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Black · Petrol · 2013 · 1,390 cc

Y8 CLJMOT history

Y8 CLJ is a black petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 18 Jun 2013. Its MOT is valid until 7 Sept 2027 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 63,606 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Sept 2026.

Y8 CLJ black Volkswagen Beetle – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Sept 2027
Mileage
63,606 mi
At MOT on 7 Sept 2026
MOT tests
13
11 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,723 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y8 CLJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
18 Jun 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y8 CLJ was last recorded at 63,606 miles on 7 Sept 2026, 7,031 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
56,575 miles · 4 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
7,031 miles
Average per year
4,723 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 63,606 miles
  • 2025 – 56,575 miles
  • 2024 – 50,480 miles
  • 2023 – 46,299 miles
  • 2022 – 41,933 miles
  • 2021 – 36,402 miles
  • 2020 – 31,918 miles
  • 2019 – 25,768 miles
  • 2018 – 22,205 miles
  • 2017 – 18,945 miles
  • 2016 – 13,912 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass63,606 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

13 tests since 29 Feb 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass63,606 miles (+7,031)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    63,606 miles
    Test number
    700696815280
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass56,575 miles (+6,095)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    56,575 miles
    Test number
    318232051162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass50,480 miles (+4,181)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    50,480 miles
    Test number
    856187317660
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass46,299 miles (+4,366)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    46,299 miles
    Test number
    602153268582
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass41,933 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    41,933 miles
    Test number
    700945702512

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail41,928 miles (+5,526)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,928 miles
    Test number
    946386156729
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass36,402 miles (+4,484)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    36,402 miles
    Test number
    724321531174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass31,918 miles (+6,150)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    31,918 miles
    Test number
    745365522434
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass25,768 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    25,768 miles
    Test number
    759684215436
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm, tapered and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail25,768 miles (+3,563)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,768 miles
    Test number
    329885939514
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm, tapered and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass22,205 miles (+3,260)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    22,205 miles
    Test number
    666086458386
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre tapering on the inner edge

  12. Pass18,945 miles (+5,033)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    18,945 miles
    Test number
    893684243559

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass13,912 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    13,912 miles
    Test number
    564754738607
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on brake discs

Questions about Y8 CLJ

Does Y8 CLJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y8 CLJ is valid until 7 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y8 CLJ?
The MOT on Y8 CLJ is valid until 7 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y8 CLJ done?
Y8 CLJ was recorded at 63,606 miles at its MOT on 7 Sept 2026, an average of 4,723 miles a year.
Has Y8 CLJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y8 CLJ has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on Y8 CLJ 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 Y8 CLJ find?
Y8 CLJ passed its latest MOT on 7 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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