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Volkswagen Beetle

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,984 cc

Y17 ALAMOT history

Y17 ALA is a blue petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 2 Nov 2005. Its MOT is valid until 8 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 85,927 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Feb 2027
Mileage
85,927 mi
At MOT on 9 Feb 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,917 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y17 ALA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
2 Nov 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y17 ALA was last recorded at 85,927 miles on 9 Feb 2026, 2,398 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,529 miles · 29 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,398 miles
Average per year
3,917 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,927 miles
  • 2025 – 83,529 miles
  • 2024 – 80,783 miles
  • 2023 – 77,797 miles
  • 2022 – 74,624 miles
  • 2021 – 71,499 miles
  • 2020 – 69,305 miles
  • 2019 – 65,121 miles
  • 2018 – 60,891 miles
  • 2017 – 57,770 miles
  • 2016 – 54,850 miles
  • 2015 – 50,502 miles
  • 2013 – 45,897 miles
  • 2012 – 41,400 miles
  • 2011 – 31,238 miles
  • 2009 – 24,019 miles
  • 2008 – 18,244 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,927 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Coil spring corroded Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 30 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,927 miles (+2,398)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    85,927 miles
    Test number
    549181038892
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass83,529 miles (+2,746)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    83,529 miles
    Test number
    491650631630
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass80,783 miles (+2,986)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    80,783 miles
    Test number
    677854019603
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass77,797 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    77,797 miles
    Test number
    933325240337
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail77,797 miles (+3,173)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,797 miles
    Test number
    225532990089
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And outer (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass74,624 miles (+3,125)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    74,624 miles
    Test number
    987105046493
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass71,499 miles (+2,194)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    71,499 miles
    Test number
    637276092455
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass69,305 miles (+4,184)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    69,305 miles
    Test number
    127603710700

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass65,121 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    65,121 miles
    Test number
    271270960608

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail65,120 miles (+4,229)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,120 miles
    Test number
    657247143773
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass60,891 miles (+3,121)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    60,891 miles
    Test number
    640657481283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass57,770 miles (+2,920)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    57,770 miles
    Test number
    627612421506
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  13. Pass54,850 miles (+4,348)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    54,850 miles
    Test number
    606999756263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass50,502 miles (+4,605)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    50,502 miles
    Test number
    129531525032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass45,897 miles (+4,497)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    45,897 miles
    Test number
    729324443383
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass41,400 miles (+3,643)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    41,400 miles
    Test number
    108245442338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail37,757 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,757 miles
    Test number
    135967632468
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

  18. Pass37,757 miles (+6,519)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    37,757 miles
    Test number
    599847232072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass31,238 miles (+7,219)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    31,238 miles
    Test number
    597656901006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass24,019 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    24,019 miles
    Test number
    310887199208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail24,019 miles (+5,775)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,019 miles
    Test number
    611597099263
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  22. Pass18,244 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    18,244 miles
    Test number
    270014108337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail18,244 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,244 miles
    Test number
    974794408363
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Questions about Y17 ALA

Does Y17 ALA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y17 ALA is valid until 8 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y17 ALA?
The MOT on Y17 ALA is valid until 8 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y17 ALA done?
Y17 ALA was recorded at 85,927 miles at its MOT on 9 Feb 2026, an average of 3,917 miles a year.
Has Y17 ALA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y17 ALA has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on Y17 ALA 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 Y17 ALA find?
Y17 ALA passed its latest MOT on 9 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front outer tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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