Volkswagen Beetle
Silver · Petrol · 2006 · 1,984 cc
Y24 BENMOT history
Y24 BEN is a silver petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 1 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 49,006 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 49,006 mi
- At MOT on 31 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 18 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 2,553 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y24 BEN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Beetle
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,984 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 1 Sept 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 31 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y24 BEN was last recorded at 49,006 miles on 31 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 49,006 miles · 26 Mar 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 2,553 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 49,006 miles
- 2025 – 48,316 miles
- 2024 – 47,144 miles
- 2023 – 45,817 miles
- 2022 – 44,926 miles
- 2021 – 44,431 miles
- 2020 – 43,864 miles
- 2019 – 42,115 miles
- 2018 – 39,621 miles
- 2017 – 36,804 miles
- 2016 – 33,025 miles
- 2015 – 28,270 miles
- 2014 – 24,012 miles
- 2013 – 18,584 miles
- 2012 – 12,935 miles
- 2011 – 12,887 miles
- 2010 – 8,739 miles
- 2009 – 6,632 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass49,006 miles
- MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside outer sill is corroded at frontRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Full MOT history
22 tests since 24 Aug 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass49,006 miles5 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 49,006 miles
- Test number
- 695544520796
- MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside outer sill is corroded at front
Fail49,006 miles (+690)1 major5 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,006 miles
- Test number
- 234413618082
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside outer sill is corroded at front
Pass48,316 miles (+1,172)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 48,316 miles
- Test number
- 787816090093
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Pass47,144 miles (+1,327)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 47,144 miles
- Test number
- 776780406340
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,817 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 45,817 miles
- Test number
- 636258164227
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail45,817 miles (+891)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,817 miles
- Test number
- 275580396913
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass44,926 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 44,926 miles
- Test number
- 883255291472
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail44,922 miles (+491)2 dangerous5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,922 miles
- Test number
- 384806191039
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill has hole in it close to the rear axel mounting point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill has hole in it close to the mounting point of the rear axel (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
Pass44,431 miles (+567)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 44,431 miles
- Test number
- 107207199125
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass43,864 miles (+1,749)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 43,864 miles
- Test number
- 899056853768
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass42,115 miles (+16)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 42,115 miles
- Test number
- 531069317858
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail42,099 miles (+2,478)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,099 miles
- Test number
- 399970123043
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass39,621 miles (+2,817)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 39,621 miles
- Test number
- 469420807611
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,804 miles (+3,779)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 36,804 miles
- Test number
- 604058068892
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,025 miles (+4,755)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 33,025 miles
- Test number
- 871378121022
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,270 miles (+4,258)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 28,270 miles
- Test number
- 108380375007
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,012 miles (+5,428)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 24,012 miles
- Test number
- 499556974008
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,584 miles (+5,649)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 18,584 miles
- Test number
- 735471273098
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass12,935 miles (+48)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 12,935 miles
- Test number
- 738983462033
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass12,887 miles (+4,148)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 12,887 miles
- Test number
- 216254441214
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass8,739 miles (+2,107)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 8,739 miles
- Test number
- 920238810245
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass6,632 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 6,632 miles
- Test number
- 940786039235
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y24 BEN
- Does Y24 BEN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y24 BEN is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y24 BEN?
- The MOT on Y24 BEN is valid until 30 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y24 BEN done?
- Y24 BEN was recorded at 49,006 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2026, an average of 2,553 miles a year.
- Has Y24 BEN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y24 BEN has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on Y24 BEN 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 Y24 BEN find?
- Y24 BEN passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2026 with 5 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt, and 5 more.
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