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Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,984 cc

Y315 AEBMOT history

Y315 AEB is a black petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 8 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 190,312 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jul 2027
Mileage
190,312 mi
At MOT on 29 Jun 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,179 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y315 AEB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
8 May 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y315 AEB was last recorded at 190,312 miles on 29 Jun 2026, 4,544 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
185,768 miles · 30 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
4,544 miles
Average per year
7,179 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 190,312 miles
  • 2025 – 185,768 miles
  • 2024 – 181,986 miles
  • 2023 – 177,926 miles
  • 2022 – 172,657 miles
  • 2021 – 166,701 miles
  • 2020 – 162,637 miles
  • 2019 – 159,931 miles
  • 2018 – 155,727 miles
  • 2017 – 153,095 miles
  • 2016 – 149,886 miles
  • 2015 – 144,490 miles
  • 2014 – 142,003 miles
  • 2013 – 137,692 miles
  • 2012 – 129,708 miles
  • 2011 – 122,322 miles
  • 2010 – 117,283 miles
  • 2009 – 102,066 miles
  • 2008 – 79,454 miles
  • 2007 – 58,168 miles
  • 2006 – 44,845 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass190,312 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Headlamp lens slightly defective both

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

28 tests since 25 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass190,312 miles (+4,544)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    190,312 miles
    Test number
    170801553976
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass185,768 miles (+3,782)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    185,768 miles
    Test number
    129325348410
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass181,986 miles (+4,060)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    181,986 miles
    Test number
    484562664960
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass177,926 miles (+5,269)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    177,926 miles
    Test number
    164913684811
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass172,657 miles (+5,956)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    172,657 miles
    Test number
    483700878919
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass166,701 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    166,701 miles
    Test number
    734906331501

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail166,701 miles (+4,064)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,701 miles
    Test number
    174759463121
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass162,637 miles (+2,706)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    162,637 miles
    Test number
    945350752941
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass159,931 miles (+4,204)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    159,931 miles
    Test number
    710172065724
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass155,727 miles (+2,632)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    155,727 miles
    Test number
    785781475152
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass153,095 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    153,095 miles
    Test number
    484451196460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail153,092 miles (+3,206)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,092 miles
    Test number
    269534347540
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass149,886 miles (+5,396)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    149,886 miles
    Test number
    931910807297
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  14. Pass144,490 miles (+2,487)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    144,490 miles
    Test number
    256028575136
    • NoteOffside front suspension leg has slight play at the top mount

  15. Fail142,003 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,003 miles
    Test number
    136976204440
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSlight oil leak

  16. Pass142,003 miles (+4,311)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    142,003 miles
    Test number
    636936204074
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSlight oil leak

  17. Pass137,692 miles (+7,984)2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    137,692 miles
    Test number
    349451213051
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteAll 4 suspension coil springs corroded
    • NoteExhaust system corroded
    • NoteNearside rear tyre slightly cracked & worn on inner edge
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracked
    • NoteRear brake pads over half worn

  18. Fail129,708 miles2 repaired7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,708 miles
    Test number
    309501812052
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteRear tyres slightly cracked

  19. Pass129,708 miles (+7,386)7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    129,708 miles
    Test number
    548101312067
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteRear tyres slightly cracked

  20. Pass122,322 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    122,322 miles
    Test number
    937270311096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail122,322 miles (+5,039)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,322 miles
    Test number
    266110811095
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCentre exhaust mount broken off exhaust
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded

  22. Fail117,283 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,283 miles
    Test number
    231194210119
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  23. Pass117,283 miles (+15,217)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    117,283 miles
    Test number
    593864710128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass102,066 miles (+22,612)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    102,066 miles
    Test number
    591238419198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass79,454 miles (+21,286)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    79,454 miles
    Test number
    720918088027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass58,168 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    58,168 miles
    Test number
    522317987082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail58,168 miles (+13,323)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,168 miles
    Test number
    524517987020
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  28. Pass44,845 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    44,845 miles
    Test number
    733084686043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y315 AEB

Does Y315 AEB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y315 AEB is valid until 7 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y315 AEB?
The MOT on Y315 AEB is valid until 7 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y315 AEB done?
Y315 AEB was recorded at 190,312 miles at its MOT on 29 Jun 2026, an average of 7,179 miles a year.
Has Y315 AEB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y315 AEB has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jun 2021.
Has the mileage on Y315 AEB 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 Y315 AEB find?
Y315 AEB passed its latest MOT on 29 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides.

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