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Volkswagen Beetle

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,398 cc

Y25 DOLMOT history

Y25 DOL is a silver petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 18 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 30 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 94,843 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Dec 2026
Mileage
94,843 mi
At MOT on 31 Dec 2025
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,191 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y25 DOL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,398 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
18 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y25 DOL was last recorded at 94,843 miles on 31 Dec 2025, 3,102 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,741 miles · 5 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3,102 miles
Average per year
5,191 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 94,843 miles
  • 2024 – 84,129 miles
  • 2022 – 78,220 miles
  • 2021 – 72,438 miles
  • 2020 – 66,785 miles
  • 2019 – 62,721 miles
  • 2018 – 57,857 miles
  • 2017 – 54,064 miles
  • 2016 – 48,910 miles
  • 2015 – 42,992 miles
  • 2014 – 37,678 miles
  • 2013 – 32,431 miles
  • 2012 – 25,872 miles
  • 2011 – 17,957 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,843 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2018

Full MOT history

25 tests since 10 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,843 miles (+3,102)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    94,843 miles
    Test number
    798182865589
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass91,741 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    91,741 miles
    Test number
    303065676288
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  3. Fail91,739 miles (+7,610)3 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,739 miles
    Test number
    228238321580
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  4. Pass84,129 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    84,129 miles
    Test number
    308709813621
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  5. Fail84,129 miles (+5,909)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,129 miles
    Test number
    986175055424
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  6. Pass78,220 miles (+5,782)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    78,220 miles
    Test number
    515466743113
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished on sidewalls (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass72,438 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    72,438 miles
    Test number
    909886542292
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracks (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail72,438 miles (+5,653)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,438 miles
    Test number
    593286483118
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracks (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass66,785 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    66,785 miles
    Test number
    582927124257
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail66,785 miles (+4,064)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,785 miles
    Test number
    972635639404
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass62,721 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    62,721 miles
    Test number
    750355068555

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail62,721 miles (+4,864)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,721 miles
    Test number
    778696555879
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

  13. Pass57,857 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2019
    Odometer
    57,857 miles
    Test number
    937860372344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail57,857 miles (+3,793)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,857 miles
    Test number
    691710411163
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • 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)

  15. Pass54,064 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2018
    Odometer
    54,064 miles
    Test number
    508096313900

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail54,064 miles (+5,154)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,064 miles
    Test number
    658530415449
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  17. Pass48,910 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2017
    Odometer
    48,910 miles
    Test number
    229174182804

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail48,910 miles (+5,918)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,910 miles
    Test number
    508628479328
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass42,992 miles (+5,314)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2016
    Odometer
    42,992 miles
    Test number
    258254605117
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass37,678 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2015
    Odometer
    37,678 miles
    Test number
    637950724115
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSlight damage to nearside front tyre outter sidewall.

  21. Fail37,678 miles (+5,247)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,678 miles
    Test number
    305895114121
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSlight damage to nearside front tyre outter sidewall.

  22. Pass32,431 miles (+6,559)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2014
    Odometer
    32,431 miles
    Test number
    299360623411
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteSlight cut to nearside front tyre's outter sidewall.

  23. Pass25,872 miles (+7,915)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2013
    Odometer
    25,872 miles
    Test number
    949052632185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass17,957 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    17,957 miles
    Test number
    906570471076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail17,957 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,957 miles
    Test number
    115629661058
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y25 DOL

Does Y25 DOL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y25 DOL is valid until 30 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y25 DOL?
The MOT on Y25 DOL is valid until 30 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y25 DOL done?
Y25 DOL was recorded at 94,843 miles at its MOT on 31 Dec 2025, an average of 5,191 miles a year.
Has Y25 DOL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y25 DOL has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on Y25 DOL 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 Y25 DOL find?
Y25 DOL passed its latest MOT on 31 Dec 2025 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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