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Volkswagen Beetle

Blue · Diesel · 2013 · 1,968 cc

Y28 ELDMOT history

Y28 ELD is a blue diesel Volkswagen Beetle first used on 9 Aug 2013. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 111,275 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jul 2026.

Y28 ELD blue Volkswagen Beetle – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jul 2027
Mileage
111,275 mi
At MOT on 20 Jul 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,891 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y28 ELD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
9 Aug 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y28 ELD was last recorded at 111,275 miles on 20 Jul 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,275 miles · 16 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,891 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 111,275 miles
  • 2025 – 99,757 miles
  • 2024 – 96,630 miles
  • 2023 – 92,615 miles
  • 2022 – 86,800 miles
  • 2021 – 79,406 miles
  • 2020 – 72,412 miles
  • 2019 – 63,030 miles
  • 2018 – 57,339 miles
  • 2017 – 51,010 miles
  • 2016 – 42,509 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,275 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • EMISSIONS TOO CLEAN TO TEST.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF TYRE WORN LOW ON EDGES.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • UNDER BODY COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

18 tests since 27 Jul 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,275 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    111,275 miles
    Test number
    647491854174
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Fail111,275 miles (+11,518)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,275 miles
    Test number
    815542524293
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened lower suspension arm (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened lower suspension arm (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Pass99,757 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    99,757 miles
    Test number
    347841051494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail99,757 miles (+3,127)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,757 miles
    Test number
    950977574838
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass96,630 miles (+4,015)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    96,630 miles
    Test number
    458032038647

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass92,615 miles (+5,815)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    92,615 miles
    Test number
    583001802063
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  7. Pass86,800 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    86,800 miles
    Test number
    249421396930
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  8. Fail86,800 miles (+7,394)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,800 miles
    Test number
    241356368929
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  9. Pass79,406 miles (+6,994)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    79,406 miles
    Test number
    957646863640
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective bracket corroded through (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryWheel arch trim catching drop links
  10. Pass72,412 miles (+9,382)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    72,412 miles
    Test number
    567419923404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass63,030 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    63,030 miles
    Test number
    767070953699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail63,030 miles (+124)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,030 miles
    Test number
    256153945910
    • MajorNearside Front Power steering component insecure bolt missing out of subframe (2.1.5 (d) (i))
  13. Pass62,906 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    62,906 miles
    Test number
    395889020701
    • AdvisoryEMISSIONS TOO CLEAN TO TEST.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF TYRE WORN LOW ON EDGES. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUNDER BODY COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS.
  14. Fail62,906 miles (+5,567)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,906 miles
    Test number
    753433185683
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (REAR BUSH DETACHED.) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (REAR BUSH DETACHED.) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryEMISSIONS TOO CLEAN TO TEST.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF TYRE WORN LOW ON EDGES. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUNDER BODY COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS.
  15. Pass57,339 miles (+6,329)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    57,339 miles
    Test number
    706168072924

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass51,010 miles (+8,501)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    51,010 miles
    Test number
    391791374611

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass42,509 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    42,509 miles
    Test number
    957727241914
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Fail42,509 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,509 miles
    Test number
    653533236974
    • FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
    • 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)

Questions about Y28 ELD

Does Y28 ELD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y28 ELD is valid until 19 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y28 ELD?
The MOT on Y28 ELD is valid until 19 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y28 ELD done?
Y28 ELD was recorded at 111,275 miles at its MOT on 20 Jul 2026, an average of 6,891 miles a year.
Has Y28 ELD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y28 ELD has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on Y28 ELD 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 Y28 ELD find?
Y28 ELD passed its latest MOT on 20 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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