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Volkswagen Beetle

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,398 cc

Y6 VWBMOT history

Y6 VWB is a blue petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 9 Aug 2004. Its MOT is valid until 16 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 118,786 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Aug 2027
Mileage
118,786 mi
At MOT on 17 Aug 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,080 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y6 VWB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,398 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
9 Aug 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y6 VWB was last recorded at 118,786 miles on 17 Aug 2026, 15 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,771 miles · 28 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
15 miles
Average per year
4,080 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,786 miles
  • 2024 – 118,590 miles
  • 2023 – 118,486 miles
  • 2022 – 118,037 miles
  • 2021 – 117,553 miles
  • 2020 – 116,015 miles
  • 2019 – 115,224 miles
  • 2018 – 114,039 miles
  • 2017 – 112,680 miles
  • 2016 – 111,820 miles
  • 2015 – 111,379 miles
  • 2014 – 110,570 miles
  • 2013 – 109,528 miles
  • 2012 – 100,242 miles
  • 2011 – 90,028 miles
  • 2010 – 84,997 miles
  • 2009 – 76,808 miles
  • 2008 – 58,781 miles
  • 2007 – 41,135 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,786 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush has separated from its bond in several places

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of pipe is statring to oxidise

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sides wall of the tyre is heavily cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

27 tests since 6 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,786 miles (+15)2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    118,786 miles
    Test number
    894758554955
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail118,771 miles (+181)1 dangerous2 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,771 miles
    Test number
    592787606255
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass118,590 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    118,590 miles
    Test number
    931294901242
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both fronts are starting to smear (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes are splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion within 30cm off the offside front engine mount

  4. Fail118,590 miles (+104)1 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,590 miles
    Test number
    206183595131
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracking on the outer shoulder ( dot code 1500 ) @ 24 years old (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective both fronts are starting to smear (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes are splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion within 30cm off the offside front engine mount

  5. Pass118,486 miles1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    118,486 miles
    Test number
    746648268650
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush has separated from its bond in several places (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of pipe is statring to oxidise (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sides wall of the tyre is heavily cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill has just strating to show light corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  6. Fail118,486 miles (+449)2 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,486 miles
    Test number
    233101440668
    • MajorNearside Front 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))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush has separated from its bond in several places (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of pipe is statring to oxidise (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sides wall of the tyre is heavily cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill has just strating to show light corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  7. Pass118,037 miles (+484)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    118,037 miles
    Test number
    416691402603
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass117,553 miles (+1,538)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    117,553 miles
    Test number
    407784705958
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass116,015 miles (+791)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    116,015 miles
    Test number
    286171698680
    • MinorOffside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass115,224 miles (+1,185)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    115,224 miles
    Test number
    180714035678

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass114,039 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    114,039 miles
    Test number
    189447916553

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail114,037 miles (+1,357)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,037 miles
    Test number
    450173247409
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  13. Pass112,680 miles (+860)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    112,680 miles
    Test number
    472339550635

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass111,820 miles (+441)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    111,820 miles
    Test number
    638883432856

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass111,379 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    111,379 miles
    Test number
    676861105213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail111,379 miles (+809)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,379 miles
    Test number
    136549595199
    • FailureNearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Pass110,570 miles (+1,042)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    110,570 miles
    Test number
    755309404221
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  18. Pass109,528 miles (+9,286)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    109,528 miles
    Test number
    398315513284
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  19. Pass100,242 miles (+10,214)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    100,242 miles
    Test number
    498481432212
    • NoteAirbag light on

  20. Pass90,028 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    90,028 miles
    Test number
    736967521237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail90,028 miles (+5,031)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,028 miles
    Test number
    289487221269
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  22. Fail84,997 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,997 miles
    Test number
    160248510230
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  23. Pass84,997 miles (+8,189)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    84,997 miles
    Test number
    700408210280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass76,808 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    76,808 miles
    Test number
    463230489113
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteWASHER BOTTLE LEAKS

  25. Fail76,808 miles (+18,027)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,808 miles
    Test number
    890230689179
    • Repaired at testFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteWASHER BOTTLE LEAKS

  26. Pass58,781 miles (+17,646)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    58,781 miles
    Test number
    183509198194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass41,135 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    41,135 miles
    Test number
    341238117468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y6 VWB

Does Y6 VWB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y6 VWB is valid until 16 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y6 VWB?
The MOT on Y6 VWB is valid until 16 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y6 VWB done?
Y6 VWB was recorded at 118,786 miles at its MOT on 17 Aug 2026, an average of 4,080 miles a year.
Has Y6 VWB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y6 VWB has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on Y6 VWB 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 Y6 VWB find?
Y6 VWB passed its latest MOT on 17 Aug 2026 with 2 minor defects and 9 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; front coil spring corroded both sides, and 8 more.

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