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Red · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

Y7 GRXMOT history

Y7 GRX is a red diesel Volkswagen Beetle first used on 24 Oct 2012. Its MOT is valid until 12 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 64,636 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2026.

Y7 GRX red Volkswagen Beetle – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Aug 2027
Mileage
64,636 mi
At MOT on 22 Jul 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,386 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y7 GRX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
24 Oct 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y7 GRX was last recorded at 64,636 miles on 22 Jul 2026, 1,089 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
63,547 miles · 6 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,089 miles
Average per year
4,386 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 64,636 miles
  • 2025 – 63,547 miles
  • 2024 – 63,462 miles
  • 2023 – 62,297 miles
  • 2022 – 60,112 miles
  • 2021 – 55,218 miles
  • 2020 – 48,821 miles
  • 2019 – 42,658 miles
  • 2018 – 36,112 miles
  • 2017 – 29,767 miles
  • 2015 – 17,333 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass64,636 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

14 tests since 9 Oct 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass64,636 miles (+1,089)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    64,636 miles
    Test number
    177749642429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass63,547 miles (+85)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    63,547 miles
    Test number
    735053385814

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass63,462 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    63,462 miles
    Test number
    609392148565

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass63,422 miles (+1,125)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    63,422 miles
    Test number
    488243745892

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass62,297 miles (+2,185)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    62,297 miles
    Test number
    308454020404
    • 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))
  6. Pass60,112 miles (+4,894)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    60,112 miles
    Test number
    432675847491
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass55,218 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    55,218 miles
    Test number
    349456810017
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Fail55,216 miles (+6,395)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,216 miles
    Test number
    562344004534
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass48,821 miles (+6,163)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    48,821 miles
    Test number
    479043487255
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass42,658 miles (+6,546)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    42,658 miles
    Test number
    819689802267
    • AdvisoryFront Both tyre wearing thin on the edge.
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  11. Pass36,112 miles (+6,345)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    36,112 miles
    Test number
    475009260740
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  12. Pass29,767 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    29,767 miles
    Test number
    588749032028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail29,733 miles (+12,400)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,733 miles
    Test number
    112109977773
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
  14. Pass17,333 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    17,333 miles
    Test number
    362761430848

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y7 GRX

Does Y7 GRX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y7 GRX is valid until 12 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y7 GRX?
The MOT on Y7 GRX is valid until 12 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y7 GRX done?
Y7 GRX was recorded at 64,636 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2026, an average of 4,386 miles a year.
Has Y7 GRX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y7 GRX has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on Y7 GRX 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 Y7 GRX find?
Y7 GRX passed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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