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Volkswagen Beetle

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,596 cc

Y4 VMHMOT history

Y4 VMH is a black petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 7 Jul 2005. Its MOT is valid until 23 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 79,140 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Nov 2026
Mileage
79,140 mi
At MOT on 13 Nov 2025
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,544 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y4 VMH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
7 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y4 VMH was last recorded at 79,140 miles on 13 Nov 2025, 1,926 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,214 miles · 19 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,926 miles
Average per year
3,544 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 79,140 miles
  • 2024 – 77,214 miles
  • 2023 – 74,978 miles
  • 2022 – 72,786 miles
  • 2021 – 70,495 miles
  • 2020 – 68,045 miles
  • 2016 – 66,798 miles
  • 2015 – 64,370 miles
  • 2014 – 59,626 miles
  • 2013 – 58,923 miles
  • 2012 – 53,019 miles
  • 2011 – 46,164 miles
  • 2010 – 36,518 miles
  • 2009 – 21,055 miles
  • 2008 – 17,949 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,140 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.

  • Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 8 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,140 miles (+1,926)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    79,140 miles
    Test number
    745027169696

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass77,214 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    77,214 miles
    Test number
    602695723288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail77,213 miles (+2,235)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,213 miles
    Test number
    928209185974
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass74,978 miles (+2,192)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    74,978 miles
    Test number
    246867334959

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass72,786 miles (+30)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    72,786 miles
    Test number
    454270530725
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail72,756 miles (+2,261)3 major1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,756 miles
    Test number
    594274073867
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively offside and nearside (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass70,495 miles (+5)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    70,495 miles
    Test number
    860262062248
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryParking brake only just met requirements

  8. Fail70,490 miles (+2,445)7 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,490 miles
    Test number
    581241023767
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing flap door will not open (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement hand brake arm on calliper (1.1.15 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryParking brake only just met requirements

  9. Pass68,045 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    68,045 miles
    Test number
    716933147977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail68,045 miles (+1,247)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,045 miles
    Test number
    262716177412
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  11. Pass66,798 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    66,798 miles
    Test number
    338714068266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail66,798 miles (+2,428)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,798 miles
    Test number
    613491049054
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  13. Pass64,370 miles (+4,744)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    64,370 miles
    Test number
    438364285030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass59,626 miles (+703)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    59,626 miles
    Test number
    109754084426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass58,923 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    58,923 miles
    Test number
    379145923230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail58,923 miles (+5,904)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,923 miles
    Test number
    159905823237
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre sidewall cracked and perished

  17. Pass53,019 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    53,019 miles
    Test number
    226839622233
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteCentre silencer mounting broken
    • NoteOffside rear tyre badly perished in sidewall

  18. Fail53,019 miles (+6,855)2 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,019 miles
    Test number
    885699022276
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing unevenly
    • NoteCentre silencer mounting broken
    • NoteOffside rear tyre badly perished in sidewall

  19. Pass46,164 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    46,164 miles
    Test number
    648013321242
    • NoteCentre exhaust bracket broken

  20. Fail46,164 miles (+9,646)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,164 miles
    Test number
    849553921262
    • FailureRear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • NoteCentre exhaust bracket broken

  21. Pass36,518 miles (+15,463)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    36,518 miles
    Test number
    612123950014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass21,055 miles (+3,106)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    21,055 miles
    Test number
    410087379003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass17,949 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    17,949 miles
    Test number
    832351428268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y4 VMH

Does Y4 VMH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y4 VMH is valid until 23 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y4 VMH?
The MOT on Y4 VMH is valid until 23 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y4 VMH done?
Y4 VMH was recorded at 79,140 miles at its MOT on 13 Nov 2025, an average of 3,544 miles a year.
Has Y4 VMH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y4 VMH has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on Y4 VMH 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 VMH find?
Y4 VMH passed its latest MOT on 13 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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