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Volkswagen Beetle

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

Y21 MEPMOT history

Y21 MEP is a black diesel Volkswagen Beetle first used on 8 Nov 2012. Its MOT is valid until 26 Aug 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 120,213 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2026.

Y21 MEP black Volkswagen Beetle – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Aug 2027
Mileage
120,213 mi
At MOT on 26 Aug 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,714 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y21 MEP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
8 Nov 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y21 MEP was last recorded at 120,213 miles on 26 Aug 2026, 2,396 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,817 miles · 22 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,396 miles
Average per year
7,714 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 120,213 miles
  • 2025 – 117,817 miles
  • 2024 – 114,661 miles
  • 2023 – 110,353 miles
  • 2022 – 105,631 miles
  • 2021 – 96,293 miles
  • 2020 – 89,148 miles
  • 2019 – 81,558 miles
  • 2018 – 76,087 miles
  • 2017 – 53,314 miles
  • 2016 – 39,933 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,213 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 30 Mar 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,213 miles (+2,396)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    120,213 miles
    Test number
    964886182448
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass117,817 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    117,817 miles
    Test number
    589674750294
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  3. Fail117,817 miles (+3,156)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,817 miles
    Test number
    616639870471
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  4. Pass114,661 miles (+4,308)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    114,661 miles
    Test number
    370185602174
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass110,353 miles (+4,722)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    110,353 miles
    Test number
    443091933628

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass105,631 miles (+9,338)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    105,631 miles
    Test number
    602973567403
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass96,293 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    96,293 miles
    Test number
    291413603843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail96,293 miles (+7,145)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,293 miles
    Test number
    330718137706
    • MajorFront Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • AdvisoryO/s/f fog lens cracked

  9. Pass89,148 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    89,148 miles
    Test number
    321158555609

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail89,142 miles (+7,584)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,142 miles
    Test number
    110153374526
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Suspension rod insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

  11. Pass81,558 miles (+5,471)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    81,558 miles
    Test number
    554305483834

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass76,087 miles (+22,773)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    76,087 miles
    Test number
    995515681397
    • 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))

  13. Pass53,314 miles (+13,381)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    53,314 miles
    Test number
    960797727880
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass39,933 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    39,933 miles
    Test number
    612066283404
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y21 MEP

Does Y21 MEP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y21 MEP is valid until 26 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y21 MEP?
The MOT on Y21 MEP is valid until 26 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y21 MEP done?
Y21 MEP was recorded at 120,213 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2026, an average of 7,714 miles a year.
Has Y21 MEP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y21 MEP has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on Y21 MEP 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 Y21 MEP find?
Y21 MEP passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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