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Yellow · Petrol · 2001 · 1,984 cc

Y215 RKWMOT history

Y215 RKW is a yellow petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 152,267 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jan 2027
Mileage
152,267 mi
At MOT on 12 Jan 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,121 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y215 RKW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y215 RKW was last recorded at 152,267 miles on 12 Jan 2026, 334 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Dec 2011: 11,035 miles, lower than 104,448 miles on 7 Jan 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
151,933 miles · 21 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
334 miles
Average per year
4,121 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 152,267 miles
  • 2025 – 151,933 miles
  • 2024 – 151,878 miles
  • 2023 – 149,949 miles
  • 2022 – 147,457 miles
  • 2021 – 144,192 miles
  • 2020 – 142,396 miles
  • 2019 – 131,991 miles
  • 2018 – 129,251 miles
  • 2017 – 127,221 miles
  • 2016 – 124,821 miles
  • 2015 – 121,379 miles
  • 2014 – 114,464 miles
  • 2013 – 113,164 miles
  • 2011 – 11,035 miles
  • 2010 – 99,859 miles
  • 2009 – 94,202 miles
  • 2008 – 88,629 miles
  • 2007 – 88,629 miles
  • 2006 – 73,483 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,267 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Central Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

29 tests since 30 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,267 miles (+334)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    152,267 miles
    Test number
    305594337391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass151,933 miles (+55)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    151,933 miles
    Test number
    724029656881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail151,878 miles (+1,929)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,878 miles
    Test number
    559350818815
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass149,949 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    149,949 miles
    Test number
    346649742371
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail149,949 miles (+2,492)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,949 miles
    Test number
    566989654343
    • MajorFront Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorStop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced High level (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass147,457 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    147,457 miles
    Test number
    486252473186
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog/driving lamp inop.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside outer sill corroded away/hole.

  7. Fail147,457 miles (+3,265)5 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,457 miles
    Test number
    522317176604
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog/driving lamp inop.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside outer sill corroded away/hole.

  8. Pass144,192 miles (+1,796)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    144,192 miles
    Test number
    732392457745
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp inoperative
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass142,396 miles (+5)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    142,396 miles
    Test number
    742671534070
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  10. Fail142,391 miles (+10,400)7 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,391 miles
    Test number
    159420993840
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass131,991 miles (+343)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    131,991 miles
    Test number
    728683947943
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail131,648 miles (+2,397)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,648 miles
    Test number
    384842418138
    • MajorElectronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass129,251 miles (+2,030)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    129,251 miles
    Test number
    817003587355
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass127,221 miles (+2,400)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    127,221 miles
    Test number
    326976431610
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass124,821 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    124,821 miles
    Test number
    550251044084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail124,819 miles (+3,440)1 failure2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,819 miles
    Test number
    758756711708
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  17. Fail121,379 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,379 miles
    Test number
    336285315079
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  18. Pass121,379 miles (+6,915)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    121,379 miles
    Test number
    748085215055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass114,464 miles (+1,300)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    114,464 miles
    Test number
    676772524019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass113,164 miles (+102,129)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    113,164 miles
    Test number
    626475013062
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass11,035 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    11,035 miles
    Test number
    867315451389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail11,035 miles (-93,413)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,035 miles
    Test number
    858815351385
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  23. Pass104,448 miles (+4,589)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    104,448 miles
    Test number
    828227301067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass99,859 miles (+5,657)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    99,859 miles
    Test number
    602207200067
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass94,202 miles (+5,573)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    94,202 miles
    Test number
    201458609023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass88,629 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    88,629 miles
    Test number
    763644318013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass88,629 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    88,629 miles
    Test number
    824800317362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail88,629 miles (+15,146)6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,629 miles
    Test number
    404009407336
    • FailureCentre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  29. Pass73,483 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    73,483 miles
    Test number
    953074636317
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about Y215 RKW

Does Y215 RKW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y215 RKW is valid until 20 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y215 RKW?
The MOT on Y215 RKW is valid until 20 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y215 RKW done?
Y215 RKW was recorded at 152,267 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2026, an average of 4,121 miles a year.
Has Y215 RKW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y215 RKW has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on Y215 RKW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Dec 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y215 RKW find?
Y215 RKW passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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