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Green · Petrol · 2002 · 1,596 cc

T2 YCSMOT history

T2 YCS is a green petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 7 Jun 2002. Its MOT expired on 28 Nov 2022 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 128,060 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Nov 2022
Mileage
128,060 mi
At MOT on 9 Dec 2022
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,574 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T2 YCS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
7 Jun 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
9 Dec 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

T2 YCS was last recorded at 128,060 miles on 9 Dec 2022, 822 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,238 miles · 29 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
822 miles
Average per year
5,574 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 128,060 miles
  • 2021 – 127,238 miles
  • 2020 – 122,525 miles
  • 2019 – 115,806 miles
  • 2018 – 110,199 miles
  • 2017 – 106,129 miles
  • 2016 – 102,374 miles
  • 2015 – 98,530 miles
  • 2014 – 93,968 miles
  • 2013 – 89,500 miles
  • 2012 – 84,950 miles
  • 2011 – 81,221 miles
  • 2010 – 76,741 miles
  • 2009 – 72,493 miles
  • 2008 – 64,400 miles
  • 2007 – 47,080 miles
  • 2006 – 37,855 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail128,060 miles
  • MajorEmissions not tested overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryCovers fitted
  • AdvisoryExhaust condition
  • AdvisorySills corroded

What MOT failures 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 Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 3 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail128,060 miles (+822)7 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,060 miles
    Test number
    996506183694
    • MajorEmissions not tested overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted
    • AdvisoryExhaust condition
    • AdvisorySills corroded
  2. Pass127,238 miles (+13)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    127,238 miles
    Test number
    177821528360
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  3. Fail127,225 miles (+4,700)11 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,225 miles
    Test number
    275697237903
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear axle bushes worn
  4. Pass122,525 miles (+14)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    122,525 miles
    Test number
    879535174344
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rod/arm slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail122,511 miles (+6,705)7 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,511 miles
    Test number
    435320283282
    • MajorExhaust system insecure Centre clamp excessively corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play ALSO ROUGH WHEN ROTATED (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rod/arm slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass115,806 miles (+5,607)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    115,806 miles
    Test number
    515601292980

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass110,199 miles (+15)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    110,199 miles
    Test number
    445888005536
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryReverse lights not working
  8. Fail110,184 miles (+4,055)1 dangerous4 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,184 miles
    Test number
    803029334141
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryReverse lights not working
  9. Pass106,129 miles (+3,755)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    106,129 miles
    Test number
    586671566468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass102,374 miles (+3,844)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    102,374 miles
    Test number
    842144596872
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
  11. Pass98,530 miles (+4,562)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    98,530 miles
    Test number
    509592010982

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass93,968 miles (+4,468)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    93,968 miles
    Test number
    327241484421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail89,500 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,500 miles
    Test number
    698863583200
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  14. Pass89,500 miles (+4,550)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    89,500 miles
    Test number
    717663583211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass84,950 miles (+3,729)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    84,950 miles
    Test number
    379467492218
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteCentre exhaust bracket broken
  16. Pass81,221 miles (+4,480)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    81,221 miles
    Test number
    599268091290
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteOil leak
  17. Pass76,741 miles (+4,248)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    76,741 miles
    Test number
    792386290259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass72,493 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    72,493 miles
    Test number
    840562309375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail72,493 miles (+8,093)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,493 miles
    Test number
    171501609394
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass64,400 miles (+17,320)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    64,400 miles
    Test number
    363382468252
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  21. Pass47,080 miles (+9,225)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    47,080 miles
    Test number
    991032077275
    • NoteNearside front tyre side wall slight damage(split)
  22. Pass37,855 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    37,855 miles
    Test number
    441436076276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T2 YCS

Does T2 YCS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T2 YCS expired on 28 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T2 YCS?
The MOT on T2 YCS expired on 28 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T2 YCS done?
T2 YCS was recorded at 128,060 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2022, an average of 5,574 miles a year.
Has T2 YCS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T2 YCS has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on T2 YCS 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 T2 YCS find?
T2 YCS failed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2022 with 7 major defects, 1 minor defect and 10 advisories: emissions not tested overheating; front windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both; nearside front road wheel badly distorted, and 15 more.

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