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Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,984 cc

Y234 TKLMOT history

Y234 TKL is a silver petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 2 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 18 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 159,431 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Dec 2026
Mileage
159,431 mi
At MOT on 17 Dec 2025
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,089 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y234 TKL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
2 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y234 TKL was last recorded at 159,431 miles on 17 Dec 2025, 2,080 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,351 miles · 13 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,080 miles
Average per year
5,089 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 159,431 miles
  • 2024 – 157,351 miles
  • 2023 – 156,256 miles
  • 2022 – 154,743 miles
  • 2021 – 152,652 miles
  • 2020 – 151,096 miles
  • 2019 – 151,084 miles
  • 2018 – 148,751 miles
  • 2017 – 144,770 miles
  • 2016 – 143,459 miles
  • 2015 – 140,297 miles
  • 2014 – 136,806 miles
  • 2013 – 132,475 miles
  • 2012 – 125,986 miles
  • 2011 – 113,225 miles
  • 2010 – 107,614 miles
  • 2009 – 97,686 miles
  • 2008 – 86,286 miles
  • 2007 – 73,339 miles
  • 2006 – 58,967 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,431 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass159,431 miles (+2,080)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    159,431 miles
    Test number
    355071351606
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass157,351 miles (+1,095)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    157,351 miles
    Test number
    738528495805
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass156,256 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    156,256 miles
    Test number
    967505969073
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Fail156,252 miles (+1,509)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,252 miles
    Test number
    227339051860
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass154,743 miles (+2,091)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    154,743 miles
    Test number
    238511236168
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion

  6. Pass152,652 miles (+1,556)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    152,652 miles
    Test number
    421938408487
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material coated in plastic (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass151,096 miles (+3)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    151,096 miles
    Test number
    595040136050
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail151,093 miles (+9)8 major3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,093 miles
    Test number
    523581332408
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  9. Pass151,084 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    151,084 miles
    Test number
    306497224816

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail151,062 miles (+2,311)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,062 miles
    Test number
    331798851823
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  11. Pass148,751 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    148,751 miles
    Test number
    868130618908
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail148,741 miles (+3,971)1 dangerous7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,741 miles
    Test number
    594753107328
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (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))

  13. Pass144,770 miles (+1,311)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    144,770 miles
    Test number
    293796742841
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass143,459 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    143,459 miles
    Test number
    620295792682
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  15. Fail143,457 miles (+3,160)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,457 miles
    Test number
    418061956802
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  16. Pass140,297 miles (+3,491)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    140,297 miles
    Test number
    548376501139
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass136,806 miles (+4,331)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    136,806 miles
    Test number
    545100534214
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  18. Pass132,475 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    132,475 miles
    Test number
    896029743231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail132,471 miles (+30)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,471 miles
    Test number
    987996643269
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • NoteRattle from cat

  20. Fail132,441 miles (+6,455)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,441 miles
    Test number
    649102943204
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  21. Pass125,986 miles (+12,761)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    125,986 miles
    Test number
    298105612257
    • NoteAdvise exhaust rattle from cat.
    • NoteAdvise nearside front flasher light lens broken

  22. Pass113,225 miles (+27)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2012
    Odometer
    113,225 miles
    Test number
    348706841128
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing thin and worn on the inner edges

  23. Fail113,198 miles (+5,584)1 dangerous1 repaired4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,198 miles
    Test number
    539845841186
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing thin and worn on the inner edges
    • NoteBrake warning lamp on
    • NoteNearside front brake binding slightly
    • NoteOffside front brake discs heavily worn/ scored/ pitted

  24. Pass107,614 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    107,614 miles
    Test number
    863566800170
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  25. Fail107,614 miles (+9,928)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,614 miles
    Test number
    424635300173
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  26. Pass97,686 miles (+11,400)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    97,686 miles
    Test number
    550563989099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass86,286 miles (+12,947)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    86,286 miles
    Test number
    414007278021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail73,339 miles1 repaired7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,339 miles
    Test number
    902303577002
    • Repaired at testExhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
    • NoteAnti roll bar heavily corroded
    • NoteBoth driveshaft flange seals leaking
    • NoteBoth front tie rods have play in them
    • NoteOil filler neck leaking oil
    • NotePAS Pipe has a very slight leak starting
    • NoteRear number plate has water ingress
    • NoteWipers smearing and juddering

  29. Pass73,339 miles (+14,372)7 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    73,339 miles
    Test number
    912963977087
    • NoteAnti roll bar heavily corroded
    • NoteBoth driveshaft flange seals leaking
    • NoteBoth front tie rods have play in them
    • NoteOil filler neck leaking oil
    • NotePAS Pipe has a very slight leak starting
    • NoteRear number plate has water ingress
    • NoteWipers smearing and juddering

  30. Pass58,967 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    58,967 miles
    Test number
    814910686072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y234 TKL

Does Y234 TKL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y234 TKL is valid until 18 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y234 TKL?
The MOT on Y234 TKL is valid until 18 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y234 TKL done?
Y234 TKL was recorded at 159,431 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2025, an average of 5,089 miles a year.
Has Y234 TKL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y234 TKL has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on Y234 TKL 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 Y234 TKL find?
Y234 TKL passed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills; vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sills.

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