
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
Full MOT history
10 tests since 20 Mar 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass36,625 miles (+5,328)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 36,625 miles
- Test number
- 741342440195
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,297 miles (+6,064)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 31,297 miles
- Test number
- 381736236207
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,233 miles (+3,138)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 25,233 miles
- Test number
- 313400934416
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,095 miles (+6,071)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 22,095 miles
- Test number
- 766978881411
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass16,024 miles (+5,064)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 16,024 miles
- Test number
- 351301126549
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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