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Volkswagen Beetle

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

201 BOYMOT history

201 BOY is a black diesel Volkswagen Beetle first used on 25 Dec 2012. Its MOT is valid until 21 Feb 2027 and it has passed 11 of 12 MOT tests, with 100,005 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Feb 2026.

201 BOY black Volkswagen Beetle – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Feb 2027
Mileage
100,005 mi
At MOT on 20 Feb 2026
MOT tests
12
11 passed · 1 failed
Per year
7,072 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
201 BOY
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
25 Dec 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

201 BOY was last recorded at 100,005 miles on 20 Feb 2026, 7,574 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,431 miles · 12 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
7,574 miles
Average per year
7,072 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 100,005 miles
  • 2025 – 92,431 miles
  • 2024 – 84,858 miles
  • 2023 – 77,752 miles
  • 2022 – 67,885 miles
  • 2021 – 59,217 miles
  • 2020 – 55,456 miles
  • 2019 – 47,753 miles
  • 2018 – 38,896 miles
  • 2017 – 35,297 miles
  • 2016 – 29,858 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,005 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • 2 Nails in Offside rear tyre.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nail in Offside front tyre.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

12 tests since 21 Mar 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,005 miles (+7,574)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    100,005 miles
    Test number
    450245254784
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass92,431 miles (+7,573)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    92,431 miles
    Test number
    579837474884
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass84,858 miles (+7,106)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    84,858 miles
    Test number
    321233415758

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass77,752 miles (+9,867)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    77,752 miles
    Test number
    608597447039
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass67,885 miles (+8,668)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    67,885 miles
    Test number
    463024485343
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass59,217 miles (+3,761)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    59,217 miles
    Test number
    278335400000
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under tray fitted
  7. Pass55,456 miles (+7,703)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    55,456 miles
    Test number
    342130837502
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  8. Pass47,753 miles (+8,857)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    47,753 miles
    Test number
    821136390272
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  9. Pass38,896 miles (+3,599)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    38,896 miles
    Test number
    491456319497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass35,297 miles (+5,439)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    35,297 miles
    Test number
    721777540130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass29,858 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    29,858 miles
    Test number
    734541074533
    • Advisory2 Nails in Offside rear tyre.
    • AdvisoryNail in Offside front tyre.
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted.
  12. Fail29,858 miles1 dangerous2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,858 miles
    Test number
    476798525436
    • DangerousWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • FailureRear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • Advisory2 Nails in Offside rear tyre.
    • AdvisoryNail in Offside front tyre.
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted.

Questions about 201 BOY

What vehicle is registration 201 BOY currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 201 BOY on a black diesel Volkswagen Beetle first used on 25 Dec 2012. 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 201 BOY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 201 BOY is valid until 21 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on 201 BOY?
The MOT on 201 BOY is valid until 21 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 201 BOY done?
201 BOY was recorded at 100,005 miles at its MOT on 20 Feb 2026, an average of 7,072 miles a year.
Has 201 BOY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 201 BOY has failed 1 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Mar 2016.
Has the mileage on 201 BOY ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 201 BOY find?
201 BOY passed its latest MOT on 20 Feb 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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