Volkswagen Beetle
White · Petrol · 2004 · 1,398 cc
X12 MLYMOT history
X12 MLY is a white petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 10 Jul 2004. Its MOT is valid until 7 Oct 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 102,471 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 102,471 mi
- At MOT on 6 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 18 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 4,359 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X12 MLY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Beetle
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,398 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 10 Jul 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
X12 MLY was last recorded at 102,471 miles on 6 Oct 2026, 1,732 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 100,739 miles · 6 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,732 miles
- Average per year
- 4,359 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 102,471 miles
- 2025 – 100,739 miles
- 2024 – 99,953 miles
- 2023 – 95,368 miles
- 2022 – 93,314 miles
- 2021 – 88,025 miles
- 2020 – 82,604 miles
- 2018 – 81,085 miles
- 2017 – 78,167 miles
- 2016 – 73,888 miles
- 2015 – 71,200 miles
- 2013 – 69,500 miles
- 2012 – 68,597 miles
- 2010 – 67,597 miles
- 2009 – 54,665 miles
- 2008 – 37,555 miles
- 2007 – 17,786 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass102,471 miles
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Full MOT history
24 tests since 3 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass102,471 miles (+1,732)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 102,471 miles
- Test number
- 496959807461
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Pass100,739 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 100,739 miles
- Test number
- 806385410049
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail100,738 miles (+785)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,738 miles
- Test number
- 359143991468
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass99,953 miles (+4,585)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 99,953 miles
- Test number
- 998437870595
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,368 miles (+2,054)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 95,368 miles
- Test number
- 995467200815
- MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass93,314 miles1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 93,314 miles
- Test number
- 231073124818
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Inner n/s and o/s inner tyres wearing
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Undertray not fully secure rear section of front under tray (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear hand brake reading lower than n/s/r
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail93,314 miles (+5,289)2 repaired1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,314 miles
- Test number
- 510407598133
- Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Inner n/s and o/s inner tyres wearing
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Undertray not fully secure rear section of front under tray (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear hand brake reading lower than n/s/r
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass88,025 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 88,025 miles
- Test number
- 536772367455
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail88,025 miles (+5,421)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,025 miles
- Test number
- 494393293435
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Pass82,604 miles (+1,519)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 82,604 miles
- Test number
- 334606876449
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,085 miles (+2,918)
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2019
- Odometer
- 81,085 miles
- Test number
- 254517794044
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,167 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 78,167 miles
- Test number
- 390185711577
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail78,167 miles (+4,279)4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,167 miles
- Test number
- 571556732641
- FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass73,888 miles (+2,688)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 73,888 miles
- Test number
- 644882978145
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,200 miles (+1,700)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 71,200 miles
- Test number
- 157594315130
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,500 miles (+903)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 69,500 miles
- Test number
- 376026643476
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail68,597 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,597 miles
- Test number
- 336732742465
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass68,597 miles (+1,000)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 68,597 miles
- Test number
- 769502542293
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail67,597 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,597 miles
- Test number
- 362304760304
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass67,597 miles (+10,253)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 67,597 miles
- Test number
- 822134760344
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,344 miles (+2,679)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 57,344 miles
- Test number
- 504667400020
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,665 miles (+17,110)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2010
- Odometer
- 54,665 miles
- Test number
- 590622459185
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,555 miles (+19,769)
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2009
- Odometer
- 37,555 miles
- Test number
- 151107418129
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,786 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2008
- Odometer
- 17,786 miles
- Test number
- 553433327120
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about X12 MLY
- Does X12 MLY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X12 MLY is valid until 7 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on X12 MLY?
- The MOT on X12 MLY is valid until 7 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has X12 MLY done?
- X12 MLY was recorded at 102,471 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2026, an average of 4,359 miles a year.
- Has X12 MLY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X12 MLY has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on X12 MLY 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 X12 MLY find?
- X12 MLY passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect: nearside front windscreen wiper blade defective.
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