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Volkswagen Beetle

Grey · Petrol · 2012 · 1,197 cc

Y11 ELGMOT history

Y11 ELG is a grey petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 12 Oct 2012. Its MOT is valid until 11 Oct 2027 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 93,716 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2026.

Y11 ELG grey Volkswagen Beetle – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Oct 2027
Mileage
93,716 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2026
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,464 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y11 ELG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,197 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
12 Oct 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y11 ELG was last recorded at 93,716 miles on 8 Oct 2026, 4,214 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,502 miles · 23 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
4,214 miles
Average per year
6,464 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,716 miles
  • 2025 – 89,502 miles
  • 2024 – 85,596 miles
  • 2023 – 77,604 miles
  • 2022 – 71,806 miles
  • 2021 – 69,385 miles
  • 2020 – 63,819 miles
  • 2019 – 56,682 miles
  • 2018 – 50,880 miles
  • 2017 – 44,603 miles
  • 2016 – 32,830 miles
  • 2015 – 22,568 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,716 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

19 tests since 6 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,716 miles (+4,214)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    93,716 miles
    Test number
    471309834809
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
  2. Pass89,502 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    89,502 miles
    Test number
    465458983514

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail89,494 miles (+3,898)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,494 miles
    Test number
    134577488751
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass85,596 miles (+79)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    85,596 miles
    Test number
    667464846364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail85,517 miles (+7,913)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,517 miles
    Test number
    698307762273
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  6. Pass77,604 miles (+5,798)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    77,604 miles
    Test number
    345733494455
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass71,806 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    71,806 miles
    Test number
    894763767128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail71,802 miles (+2,417)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,802 miles
    Test number
    987571063679
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
  9. Pass69,385 miles (+5,566)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    69,385 miles
    Test number
    799695760848

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass63,819 miles (+7,137)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    63,819 miles
    Test number
    547333138788

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass56,682 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    56,682 miles
    Test number
    665671583827
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener. (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Wiper Blades starting to smear.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Also arm corroded. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  12. Fail56,662 miles (+5,782)1 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,662 miles
    Test number
    224983105806
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener. (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Wiper Blades starting to smear.
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Mirror casing has sharp edges.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Also arm corroded. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  13. Pass50,880 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    50,880 miles
    Test number
    664762702820
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror housing cover damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted to vehicle
  14. Fail50,880 miles (+5)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,880 miles
    Test number
    569858619818
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror housing cover damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted to vehicle
  15. Fail50,875 miles (+6,272)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,875 miles
    Test number
    134744516061
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged N/S mirror casing damaged. (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre also cracking.215/55R17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  16. Pass44,603 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    44,603 miles
    Test number
    986085210443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail44,603 miles (+11,773)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,603 miles
    Test number
    134832249491
    • FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
  18. Pass32,830 miles (+10,262)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    32,830 miles
    Test number
    110038717709

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass22,568 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    22,568 miles
    Test number
    483781520965
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnderside covers

Questions about Y11 ELG

Does Y11 ELG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y11 ELG is valid until 11 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y11 ELG?
The MOT on Y11 ELG is valid until 11 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y11 ELG done?
Y11 ELG was recorded at 93,716 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2026, an average of 6,464 miles a year.
Has Y11 ELG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y11 ELG has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on Y11 ELG 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 Y11 ELG find?
Y11 ELG passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; general underbody corrosion.

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