Volkswagen Beetle
Black · Petrol · 2010 · 1,596 cc
L23 DYCMOT history
L23 DYC is a black petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 12 Jul 2010. Its MOT expired on 5 Mar 2026 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 84,923 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 5 Mar 2026
- Mileage
- 84,923 mi
- At MOT on 3 Mar 2025
- MOT tests
- 17
- 13 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 5,904 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L23 DYC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Beetle
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,596 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2010
- First used
- 12 Jul 2010
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 5 Mar 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Mar 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L23 DYC was last recorded at 84,923 miles on 3 Mar 2025, 4,087 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 80,836 miles · 6 Mar 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 4,087 miles
- Average per year
- 5,904 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 84,923 miles
- 2024 – 80,836 miles
- 2023 – 75,423 miles
- 2022 – 70,606 miles
- 2021 – 62,569 miles
- 2020 – 53,895 miles
- 2019 – 46,544 miles
- 2018 – 41,380 miles
- 2017 – 36,545 miles
- 2016 – 32,652 miles
- 2015 – 28,038 miles
- 2014 – 22,807 miles
- 2013 – 15,858 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass84,923 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
17 tests since 21 Jun 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass84,923 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 84,923 miles
- Test number
- 582964314972
- AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Fail84,923 miles (+4,087)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,923 miles
- Test number
- 940923786327
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Pass80,836 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 80,836 miles
- Test number
- 142134234808
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail80,836 miles (+5,413)6 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,836 miles
- Test number
- 588612993140
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass75,423 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 75,423 miles
- Test number
- 586139891273
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail75,423 miles (+4,817)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,423 miles
- Test number
- 985801173842
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass70,606 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 70,606 miles
- Test number
- 824197217364
- AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail70,606 miles (+8,037)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,606 miles
- Test number
- 357839660726
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass62,569 miles (+8,674)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 62,569 miles
- Test number
- 860528851753
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,895 miles (+7,351)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 53,895 miles
- Test number
- 387655812410
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,544 miles (+5,164)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 46,544 miles
- Test number
- 588595534129
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,380 miles (+4,835)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 41,380 miles
- Test number
- 959473149797
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,545 miles (+3,893)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 36,545 miles
- Test number
- 460290945674
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryAll four tyres very light cracking in tread
Pass32,652 miles (+4,614)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 32,652 miles
- Test number
- 292701962974
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,038 miles (+5,231)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 28,038 miles
- Test number
- 146946935087
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,807 miles (+6,949)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 22,807 miles
- Test number
- 618028974131
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,858 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 15,858 miles
- Test number
- 146332673126
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L23 DYC
- Does L23 DYC currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L23 DYC expired on 5 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L23 DYC?
- The MOT on L23 DYC expired on 5 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L23 DYC done?
- L23 DYC was recorded at 84,923 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2025, an average of 5,904 miles a year.
- Has L23 DYC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L23 DYC has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Mar 2025.
- Has the mileage on L23 DYC 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 L23 DYC find?
- L23 DYC passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill; parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated.
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