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Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow · Diesel · 2014 · 1,598 cc

L1 HYSMOT history

L1 HYS is a yellow diesel Volkswagen Beetle first used on 27 Mar 2014. Its MOT is valid until 19 Feb 2027 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 27,704 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Feb 2026.

L1 HYS yellow Volkswagen Beetle – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Feb 2027
Mileage
27,704 mi
At MOT on 10 Feb 2026
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,707 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L1 HYS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
27 Mar 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L1 HYS was last recorded at 27,704 miles on 10 Feb 2026, 1,889 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
25,815 miles · 5 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,889 miles
Average per year
1,707 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 27,704 miles
  • 2025 – 25,815 miles
  • 2024 – 24,781 miles
  • 2023 – 23,696 miles
  • 2022 – 22,132 miles
  • 2021 – 21,246 miles
  • 2020 – 20,160 miles
  • 2019 – 17,773 miles
  • 2018 – 15,205 miles
  • 2017 – 12,386 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass27,704 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

13 tests since 20 Feb 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass27,704 miles (+1,889)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    27,704 miles
    Test number
    507358251961
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  2. Pass25,815 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    25,815 miles
    Test number
    214095232617

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail25,809 miles (+1,028)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,809 miles
    Test number
    626283191774
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  4. Pass24,781 miles (+1,085)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    24,781 miles
    Test number
    615404593771
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  5. Pass23,696 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    23,696 miles
    Test number
    674823464815

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail23,686 miles (+1,554)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,686 miles
    Test number
    232192127678
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass22,132 miles (+886)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    22,132 miles
    Test number
    722211400926
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Fronts & Both Rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass21,246 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    21,246 miles
    Test number
    590323092254
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Fail21,240 miles (+1,080)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,240 miles
    Test number
    801876705545
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass20,160 miles (+2,387)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    20,160 miles
    Test number
    946114258352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass17,773 miles (+2,568)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    17,773 miles
    Test number
    455653733223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass15,205 miles (+2,819)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    15,205 miles
    Test number
    480807550135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass12,386 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    12,386 miles
    Test number
    147657114419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L1 HYS

Does L1 HYS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L1 HYS is valid until 19 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on L1 HYS?
The MOT on L1 HYS is valid until 19 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L1 HYS done?
L1 HYS was recorded at 27,704 miles at its MOT on 10 Feb 2026, an average of 1,707 miles a year.
Has L1 HYS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L1 HYS has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on L1 HYS 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 L1 HYS find?
L1 HYS passed its latest MOT on 10 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front service brake binding but not excessively.

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