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Red · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

Y20 WJCMOT history

Y20 WJC is a red diesel Volkswagen Beetle first used on 8 Nov 2012. Its MOT is valid until 4 Feb 2027 and it has passed 10 of 13 MOT tests, with 98,848 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2026.

Y20 WJC red Volkswagen Beetle – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Feb 2027
Mileage
98,848 mi
At MOT on 27 Jan 2026
MOT tests
13
10 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,492 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y20 WJC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
8 Nov 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y20 WJC was last recorded at 98,848 miles on 27 Jan 2026, 8,466 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,382 miles · 5 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
8,466 miles
Average per year
7,492 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,848 miles
  • 2025 – 90,382 miles
  • 2024 – 81,642 miles
  • 2023 – 71,761 miles
  • 2022 – 64,335 miles
  • 2020 – 54,485 miles
  • 2019 – 51,267 miles
  • 2018 – 37,361 miles
  • 2016 – 27,183 miles
  • 2015 – 21,869 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,848 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass98,848 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    98,848 miles
    Test number
    517439276310
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Fail98,844 miles (+8,462)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,844 miles
    Test number
    542750052004
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass90,382 miles (+8,740)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    90,382 miles
    Test number
    601336456675
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass81,642 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    81,642 miles
    Test number
    648826576006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail81,636 miles (+9,875)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,636 miles
    Test number
    922674146667
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass71,761 miles (+7,426)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    71,761 miles
    Test number
    722131685973

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass64,335 miles (+9,850)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    64,335 miles
    Test number
    248017197698

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass54,485 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    54,485 miles
    Test number
    277397323069
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Fail54,485 miles (+3,218)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,485 miles
    Test number
    197922861742
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass51,267 miles (+13,906)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    51,267 miles
    Test number
    662019556554
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  11. Pass37,361 miles (+10,178)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    37,361 miles
    Test number
    991310482168
    • AdvisorySmoke level too low to record a reading
  12. Pass27,183 miles (+5,314)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    27,183 miles
    Test number
    161276605930

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass21,869 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    21,869 miles
    Test number
    900984463337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y20 WJC

Does Y20 WJC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y20 WJC is valid until 4 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y20 WJC?
The MOT on Y20 WJC is valid until 4 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y20 WJC done?
Y20 WJC was recorded at 98,848 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2026, an average of 7,492 miles a year.
Has Y20 WJC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y20 WJC has failed 3 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on Y20 WJC 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 Y20 WJC find?
Y20 WJC passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear inner brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside rear inner brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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