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Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow · Petrol · 2000 · 1,984 cc

X38 UYDMOT history

X38 UYD is a yellow petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 1 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 24 Sept 2024 and it has passed 14 of 24 MOT tests, with 119,432 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Sept 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Sept 2024
Mileage
119,432 mi
At MOT on 25 Sept 2023
MOT tests
24
14 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,240 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X38 UYD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
25 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

X38 UYD was last recorded at 119,432 miles on 25 Sept 2023, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,427 miles · 12 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
4,240 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 119,432 miles
  • 2022 – 119,357 miles
  • 2020 – 116,519 miles
  • 2017 – 115,523 miles
  • 2016 – 109,913 miles
  • 2015 – 104,406 miles
  • 2014 – 98,904 miles
  • 2013 – 96,369 miles
  • 2012 – 94,385 miles
  • 2011 – 82,981 miles
  • 2010 – 80,068 miles
  • 2009 – 74,159 miles
  • 2008 – 65,428 miles
  • 2007 – 54,416 miles
  • 2006 – 44,712 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,432 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front sub frame weidedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear sub frame rustyRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2006–2017

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2017

  • Centre exhaust mount broken

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear seat belt slow to retract

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

24 tests since 10 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,432 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    119,432 miles
    Test number
    651260017143
    • AdvisoryNearside Front sub frame weided
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame rusty

  2. Fail119,427 miles (+70)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,427 miles
    Test number
    878834657701
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front sub frame weided
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear rear seat belts cannot get to
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame rusty

  3. Pass119,357 miles (+2,838)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    119,357 miles
    Test number
    955567129805

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass116,519 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    116,519 miles
    Test number
    243493212725
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  5. Fail116,519 miles (+996)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,519 miles
    Test number
    498063718671
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  6. Fail115,523 miles (+244)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,523 miles
    Test number
    450848157170
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

  7. Fail115,279 miles (+5,366)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,279 miles
    Test number
    990127188427
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake back plates corroded
    • AdvisoryRear brakes binding slighly

  8. Pass109,913 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2017
    Odometer
    109,913 miles
    Test number
    491484448033
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust mount broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear seat belt slow to retract

  9. Fail109,912 miles (+5,506)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,912 miles
    Test number
    630674431411
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust mount broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear seat belt slow to retract
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  10. Pass104,406 miles (+5,502)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2016
    Odometer
    104,406 miles
    Test number
    256005705172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass98,904 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2015
    Odometer
    98,904 miles
    Test number
    398475804110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail98,904 miles (+2,535)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,904 miles
    Test number
    315585604177
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  13. Pass96,369 miles (+1,984)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2014
    Odometer
    96,369 miles
    Test number
    949093723138
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass94,385 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    94,385 miles
    Test number
    818407622206
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAir bag light on

  15. Fail94,385 miles (+11,404)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,385 miles
    Test number
    718047322231
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAir bag light on

  16. Pass82,981 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    82,981 miles
    Test number
    568372141238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail82,981 miles (+2,913)2 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,981 miles
    Test number
    705962941249
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  18. Pass80,068 miles (+5,909)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    80,068 miles
    Test number
    354966240252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail74,159 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,159 miles
    Test number
    494743909335
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  20. Pass74,159 miles (+8,731)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    74,159 miles
    Test number
    730913509328
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  21. Pass65,428 miles (+11,012)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    65,428 miles
    Test number
    674000678257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass54,416 miles (+9,704)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    54,416 miles
    Test number
    564570657052
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass44,712 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    44,712 miles
    Test number
    154101446055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail44,712 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,712 miles
    Test number
    433251146050
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Questions about X38 UYD

Does X38 UYD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X38 UYD expired on 24 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X38 UYD?
The MOT on X38 UYD expired on 24 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X38 UYD done?
X38 UYD was recorded at 119,432 miles at its MOT on 25 Sept 2023, an average of 4,240 miles a year.
Has X38 UYD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X38 UYD has failed 10 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on X38 UYD 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 X38 UYD find?
X38 UYD passed its latest MOT on 25 Sept 2023 with 4 advisories: nearside front sub frame weided; offside front power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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