Y24BEN - VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
MOT: ValidGB
·Last updated 19 days ago
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Vehicle Overview
Technical Details
Environmental Impact
Status & Compliance
Data provided by DVLA
MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 20 MOT tests
The vehicle is a 2006 Volkswagen Beetle, registration Y24BEN, first registered in September 2006. It has a silver exterior and is powered by a 1984cc petrol engine, with CO2 emissions of 221 g/km. The car is currently taxed and has a valid MOT, with the latest test conducted on 13 March 2025 and valid until 21 March 2026. The recorded mileage is 48,316 miles. Noteworthy MOT advisories include fluctuating offside front service brake and a severely deteriorated nearside front drive shaft joint boot. No major mechanical issues are indicated from the available data.
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
20
Passed Tests
17
Failed Tests
3
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 13 March 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 48,316 mi
Expires: 21 March 2026
Minor Defects:
- Minor Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Passed - 07 March 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 47,144 mi
Expires: 21 March 2025
Passed - 21 March 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 45,817 mi
Expires: 21 March 2024
Failed - 20 March 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 45,817 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Passed - 22 March 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 44,926 mi
Expires: 21 March 2023
Failed - 23 February 2022 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 44,922 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Dangerous Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Major Defects:
- Major Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
- Major Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- Major Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Major Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill has hole in it close to the rear axel mounting point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Major Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill has hole in it close to the mounting point of the rear axel (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Nail in tyre
- Advisory Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Passed - 12 March 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 44,431 mi
Expires: 16 March 2022
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Passed - 07 March 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 43,864 mi
Expires: 16 March 2021
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Passed - 02 March 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 42,115 mi
Expires: 16 March 2020
Failed - 28 February 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 42,099 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Major Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Passed - 05 March 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 39,621 mi
Expires: 16 March 2019
Passed - 27 February 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 36,804 mi
Expires: 16 March 2018
Passed - 07 March 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 33,025 mi
Expires: 16 March 2017
Passed - 11 March 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 28,270 mi
Expires: 16 March 2016
Passed - 17 March 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 24,012 mi
Expires: 16 March 2015
Passed - 12 March 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 18,584 mi
Expires: 11 March 2014
Passed - 03 March 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 12,935 mi
Expires: 02 March 2013
Passed - 01 September 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 12,887 mi
Expires: 31 August 2012
Passed - 06 August 2010
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 8,739 mi
Expires: 01 September 2011
Passed - 24 August 2009
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 6,632 mi
Expires: 01 September 2010
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for Y24BEN?
The MOT expires on 21 March 2026.
What is the tax status of Y24BEN?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 March 2026.
What are the specifications of Y24BEN?
This is a 2006 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE in Silver. It runs on Petrol with a 1984cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of Y24BEN?
This vehicle produces 221 g/km of CO2 emissions.