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Volkswagen Beetle

White · Petrol · 2014 · 1,197 cc

Y3 GDAMOT history

Y3 GDA is a white petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 25 Oct 2014. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jun 2027 and it has passed 10 of 11 MOT tests, with 59,443 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jun 2026.

Y3 GDA white Volkswagen Beetle – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jun 2027
Mileage
59,443 mi
At MOT on 17 Jun 2026
MOT tests
11
10 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,088 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y3 GDA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,197 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
25 Oct 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y3 GDA was last recorded at 59,443 miles on 17 Jun 2026, 3,275 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jun 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Jun 2025: 56,168 miles, lower than 57,892 miles on 22 Jun 2024.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
56,168 miles · 9 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
3,275 miles
Average per year
5,088 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 59,443 miles
  • 2025 – 56,168 miles
  • 2024 – 57,892 miles
  • 2023 – 49,820 miles
  • 2022 – 46,394 miles
  • 2021 – 39,512 miles
  • 2020 – 32,914 miles
  • 2019 – 27,623 miles
  • 2018 – 21,776 miles
  • 2017 – 15,241 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,443 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inside sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (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, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

11 tests since 9 Oct 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass59,443 miles (+3,275)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    59,443 miles
    Test number
    616259967056
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inside sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  2. Pass56,168 miles (-1,724)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    56,168 miles
    Test number
    451739373770
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  3. Pass57,892 miles (+8,072)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    57,892 miles
    Test number
    907007341403
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass49,820 miles (+3,426)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    49,820 miles
    Test number
    303377165984
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass46,394 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    46,394 miles
    Test number
    365321636595
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Fail46,387 miles (+6,875)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,387 miles
    Test number
    113314633119
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass39,512 miles (+6,598)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    39,512 miles
    Test number
    260862587419
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass32,914 miles (+5,291)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    32,914 miles
    Test number
    453393257007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass27,623 miles (+5,847)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    27,623 miles
    Test number
    558976026716
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass21,776 miles (+6,535)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    21,776 miles
    Test number
    556287362983

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass15,241 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    15,241 miles
    Test number
    536130494177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y3 GDA

Does Y3 GDA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y3 GDA is valid until 21 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y3 GDA?
The MOT on Y3 GDA is valid until 21 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y3 GDA done?
Y3 GDA was recorded at 59,443 miles at its MOT on 17 Jun 2026, an average of 5,088 miles a year.
Has Y3 GDA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y3 GDA has failed 1 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on Y3 GDA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Jun 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y3 GDA find?
Y3 GDA passed its latest MOT on 17 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inside sidewall.

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