SY54XAZ - VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
MOT: Not validGB
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 26 MOT tests
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
26
Passed Tests
15
Failed Tests
11
Latest Test
Failed
Failed - 28 May 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 102,969 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- Major Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- Major Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- Major Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- Major Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- Major Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))
Failed - 09 May 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 120,965 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- Major Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- Major Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- Major Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- Major Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split at clip (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- Major Nearside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- Major Offside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- Major Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))
Failed - 23 April 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 102,948 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- Major Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- Major Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- Major Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- Major Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Inner clip (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- Major Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- Major Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))
Passed - 03 May 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 102,314 mi
Expires: 09 May 2025
Minor Defects:
- Minor Brake lever not releasing correctly button (1.1.2 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory offside front roadwheel outer rim slight damage
Failed - 22 April 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 102,314 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- Major Parking brake inoperative on one side ZERO EFFORT (1.4.1 (a))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Brake lever not releasing correctly button (1.1.2 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory offside front roadwheel outer rim slight damage
Passed - 10 May 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 96,818 mi
Expires: 09 May 2024
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory both front shock absorbers heavily corroded
- Advisory both rear tyres perished
- Advisory nearside slight play in inner rack joint
Failed - 26 April 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 96,819 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Major Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory both front shock absorbers heavily corroded
- Advisory both rear tyres perished
- Advisory nearside slight play in inner rack joint
Passed - 28 October 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 92,141 mi
Expires: 27 October 2020
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Failed - 26 October 2019 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 92,141 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- Major Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- Major Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Passed - 19 October 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 86,832 mi
Expires: 23 October 2019
Failed - 18 October 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 86,830 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear [at rear] x2 (1.1.11 (c))
- Major Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Major Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Passed - 24 October 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 81,860 mi
Expires: 23 October 2018
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Body has slight corrosion both outer sills (6.1.B.2)
- Advisory Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Passed - 19 September 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 79,395 mi
Expires: 27 September 2017
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Advisory Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Passed - 25 September 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 76,748 mi
Expires: 27 September 2016
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory slight exhaust blow
- Advisory Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Offside Rear tyre perished
Failed - 25 September 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 76,748 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Major Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Major Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Major Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Major Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe and flexy one piece (3.6.B.2c)
- Major Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe and flexy one piece (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory slight exhaust blow
- Advisory Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Advisory Offside Rear tyre perished
Passed - 01 September 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 73,859 mi
Expires: 27 September 2015
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Failed - 01 September 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 73,859 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Passed - 07 September 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 69,739 mi
Expires: 27 September 2014
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Passed - 28 September 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 64,460 mi
Expires: 27 September 2013
Failed - 21 September 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 59,328 mi
Passed - 21 September 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 59,328 mi
Expires: 27 September 2012
Passed - 28 September 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 49,441 mi
Expires: 27 September 2011
Passed - 18 September 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 36,803 mi
Expires: 17 September 2010
Passed - 11 December 2008
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 29,287 mi
Expires: 15 December 2009
Passed - 12 December 2007
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 18,302 mi
Expires: 15 December 2008
Failed - 12 December 2007
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 18,302 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for SY54XAZ?
The vehicle's MOT status is Not valid.
What is the tax status of SY54XAZ?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 November 2025.
What are the specifications of SY54XAZ?
This is a 2004 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE in Blue. It runs on Petrol with a 1596cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of SY54XAZ?
This vehicle produces 185 g/km of CO2 emissions.