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Volkswagen Beetle

White · Petrol · 1960 · 1,835 cc

YSJ 399MOT history

YSJ 399 is a white petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 31 Dec 1960. Its MOT is valid until 2 Mar 2027 and it has passed 8 of 12 MOT tests, with 9,479 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Mar 2027
Mileage
9,479 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2026
MOT tests
12
8 passed · 4 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
YSJ 399
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,835 cc
Year of manufacture
1960
First used
31 Dec 1960
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

YSJ 399 was last recorded at 9,479 miles on 3 Mar 2026, 755 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Sept 2017.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 May 2009: 6,398 miles, lower than 18,324 miles on 29 Apr 2008.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
8,724 miles · 18 Sept 2017
Between the last two tests
755 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 9,479 miles
  • 2017 – 8,724 miles
  • 2016 – 8,384 miles
  • 2015 – 7,666 miles
  • 2014 – 7,562 miles
  • 2009 – 6,398 miles
  • 2008 – 18,324 miles
  • 2007 – 16,555 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass9,479 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 25 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass9,479 miles (+755)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    9,479 miles
    Test number
    795083031028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass8,724 miles (+340)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    8,724 miles
    Test number
    977154184271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass8,384 miles (+718)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    8,384 miles
    Test number
    707703338084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass7,666 miles (+102)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    7,666 miles
    Test number
    206927273846

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass7,564 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    7,564 miles
    Test number
    246295505024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail7,562 miles (+1,164)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    7,562 miles
    Test number
    336267654381
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

  7. Pass6,398 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    6,398 miles
    Test number
    193656859136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail6,398 miles (-11,926)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    6,398 miles
    Test number
    843029849197
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  9. Fail18,324 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,324 miles
    Test number
    113700428143
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  10. Pass18,324 miles (+1,769)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    18,324 miles
    Test number
    973500628189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass16,555 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    16,555 miles
    Test number
    774155617155
    • NoteBoth rear flexible brake hoses not clipped

  12. Fail16,555 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,555 miles
    Test number
    942115217145
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteBoth rear flexible brake hoses not clipped

Questions about YSJ 399

What vehicle is registration YSJ 399 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show YSJ 399 on a white petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 31 Dec 1960. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does YSJ 399 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on YSJ 399 is valid until 2 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on YSJ 399?
The MOT on YSJ 399 is valid until 2 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has YSJ 399 done?
YSJ 399 was recorded at 9,479 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2026.
Has YSJ 399 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. YSJ 399 has failed 4 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Dec 2014.
Has the mileage on YSJ 399 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 May 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on YSJ 399 find?
YSJ 399 passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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