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Yellow · Petrol · 2001 · 1,595 cc

Y211 TKJMOT history

Y211 TKJ is a yellow petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 14 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 4 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 72,262 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Mar 2027
Mileage
72,262 mi
At MOT on 2 Mar 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,340 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y211 TKJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
14 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y211 TKJ was last recorded at 72,262 miles on 2 Mar 2026, 39 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,223 miles · 19 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
39 miles
Average per year
2,340 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,262 miles
  • 2025 – 70,526 miles
  • 2024 – 68,872 miles
  • 2023 – 67,131 miles
  • 2022 – 65,374 miles
  • 2021 – 63,318 miles
  • 2020 – 62,217 miles
  • 2019 – 60,565 miles
  • 2018 – 58,227 miles
  • 2017 – 56,094 miles
  • 2016 – 53,510 miles
  • 2015 – 50,866 miles
  • 2014 – 47,934 miles
  • 2013 – 45,457 miles
  • 2012 – 42,501 miles
  • 2011 – 39,886 miles
  • 2010 – 36,440 miles
  • 2009 – 33,644 miles
  • 2008 – 29,990 miles
  • 2007 – 27,685 miles
  • 2006 – 25,420 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,262 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.2mm (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

Full MOT history

29 tests since 22 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,262 miles (+39)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    72,262 miles
    Test number
    281110305656
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail72,223 miles (+1,697)1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,223 miles
    Test number
    494561331697
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged Perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass70,526 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    70,526 miles
    Test number
    467982632313
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail70,526 miles (+1,654)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,526 miles
    Test number
    476670193986
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass68,872 miles (+1,741)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    68,872 miles
    Test number
    308163610103
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust clamp/sleeve corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front window not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass67,131 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    67,131 miles
    Test number
    397855127283
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail67,131 miles (+1,757)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,131 miles
    Test number
    768368574695
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass65,374 miles (+2,056)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    65,374 miles
    Test number
    210225031983

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass63,318 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    63,318 miles
    Test number
    332101920090
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail63,318 miles (+1,101)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,318 miles
    Test number
    992475226488
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer sill has body filler in it
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass62,217 miles (+1,652)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    62,217 miles
    Test number
    138932659969
    • AdvisoryN/s/f brake hose perished
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre perished and down to 2.2mm
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre perished and down to 2.6mm

  12. Pass60,565 miles (+2,338)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    60,565 miles
    Test number
    205078813538
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass58,227 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    58,227 miles
    Test number
    422624022987
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn & perished, rear tyres treads low

  14. Fail58,227 miles (+2,133)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,227 miles
    Test number
    640482139858
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn & perished, rear tyres treads low

  15. Pass56,094 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    56,094 miles
    Test number
    324591497822
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake hoses heavily perished

  16. Fail56,094 miles (+2,584)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,094 miles
    Test number
    497323663928
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush inner rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake hoses heavily perished

  17. Pass53,510 miles (+2,644)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    53,510 miles
    Test number
    408456752759
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust mount broken

  18. Pass50,866 miles (+2,932)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    50,866 miles
    Test number
    148144055000
    • NoteO/s/f lower suspension arm inner rear bush starting to seperate.
    • NoteSlight lift to n/s/f top strut mount.

  19. Pass47,934 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    47,934 miles
    Test number
    727396654007
    • NoteCentre exhaust bracket corroded
    • NoteNear side and off side front anti roll bar mounting bushes worn. roll bar corroded.
    • NoteRear number plate faded

  20. Fail47,931 miles (+2,474)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,931 miles
    Test number
    595006354074
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteCentre exhaust bracket corroded
    • NoteNearside & offside fron tanti roll bar mounting bushes worn, rollbar corroded
    • NoteRear number plate faded

  21. Pass45,457 miles (+2,956)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    45,457 miles
    Test number
    126206133008
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront anti roll bar corroded around maounting bushes( may cause noise)
    • NoteOffside & nearside front wishbone inner rear bushes starting to separate

  22. Fail42,501 miles2 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,501 miles
    Test number
    245532752090
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded
    • NoteO/s/f door check strap loose

  23. Pass42,501 miles (+2,615)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    42,501 miles
    Test number
    418432852001
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded
    • NoteO/s/f door check strap loose

  24. Pass39,886 miles (+3,446)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    39,886 miles
    Test number
    707408041005
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteO/s/f brake disc slightly corroded.
    • NoteVery slight whiteish from both front indicators.

  25. Pass36,440 miles (+2,796)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    36,440 miles
    Test number
    634487340007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass33,644 miles (+3,654)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    33,644 miles
    Test number
    964154059005
    • NoteNearside & offside front wishbone inner rear bushes starting to seperate
    • NoteNearside rear tyre tread on limit on outer edge& has nail in it
    • NoteOffside rear tyre tread lumpy on inner edge

  27. Pass29,990 miles (+2,305)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    29,990 miles
    Test number
    372436138085
    • NoteNearside & offside rear tyres lumpy on inner edge ( may cause road noise) nearside rear tyre tread worn to 2.5 mm ( limit 1.6mm)

  28. Pass27,685 miles (+2,265)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    27,685 miles
    Test number
    652824057078
    • NoteOffside & nearside rear tyre treads lumpy ( may cause road noise)

  29. Pass25,420 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    25,420 miles
    Test number
    730483856000
    • NoteCentre exhaust bracket broken

Questions about Y211 TKJ

Does Y211 TKJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y211 TKJ is valid until 4 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y211 TKJ?
The MOT on Y211 TKJ is valid until 4 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y211 TKJ done?
Y211 TKJ was recorded at 72,262 miles at its MOT on 2 Mar 2026, an average of 2,340 miles a year.
Has Y211 TKJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y211 TKJ has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on Y211 TKJ 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 Y211 TKJ find?
Y211 TKJ passed its latest MOT on 2 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front brake hose slightly damaged perished; offside front brake hose slightly damaged perished; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.2mm.

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