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Volkswagen Beetle

Grey · Petrol · 2012 · 1,197 cc

Y23 WAYMOT history

Y23 WAY is a grey petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 20 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 3 Apr 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 70,411 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2026.

Y23 WAY grey Volkswagen Beetle – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Apr 2027
Mileage
70,411 mi
At MOT on 27 Mar 2026
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,900 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y23 WAY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,197 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
20 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y23 WAY was last recorded at 70,411 miles on 27 Mar 2026, 5,374 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,037 miles · 17 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
5,374 miles
Average per year
5,900 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 70,411 miles
  • 2025 – 65,037 miles
  • 2024 – 59,213 miles
  • 2023 – 53,482 miles
  • 2022 – 47,423 miles
  • 2021 – 46,307 miles
  • 2020 – 30,058 miles
  • 2019 – 21,466 miles
  • 2018 – 17,150 miles
  • 2017 – 13,519 miles
  • 2016 – 11,227 miles
  • 2015 – 8,532 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,411 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

13 tests since 30 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,411 miles (+5,374)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    70,411 miles
    Test number
    765361341149
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass65,037 miles (+5,824)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    65,037 miles
    Test number
    467053447756

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass59,213 miles (+5,731)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    59,213 miles
    Test number
    437108711378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass53,482 miles (+6,059)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    53,482 miles
    Test number
    445334846450
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass47,423 miles (+1,116)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    47,423 miles
    Test number
    104606882759

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass46,307 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    46,307 miles
    Test number
    444119842120
    • MinorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail46,307 miles (+16,249)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,307 miles
    Test number
    735699476262
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass30,058 miles (+8,592)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    30,058 miles
    Test number
    507919367201
    • 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))

  9. Pass21,466 miles (+4,316)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    21,466 miles
    Test number
    543047263419
    • AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test

  10. Pass17,150 miles (+3,631)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    17,150 miles
    Test number
    292687081432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass13,519 miles (+2,292)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    13,519 miles
    Test number
    561382126334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass11,227 miles (+2,695)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    11,227 miles
    Test number
    199570323317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass8,532 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    8,532 miles
    Test number
    236952153752

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y23 WAY

Does Y23 WAY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y23 WAY is valid until 3 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y23 WAY?
The MOT on Y23 WAY is valid until 3 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y23 WAY done?
Y23 WAY was recorded at 70,411 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2026, an average of 5,900 miles a year.
Has Y23 WAY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y23 WAY has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on Y23 WAY 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 Y23 WAY find?
Y23 WAY passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: rear coil spring corroded both sides.

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