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Volkswagen Beetle

Blue · Diesel · 2016 · 1,968 cc

L12 PCYMOT history

L12 PCY is a blue diesel Volkswagen Beetle first used on 2 Apr 2016. Its MOT is valid until 1 Apr 2027 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 49,218 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2026.

L12 PCY blue Volkswagen Beetle – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Apr 2027
Mileage
49,218 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2026
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,441 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L12 PCY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
2 Apr 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L12 PCY was last recorded at 49,218 miles on 31 Mar 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
49,216 miles · 30 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
5,441 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 49,218 miles
  • 2025 – 42,332 miles
  • 2024 – 36,625 miles
  • 2023 – 31,297 miles
  • 2022 – 25,233 miles
  • 2021 – 22,095 miles
  • 2020 – 16,024 miles
  • 2019 – 10,960 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass49,218 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

10 tests since 20 Mar 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass49,218 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    49,218 miles
    Test number
    911776220340
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Fail49,216 miles (+6,884)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,216 miles
    Test number
    899045014275
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass42,332 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    42,332 miles
    Test number
    371871589142
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Fail42,330 miles (+5,705)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,330 miles
    Test number
    441343726125
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass36,625 miles (+5,328)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    36,625 miles
    Test number
    741342440195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass31,297 miles (+6,064)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    31,297 miles
    Test number
    381736236207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass25,233 miles (+3,138)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    25,233 miles
    Test number
    313400934416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass22,095 miles (+6,071)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    22,095 miles
    Test number
    766978881411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass16,024 miles (+5,064)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    16,024 miles
    Test number
    351301126549

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass10,960 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    10,960 miles
    Test number
    609128410586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L12 PCY

Does L12 PCY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L12 PCY is valid until 1 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L12 PCY?
The MOT on L12 PCY is valid until 1 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L12 PCY done?
L12 PCY was recorded at 49,218 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2026, an average of 5,441 miles a year.
Has L12 PCY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L12 PCY has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on L12 PCY 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 L12 PCY find?
L12 PCY passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides.

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