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Yellow · Petrol · 2001 · 1,600 cc

Y236 LBBMOT history

Y236 LBB is a yellow petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 7 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 22 MOT tests, with 127,962 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jan 2027
Mileage
127,962 mi
At MOT on 5 Jan 2026
MOT tests
22
21 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,625 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y236 LBB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
7 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y236 LBB was last recorded at 127,962 miles on 5 Jan 2026, 1,709 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
126,253 miles · 9 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,709 miles
Average per year
4,625 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 127,962 miles
  • 2025 – 126,253 miles
  • 2024 – 124,489 miles
  • 2023 – 122,982 miles
  • 2022 – 119,213 miles
  • 2021 – 116,679 miles
  • 2020 – 114,693 miles
  • 2019 – 110,228 miles
  • 2018 – 103,706 miles
  • 2017 – 95,339 miles
  • 2015 – 88,248 miles
  • 2014 – 77,490 miles
  • 2012 – 71,460 miles
  • 2011 – 65,781 miles
  • 2010 – 56,057 miles
  • 2009 – 49,374 miles
  • 2008 – 42,226 miles
  • 2007 – 38,478 miles
  • 2006 – 36,016 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,962 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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2006–2015

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2006–2015

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2015

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 17 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,962 miles (+1,709)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    127,962 miles
    Test number
    894292121558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass126,253 miles (+1,764)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    126,253 miles
    Test number
    203515420024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass124,489 miles (+1,507)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    124,489 miles
    Test number
    467259466858

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass122,982 miles (+3,769)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    122,982 miles
    Test number
    204434052819

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass119,213 miles (+2,534)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    119,213 miles
    Test number
    420588565731
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
  6. Pass116,679 miles (+1,986)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    116,679 miles
    Test number
    252487200150
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
  7. Pass114,693 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    114,693 miles
    Test number
    927239688983
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Brake Pipes (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Fail114,690 miles (+4,462)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,690 miles
    Test number
    878413216543
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre Pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Brake Pipes (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Pass110,228 miles (+6,522)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    110,228 miles
    Test number
    191837538977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass103,706 miles (+8,367)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    103,706 miles
    Test number
    113990090622

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass95,339 miles (+7,091)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    95,339 miles
    Test number
    740757588252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass88,248 miles (+5,476)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    88,248 miles
    Test number
    306735590640
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit JUST LEGAL (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit JUST LEGAL (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit JUST LEGAL (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit JUST LEGAL (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySlight damage at front end of nearside outer body sill.
    • AdvisoryUnder bonnet inspection seriously limited because of covers.
  13. Pass82,772 miles (+5,282)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    82,772 miles
    Test number
    796107305015
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
  14. Pass77,490 miles (+6,030)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    77,490 miles
    Test number
    347003904013
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
  15. Pass71,460 miles (+5,679)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    71,460 miles
    Test number
    639953262335
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
  16. Pass65,781 miles (+4,165)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    65,781 miles
    Test number
    316812461312
    • NoteBOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY SCORED.
    • NoteUNDER BONNET INSPECTION LIMITED BECAUSE OF PLASTIC COVERS.
  17. Pass61,616 miles (+5,559)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    61,616 miles
    Test number
    917468221066
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUNDER BONNET INSPECTION LIMITED BECAUSE OF PLASTIC COVERS.
  18. Pass56,057 miles (+6,683)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    56,057 miles
    Test number
    153591540063
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUNDER BONNET INSPECTION LIMITED BECAUSE OF PLASTIC GUARD COVERS.
  19. Pass49,374 miles (+7,148)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    49,374 miles
    Test number
    972013749031
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  20. Pass42,226 miles (+3,748)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    42,226 miles
    Test number
    631684048028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass38,478 miles (+2,462)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    38,478 miles
    Test number
    211794257091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass36,016 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    36,016 miles
    Test number
    730668346034
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y236 LBB

Does Y236 LBB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y236 LBB is valid until 27 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y236 LBB?
The MOT on Y236 LBB is valid until 27 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y236 LBB done?
Y236 LBB was recorded at 127,962 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2026, an average of 4,625 miles a year.
Has Y236 LBB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y236 LBB has failed 1 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2020.
Has the mileage on Y236 LBB 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 Y236 LBB find?
Y236 LBB passed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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