W4GEN - VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
MOT: ValidGB
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Vehicle Overview
Technical Details
Environmental Impact
Status & Compliance
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MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 10 MOT tests
The vehicle is a 2013 Volkswagen Beetle, registered in December 2013, with registration number W4GEN. It has a yellow exterior and a 1984cc petrol engine, producing 176 g/km CO2 emissions. The car's current MOT is valid until August 2025, with the latest test conducted in August 2024; no advisories were noted. It has recorded a mileage of 17,188 miles and is currently taxed. No additional mechanical issues or advisories are recorded.
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
10
Passed Tests
9
Failed Tests
1
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 05 August 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 17,188 mi
Expires: 22 August 2025
Passed - 16 August 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 16,466 mi
Expires: 22 August 2024
Passed - 09 August 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 16,318 mi
Expires: 22 August 2023
Passed - 23 August 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 16,154 mi
Expires: 22 August 2022
Passed - 30 November 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 16,054 mi
Expires: 18 December 2021
Passed - 19 November 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 15,935 mi
Expires: 18 December 2020
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Failed - 19 November 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 15,935 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Passed - 11 December 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 15,237 mi
Expires: 18 December 2019
Passed - 05 December 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 14,135 mi
Expires: 18 December 2018
Passed - 14 December 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 13,256 mi
Expires: 18 December 2017
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for W4GEN?
The MOT expires on 22 August 2025.
What is the tax status of W4GEN?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 July 2025.
What are the specifications of W4GEN?
This is a 2013 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE in Yellow. It runs on Petrol with a 1984cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of W4GEN?
This vehicle produces 176 g/km of CO2 emissions.