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Volkswagen Beetle

Black · Diesel · 2014 · 1,968 cc

Y1 BAKMOT history

Y1 BAK is a black diesel Volkswagen Beetle first used on 6 Sept 2014. Its MOT is valid until 11 Oct 2027 and it has passed 9 of 13 MOT tests, with 150,351 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2026.

Y1 BAK black Volkswagen Beetle – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Oct 2027
Mileage
150,351 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2026
MOT tests
13
9 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,980 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y1 BAK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
6 Sept 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y1 BAK was last recorded at 150,351 miles on 12 Oct 2026, 10,014 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,337 miles · 14 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
10,014 miles
Average per year
8,980 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 150,351 miles
  • 2025 – 140,337 miles
  • 2024 – 132,378 miles
  • 2023 – 123,106 miles
  • 2021 – 113,380 miles
  • 2020 – 103,082 miles
  • 2019 – 93,753 miles
  • 2018 – 80,812 miles
  • 2017 – 67,992 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,351 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

13 tests since 10 Aug 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass150,351 miles (+10,014)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    150,351 miles
    Test number
    490480785627
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. Pass140,337 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    140,337 miles
    Test number
    535893743579
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Fail140,337 miles (+7,959)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,337 miles
    Test number
    381105281784
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass132,378 miles (+9,272)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    132,378 miles
    Test number
    538470026256
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryTpms light on
  5. Pass123,106 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    123,106 miles
    Test number
    689984780333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail123,104 miles (+9,724)3 dangerous4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,104 miles
    Test number
    918572980498
    • DangerousNearside Rear 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))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass113,380 miles (+201)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    113,380 miles
    Test number
    421777281047
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail113,179 miles (+10,097)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,179 miles
    Test number
    617640410836
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass103,082 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    103,082 miles
    Test number
    371894938156
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  10. Fail103,082 miles (+9,329)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,082 miles
    Test number
    893551090480
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  11. Pass93,753 miles (+12,941)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    93,753 miles
    Test number
    510089989807
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass80,812 miles (+12,820)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    80,812 miles
    Test number
    982380000192
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass67,992 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    67,992 miles
    Test number
    647137853280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y1 BAK

Does Y1 BAK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y1 BAK is valid until 11 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y1 BAK?
The MOT on Y1 BAK 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 Y1 BAK done?
Y1 BAK was recorded at 150,351 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2026, an average of 8,980 miles a year.
Has Y1 BAK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y1 BAK has failed 4 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on Y1 BAK 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 Y1 BAK find?
Y1 BAK passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.

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