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Volkswagen Beetle

White · Diesel · 2014 · 1,968 cc

Y5 BUGMOT history

Y5 BUG is a white diesel Volkswagen Beetle first used on 1 May 2014. Its MOT is valid until 1 Dec 2026 and it has passed 9 of 10 MOT tests, with 92,488 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2025.

Y5 BUG white Volkswagen Beetle – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Dec 2026
Mileage
92,488 mi
At MOT on 20 Nov 2025
MOT tests
10
9 passed · 1 failed
Per year
8,891 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y5 BUG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2014
First used
1 May 2014
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y5 BUG was last recorded at 92,488 miles on 20 Nov 2025, 8,712 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
83,776 miles · 29 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
8,712 miles
Average per year
8,891 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 92,488 miles
  • 2024 – 83,776 miles
  • 2023 – 74,895 miles
  • 2022 – 65,303 miles
  • 2021 – 56,000 miles
  • 2020 – 47,540 miles
  • 2019 – 34,257 miles
  • 2018 – 24,570 miles
  • 2017 – 16,319 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,488 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 Chips (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Rear pads low discs corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

10 tests since 27 Apr 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,488 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    92,488 miles
    Test number
    761002001597
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 Chips (3.2 (a) (i))

  2. Fail92,481 miles (+8,705)2 dangerous2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,481 miles
    Test number
    778794771728
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 Chips (3.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass83,776 miles (+8,881)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    83,776 miles
    Test number
    762845715346
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 Chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass74,895 miles (+9,592)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    74,895 miles
    Test number
    258529826902
    • AdvisoryRear pads low discs corroded
    • AdvisoryRear springs corroded

  5. Pass65,303 miles (+9,303)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    65,303 miles
    Test number
    198321892766
    • AdvisoryRear pads low discs corroded

  6. Pass56,000 miles (+8,460)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    56,000 miles
    Test number
    853439673466
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on edges

  7. Pass47,540 miles (+13,283)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    47,540 miles
    Test number
    915647169479
    • AdvisorySmall chips in windscreen

  8. Pass34,257 miles (+9,687)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    34,257 miles
    Test number
    543374362218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass24,570 miles (+8,251)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2019
    Odometer
    24,570 miles
    Test number
    332859385019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass16,319 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    16,319 miles
    Test number
    288021065123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y5 BUG

Does Y5 BUG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y5 BUG is valid until 1 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y5 BUG?
The MOT on Y5 BUG is valid until 1 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y5 BUG done?
Y5 BUG was recorded at 92,488 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2025, an average of 8,891 miles a year.
Has Y5 BUG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y5 BUG has failed 1 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on Y5 BUG 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 Y5 BUG find?
Y5 BUG passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 chips.

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