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Volkswagen Beetle

Beige · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

S31 LYSMOT history

S31 LYS is a beige diesel Volkswagen Beetle first used on 16 Nov 2004. Its MOT is valid until 23 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 43,069 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Mar 2027
Mileage
43,069 mi
At MOT on 24 Mar 2026
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,322 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S31 LYS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
16 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S31 LYS was last recorded at 43,069 miles on 24 Mar 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Mar 2026: 43,069 miles, lower than 43,489 miles on 24 Sept 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
43,489 miles · 24 Sept 2020
Average per year
1,322 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 43,069 miles
  • 2020 – 43,489 miles
  • 2019 – 43,012 miles
  • 2018 – 41,781 miles
  • 2017 – 41,464 miles
  • 2016 – 40,340 miles
  • 2015 – 39,720 miles
  • 2013 – 35,349 miles
  • 2012 – 31,434 miles
  • 2011 – 28,715 miles
  • 2010 – 26,389 miles
  • 2009 – 23,432 miles
  • 2008 – 21,760 miles
  • 2007 – 18,788 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass43,069 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySurface corrosion to underside of vehicle

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 9 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass43,069 miles (-420)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    43,069 miles
    Test number
    496525373996
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to underside of vehicle

  2. Pass43,489 miles (+477)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    43,489 miles
    Test number
    542352251137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass43,012 miles (+1,231)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    43,012 miles
    Test number
    493618489213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass41,781 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    41,781 miles
    Test number
    443853696608

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail41,781 miles (+317)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,781 miles
    Test number
    579805173302
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  6. Pass41,464 miles (+1,124)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    41,464 miles
    Test number
    451247083118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass40,340 miles (+620)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2017
    Odometer
    40,340 miles
    Test number
    654634895079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass39,720 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2016
    Odometer
    39,720 miles
    Test number
    846792645108
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  9. Fail39,720 miles (+4,371)1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,720 miles
    Test number
    989472045143
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  10. Pass35,349 miles (+3,915)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    35,349 miles
    Test number
    478609623300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass31,434 miles (+2,719)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    31,434 miles
    Test number
    446193232451
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteHand brake operation rough

  12. Fail28,715 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,715 miles
    Test number
    149098221392
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  13. Pass28,715 miles (+2,326)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    28,715 miles
    Test number
    786848421369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass26,389 miles (+2,957)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    26,389 miles
    Test number
    893007520321
    • NoteFront and rear brake pads getting low

  15. Pass23,432 miles (+1,672)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    23,432 miles
    Test number
    501303819396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass21,760 miles (+2,972)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    21,760 miles
    Test number
    904295108370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass18,788 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    18,788 miles
    Test number
    691593317394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S31 LYS

Does S31 LYS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S31 LYS is valid until 23 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S31 LYS?
The MOT on S31 LYS is valid until 23 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S31 LYS done?
S31 LYS was recorded at 43,069 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2026, an average of 1,322 miles a year.
Has S31 LYS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S31 LYS has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jul 2018.
Has the mileage on S31 LYS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Mar 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S31 LYS find?
S31 LYS passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; oil leak, but not excessive; surface corrosion to underside of vehicle.

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