
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
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))
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))
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))
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
Pass123,106 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 123,106 miles
- Test number
- 689984780333
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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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