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Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

Y8 VWBMOT history

Y8 VWB is a silver diesel Volkswagen Beetle first used on 28 Apr 2004. Its MOT expired on 31 Jul 2026 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 116,531 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 31 Jul 2026
Mileage
116,531 mi
At MOT on 1 Aug 2025
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,920 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y8 VWB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
28 Apr 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y8 VWB was last recorded at 116,531 miles on 1 Aug 2025, 5,795 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,736 miles · 20 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
5,795 miles
Average per year
4,920 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 116,531 miles
  • 2023 – 110,736 miles
  • 2022 – 107,559 miles
  • 2021 – 105,581 miles
  • 2019 – 104,456 miles
  • 2018 – 100,198 miles
  • 2017 – 99,356 miles
  • 2016 – 96,235 miles
  • 2015 – 92,191 miles
  • 2014 – 86,148 miles
  • 2013 – 77,475 miles
  • 2012 – 67,387 miles
  • 2011 – 57,370 miles
  • 2010 – 47,942 miles
  • 2009 – 40,292 miles
  • 2008 – 34,676 miles
  • 2007 – 28,215 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,531 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2016

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 20 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,531 miles (+5,795)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    116,531 miles
    Test number
    202600458692

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass110,736 miles (+3,177)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    110,736 miles
    Test number
    135697000276
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass107,559 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    107,559 miles
    Test number
    569256057207
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear reverse lamps no working pre 01/09/09

  4. Fail107,559 miles (+1,978)7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,559 miles
    Test number
    393847324056
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear reverse lamps no working pre 01/09/09

  5. Pass105,581 miles (+1,125)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    105,581 miles
    Test number
    604729402923

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass104,456 miles (+4,258)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    104,456 miles
    Test number
    328400946435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass100,198 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    100,198 miles
    Test number
    862138381453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail100,198 miles (+842)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,198 miles
    Test number
    223388269690
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass99,356 miles (+3,121)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    99,356 miles
    Test number
    980378603792

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass96,235 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    96,235 miles
    Test number
    725619979629

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail96,233 miles (+4,042)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,233 miles
    Test number
    516264846192
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  12. Pass92,191 miles (+6,043)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    92,191 miles
    Test number
    963031073633

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass86,148 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    86,148 miles
    Test number
    739338434213
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail86,148 miles (+8,673)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,148 miles
    Test number
    615348434280
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass77,475 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    77,475 miles
    Test number
    856860343272
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail77,475 miles (+10,088)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,475 miles
    Test number
    979260843213
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass67,387 miles (+10,017)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    67,387 miles
    Test number
    348656722205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass57,370 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    57,370 miles
    Test number
    548699421299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail57,370 miles (+9,428)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,370 miles
    Test number
    328629121488
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  20. Pass47,942 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    47,942 miles
    Test number
    202432030224
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail47,940 miles (+7,648)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,940 miles
    Test number
    654271930203
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass40,292 miles (+5,616)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    40,292 miles
    Test number
    571251939260
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail34,676 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,676 miles
    Test number
    393828628214
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass34,676 miles (+6,461)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    34,676 miles
    Test number
    682718028277
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass28,215 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    28,215 miles
    Test number
    721712637260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail28,215 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,215 miles
    Test number
    492332137235
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about Y8 VWB

Does Y8 VWB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y8 VWB expired on 31 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y8 VWB?
The MOT on Y8 VWB expired on 31 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y8 VWB done?
Y8 VWB was recorded at 116,531 miles at its MOT on 1 Aug 2025, an average of 4,920 miles a year.
Has Y8 VWB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y8 VWB has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on Y8 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 Y8 VWB find?
Y8 VWB passed its latest MOT on 1 Aug 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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