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Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,600 cc

Y223 VLDMOT history

Y223 VLD is a black petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 24 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 26 Sept 2026 and it has passed 20 of 21 MOT tests, with 88,789 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Sept 2026
Mileage
88,789 mi
At MOT on 26 Sept 2025
MOT tests
21
20 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,733 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y223 VLD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
24 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y223 VLD was last recorded at 88,789 miles on 26 Sept 2025, 2,611 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,178 miles · 27 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
2,611 miles
Average per year
3,733 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 88,789 miles
  • 2024 – 86,178 miles
  • 2023 – 84,477 miles
  • 2022 – 82,453 miles
  • 2021 – 80,195 miles
  • 2020 – 78,314 miles
  • 2019 – 75,869 miles
  • 2018 – 73,880 miles
  • 2017 – 71,602 miles
  • 2016 – 70,428 miles
  • 2015 – 68,447 miles
  • 2014 – 66,693 miles
  • 2013 – 63,750 miles
  • 2012 – 54,319 miles
  • 2011 – 38,446 miles
  • 2010 – 30,737 miles
  • 2009 – 26,116 miles
  • 2008 – 22,914 miles
  • 2007 – 19,544 miles
  • 2006 – 16,232 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,789 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 20 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,789 miles (+2,611)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    88,789 miles
    Test number
    102765753390
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  2. Pass86,178 miles (+1,701)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    86,178 miles
    Test number
    624081120266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass84,477 miles (+2,024)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    84,477 miles
    Test number
    211665604210
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  4. Pass82,453 miles (+2,258)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    82,453 miles
    Test number
    354494041543

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass80,195 miles (+1,881)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    80,195 miles
    Test number
    470526047724

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass78,314 miles (+2,445)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    78,314 miles
    Test number
    497207692969

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass75,869 miles (+1,989)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    75,869 miles
    Test number
    599538462238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass73,880 miles (+2,278)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    73,880 miles
    Test number
    955795791018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass71,602 miles (+1,174)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    71,602 miles
    Test number
    349593537921

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass70,428 miles (+1,981)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    70,428 miles
    Test number
    587177100154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass68,447 miles (+1,754)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    68,447 miles
    Test number
    188132995426
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  12. Pass66,693 miles (+2,943)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    66,693 miles
    Test number
    997008604108
    • NoteO\s and n\s front brake discs rusty
    • NoteSlight play at steering rack inner ends
  13. Pass63,750 miles (+9,431)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    63,750 miles
    Test number
    626435313197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass54,319 miles (+15,873)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    54,319 miles
    Test number
    678768102173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass38,446 miles (+7,709)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    38,446 miles
    Test number
    249827711405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass30,737 miles (+4,621)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    30,737 miles
    Test number
    124222810147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass26,116 miles (+3,202)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    26,116 miles
    Test number
    494414709170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass22,914 miles (+3,370)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    22,914 miles
    Test number
    403100618111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass19,544 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    19,544 miles
    Test number
    681620727188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail19,542 miles (+3,310)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,542 miles
    Test number
    514285617104
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  21. Pass16,232 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    16,232 miles
    Test number
    920910316144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y223 VLD

Does Y223 VLD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y223 VLD expired on 26 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y223 VLD?
The MOT on Y223 VLD expired on 26 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y223 VLD done?
Y223 VLD was recorded at 88,789 miles at its MOT on 26 Sept 2025, an average of 3,733 miles a year.
Has Y223 VLD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y223 VLD has failed 1 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Apr 2007.
Has the mileage on Y223 VLD 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 Y223 VLD find?
Y223 VLD passed its latest MOT on 26 Sept 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside front subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive.

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