test number
    206756742171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail44,249 miles (+3,458)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,249 miles
    Test number
    186675242184
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  22. Pass40,791 miles (+3,144)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2012
    Odometer
    40,791 miles
    Test number
    709187131155
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteBoth front tyres getting low on inner edges

  23. Pass37,647 miles (+2,388)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2011
    Odometer
    37,647 miles
    Test number
    423307240111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass35,259 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2010
    Odometer
    35,259 miles
    Test number
    481389739172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail35,259 miles (+2,455)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,259 miles
    Test number
    811309739159
    • FailureOffside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

  26. Pass32,804 miles (+3,839)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2009
    Odometer
    32,804 miles
    Test number
    431760548123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass28,965 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    28,965 miles
    Test number
    724276117117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail28,964 miles (+2,797)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,964 miles
    Test number
    423156117167
    • FailureNearside Inner Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  29. Pass26,167 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    26,167 miles
    Test number
    260422786049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y4 PWH

Does Y4 PWH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y4 PWH is valid until 31 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y4 PWH?
The MOT on Y4 PWH is valid until 31 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y4 PWH done?
Y4 PWH was recorded at 85,694 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2026, an average of 2,934 miles a year.
Has Y4 PWH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y4 PWH has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on Y4 PWH 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 PWH find?
Y4 PWH passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe on axle from hose to wheel cylinder corroded but not excessively.

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