PL04GDU - VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
MOT: ValidGB
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Vehicle Overview
Technical Details
Environmental Impact
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 22 MOT tests
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
22
Passed Tests
17
Failed Tests
5
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 09 April 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 145,623 mi
Expires: 16 April 2026
Minor Defects:
- Minor Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Minor Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Minor Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH MAY REQUIRE ATTENTION SOON (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush , may require attention (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Advisory both front head light perished
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter seal ,may require attention soon (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Passed - 09 April 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 138,271 mi
Expires: 16 April 2025
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Failed - 09 April 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 138,270 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
- Advisory Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Advisory Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed - 17 April 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 136,343 mi
Expires: 16 April 2024
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Passed - 21 January 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 135,179 mi
Expires: 26 January 2022
Minor Defects:
- Minor Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Advisory headlamp beam pattern poor
- Advisory Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Advisory sills corroded
Passed - 23 January 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 133,255 mi
Expires: 26 January 2021
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear exhaust box corroded
- Advisory Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Failed - 22 January 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 133,254 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Major Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Major Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- Major Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Major Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joining pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- Major Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- Major Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- Major Central Emissions not tested major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Rear reverse lamp inoperative
- Advisory Rear exhaust box corroded
- Advisory engine auxilliary belt splitting
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Advisory Front windscreen washer bottle leaking
Passed - 26 January 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 130,082 mi
Expires: 26 January 2020
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory parking brake efficiency low
Failed - 26 January 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 130,082 mi
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Advisory Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Advisory parking brake efficiency low
Passed - 22 January 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 126,720 mi
Expires: 26 January 2019
Passed - 25 January 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 115,420 mi
Expires: 26 January 2018
Passed - 27 January 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 98,543 mi
Expires: 26 January 2017
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 27 January 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 87,621 mi
Expires: 26 January 2016
Passed - 16 August 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 75,939 mi
Expires: 20 August 2014
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Advisory Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Passed - 21 August 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 66,558 mi
Expires: 20 August 2013
Failed - 21 August 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 66,558 mi
Passed - 04 August 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 57,654 mi
Expires: 03 August 2012
Passed - 03 August 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 49,132 mi
Expires: 02 August 2011
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 31 July 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 40,922 mi
Expires: 02 August 2010
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 25 July 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 31,930 mi
Expires: 02 August 2009
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Advisory Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Advisory Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Advisory Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Failed - 25 July 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 31,930 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Major Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Major Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Advisory Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Advisory Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Advisory Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Passed - 03 August 2007
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 22,606 mi
Expires: 02 August 2008
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for PL04GDU?
The MOT expires on 16 April 2026.
What is the tax status of PL04GDU?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 June 2026.
What are the specifications of PL04GDU?
This is a 2004 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE in Blue. It runs on Petrol with a 1398cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of PL04GDU?
This vehicle produces 170 g/km of CO2 emissions.