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Volkswagen Beetle

White · Diesel · 2014 · 1,598 cc

Y15 FREMOT history

Y15 FRE is a white diesel Volkswagen Beetle first used on 30 May 2014. Its MOT is valid until 20 Oct 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 85,029 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2026.

Y15 FRE white Volkswagen Beetle – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Oct 2027
Mileage
85,029 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2026
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,923 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y15 FRE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
30 May 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y15 FRE was last recorded at 85,029 miles on 15 Oct 2026, 6,885 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,144 miles · 14 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
6,885 miles
Average per year
7,923 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,029 miles
  • 2025 – 78,144 miles
  • 2024 – 71,103 miles
  • 2023 – 63,286 miles
  • 2022 – 59,211 miles
  • 2021 – 35,903 miles
  • 2019 – 27,810 miles
  • 2018 – 19,599 miles
  • 2017 – 10,759 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,029 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Under vehicle covers fitted obscuring some components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

12 tests since 31 May 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,029 miles (+6,885)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    85,029 miles
    Test number
    516285108543
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass78,144 miles (+7,041)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    78,144 miles
    Test number
    551037701645
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake Backing Plate Loose.
  3. Pass71,103 miles (+257)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    71,103 miles
    Test number
    474376849206
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail70,846 miles (+7,560)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,846 miles
    Test number
    568318954326
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass63,286 miles (+4,075)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    63,286 miles
    Test number
    922548900731

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass59,211 miles (+10,234)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    59,211 miles
    Test number
    452984363028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass48,977 miles (+13,074)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    48,977 miles
    Test number
    142405705374
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass35,903 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    35,903 miles
    Test number
    345881041828
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle covers fitted obscuring some components
  9. Fail35,901 miles (+8,091)3 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,901 miles
    Test number
    571471939109
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre x2 nails
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle covers fitted obscuring some components
  10. Pass27,810 miles (+8,211)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    27,810 miles
    Test number
    495980777312
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass19,599 miles (+8,840)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    19,599 miles
    Test number
    747350736743

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass10,759 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    10,759 miles
    Test number
    574936479754

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y15 FRE

Does Y15 FRE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y15 FRE is valid until 20 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y15 FRE?
The MOT on Y15 FRE is valid until 20 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y15 FRE done?
Y15 FRE was recorded at 85,029 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2026, an average of 7,923 miles a year.
Has Y15 FRE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y15 FRE has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on Y15 FRE 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 Y15 FRE find?
Y15 FRE passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened.

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