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Volkswagen Beetle

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,984 cc

Y216 NLDMOT history

Y216 NLD is a blue petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 13 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 102,510 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Nov 2026
Mileage
102,510 mi
At MOT on 14 Nov 2025
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,086 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y216 NLD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y216 NLD was last recorded at 102,510 miles on 14 Nov 2025, 4,322 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,188 miles · 14 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
4,322 miles
Average per year
4,086 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 102,510 miles
  • 2024 – 98,188 miles
  • 2023 – 95,672 miles
  • 2022 – 91,312 miles
  • 2021 – 88,099 miles
  • 2020 – 84,637 miles
  • 2019 – 77,190 miles
  • 2017 – 76,820 miles
  • 2016 – 76,340 miles
  • 2015 – 75,736 miles
  • 2014 – 73,790 miles
  • 2013 – 67,923 miles
  • 2012 – 59,948 miles
  • 2011 – 58,270 miles
  • 2010 – 56,512 miles
  • 2009 – 50,951 miles
  • 2008 – 45,811 miles
  • 2007 – 41,925 miles
  • 2006 – 30,716 miles
  • 2005 – 20,820 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,510 miles
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 16 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,510 miles (+4,322)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    102,510 miles
    Test number
    431125099844
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass98,188 miles (+2,516)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    98,188 miles
    Test number
    580334283626
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass95,672 miles (+4)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    95,672 miles
    Test number
    808976114578
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  4. Fail95,668 miles (+4,356)1 dangerous5 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,668 miles
    Test number
    868103897420
    • DangerousNearside Front Passenger's seat insecure Moving inadvertently (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass91,312 miles (+3,213)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    91,312 miles
    Test number
    361458473421
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  6. Pass88,099 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    88,099 miles
    Test number
    873631954503

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail88,096 miles (+3,459)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,096 miles
    Test number
    168170803619
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

  8. Pass84,637 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    84,637 miles
    Test number
    805683100014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail84,633 miles (+7,443)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,633 miles
    Test number
    762808993217
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  10. Pass77,190 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    77,190 miles
    Test number
    330262436218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail77,190 miles (+370)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,190 miles
    Test number
    405458246000
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21" blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass76,820 miles (+480)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    76,820 miles
    Test number
    816230274603
    • AdvisoryFront Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint Both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass76,340 miles (+604)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    76,340 miles
    Test number
    915761177480
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre abnormal wear - 205/55/16/W
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass75,736 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    75,736 miles
    Test number
    814379411259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail75,730 miles (+1,940)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,730 miles
    Test number
    500821735843
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear metal brake pipes oxidising

  16. Pass73,790 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    73,790 miles
    Test number
    878234644301
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Fail73,779 miles (+5,856)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,779 miles
    Test number
    656903144316
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass67,923 miles (+7,975)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    67,923 miles
    Test number
    697652623349
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteBoth rear lamp units have product on the lens but not reducing the light output

  19. Pass59,948 miles (+1,678)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    59,948 miles
    Test number
    729711042315
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

  20. Pass58,270 miles (+1,758)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    58,270 miles
    Test number
    536992841315
    • NoteFront brake discs are rusty

  21. Pass56,512 miles (+5,561)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    56,512 miles
    Test number
    961043010327
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  22. Pass50,951 miles (+5,140)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    50,951 miles
    Test number
    634343449385
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass45,811 miles (+3,886)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    45,811 miles
    Test number
    444243048414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass41,925 miles (+11,209)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    41,925 miles
    Test number
    281625837376
    • NoteSlight Lift In Strut Top Mounts

  25. Pass30,716 miles (+9,896)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    30,716 miles
    Test number
    473273436430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass20,820 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    20,820 miles
    Test number
    631430725300
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about Y216 NLD

Does Y216 NLD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y216 NLD is valid until 13 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y216 NLD?
The MOT on Y216 NLD is valid until 13 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y216 NLD done?
Y216 NLD was recorded at 102,510 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2025, an average of 4,086 miles a year.
Has Y216 NLD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y216 NLD has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on Y216 NLD 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 Y216 NLD find?
Y216 NLD passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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