VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE MK55YBS has 22 MOTs

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This 2005 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE has Passed 17 MOTs and Failed 5 times since 2008

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 33,004 miles 7 months ago on Thursday 16th April 2026 at 16:11.

The current MOT will expire in 5 months on Thursday 15th April 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 5 months on Thursday 1st April 2027.

MK55YBS MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED15TH APRIL 202733,004 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Front Battery Insecure But Not Likely To Fall From Carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Upper Stop Lamp(s) Non-Obligatory Stop Lamp Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Front Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  11. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  12. ADVISORY - Engine Has A Small Leak Of Oil On Front Casing
  13. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  14. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  15. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  16. ADVISORY - Offside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  17. ADVISORY - Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
FAILED13TH APRIL 202632,973 MI
 
  1. PRS - Front Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid No Water (3.5 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  3. MINOR - Nearside Front Battery Insecure But Not Likely To Fall From Carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Rear Inner Vehicle Structure Or Chassis Has Excessive Corrosion, Seriously Affecting Its Strength Within 30cm Of A Body Mounting Hole In Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Upper Stop Lamp(s) Non-Obligatory Stop Lamp Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  11. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  12. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  13. ADVISORY - Offside Front Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  14. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  15. ADVISORY - Power Steering Pump Noisey
  16. ADVISORY - Engine Has A Small Leak Of Oil On Front Casing
  17. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  18. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  19. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  20. ADVISORY - Offside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  21. ADVISORY - Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
PASSED23RD OCTOBER 202422ND OCTOBER 202523,699 MI
PASSED5TH OCTOBER 20234TH OCTOBER 202416,659 MI
PASSED22ND NOVEMBER 202221ST NOVEMBER 202313,642 MI
PASSED6TH JANUARY 20225TH JANUARY 202312,904 MI
PASSED15TH APRIL 202014TH APRIL 202112,543 MI
FAILED15TH APRIL 202012,543 MI
 
  1. PRS - Brake Servo Inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii))
PASSED19TH OCTOBER 201818TH OCTOBER 201911,982 MI
FAILED19TH OCTOBER 201811,982 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Front Tyre Has A Tear, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. PRS - Offside Front Tyre Has A Tear, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. PRS - Nearside Rear Tyre Has A Tear, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. PRS - Offside Rear Tyre Has A Tear, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED13TH OCTOBER 201712TH OCTOBER 201811,413 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Cracking On Outer Edge
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Cracking On Outer Edge
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Cracking On Outer Edge
PASSED28TH SEPTEMBER 20169TH OCTOBER 201710,716 MI
FAILED28TH SEPTEMBER 201610,716 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  2. PRS - Offside Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
PASSED9TH OCTOBER 20159TH OCTOBER 20168,992 MI
PASSED10TH OCTOBER 20149TH OCTOBER 20158,387 MI
PASSED9TH OCTOBER 20138TH OCTOBER 20147,552 MI
FAILED8TH OCTOBER 20137,552 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Electronic Stability System Warning Lamp Indicates A Fault (3.4.1c)
PASSED20TH SEPTEMBER 201219TH SEPTEMBER 20136,478 MI
PASSED8TH SEPTEMBER 201116TH SEPTEMBER 20125,748 MI
PASSED17TH SEPTEMBER 201016TH SEPTEMBER 20114,873 MI
PASSED21ST AUGUST 20097TH SEPTEMBER 20103,622 MI
PASSED8TH SEPTEMBER 20087TH SEPTEMBER 20092,935 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

MK55YBS Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 77% | MOT Failure Rate: 23%

MK55YBS MOT Comments

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MK55YBS Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 33,004 miles | Average yearly mileage: 1,572 miles

MK55YBS FAQs

This Volkswagen Beetle with registration MK55YBS was manufactured on Thursday 1st September 2005 so it is currently 21 years old. Its colour is Silver and it has a 1.4 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 33,004 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 1,572 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 22 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Beetle beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2008. We can see 5 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means MK55YBS has a 77% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Beetle has had 37 Advisories, 8 PRS Notices, 2 Minor, 2 Major, 0 Dangerous and 1 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Beetle is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 5 months on Thursday 1st April 2027 .

Does MK55YBS have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Wednesday 11th November 2026 MK55YBS does have an active MOT. Read more

Is MK55YBS Taxed?

Yes, as of Wednesday 11th November 2026 MK55YBS does have Tax. Read more

When does MK55YBS Tax expire?

The current Tax for MK55YBS will expire in 5 months on Thursday 1st April 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does MK55YBS MOT expire?

The current MOT for MK55YBS will expire in 5 months on Thursday 15th April 2027. Read more

When did MK55YBS have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for MK55YBS was on Thursday 16th April 2026 at 16:11. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has MK55YBS Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 22 MOTs on record for MK55YBS we can see 17 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has MK55YBS Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 22 MOTs on record for MK55YBS we can see 5 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 77% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is MK55YBS?

MK55YBS is registered as a 2005 Volkswagen Beetle. Read more

How many miles has MK55YBS done?

The odometer reading for MK55YBS at the last MOT in April 2026 was 33,004 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 1,572 miles per year. Read more

How old is MK55YBS?

The vehicle MK55YBS was manufactured in 2005 so it is currently 21 years old. It was first registered on Thursday 1st September 2005. Read more

What colour is MK55YBS?

The official colour of MK55YBS is recorded as Silver. Read more

What engine does MK55YBS have?

MK55YBS has a 1.4 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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