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Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow · Petrol · 2002 · 1,596 cc

Y10 BTLMOT history

Y10 BTL is a yellow petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 29 Oct 2002. Its MOT expired on 20 Nov 2023 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 121,899 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Nov 2023
Mileage
121,899 mi
At MOT on 21 Nov 2022
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,173 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y10 BTL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
29 Oct 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
21 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y10 BTL was last recorded at 121,899 miles on 21 Nov 2022, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 Oct 2014: 56,358 miles, lower than 86,358 miles on 16 Oct 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
121,894 miles · 7 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
5,173 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 121,899 miles
  • 2021 – 119,418 miles
  • 2020 – 118,857 miles
  • 2019 – 110,631 miles
  • 2018 – 101,696 miles
  • 2017 – 97,734 miles
  • 2016 – 92,975 miles
  • 2015 – 89,294 miles
  • 2014 – 56,358 miles
  • 2013 – 83,438 miles
  • 2012 – 76,345 miles
  • 2011 – 65,400 miles
  • 2010 – 55,632 miles
  • 2009 – 50,279 miles
  • 2008 – 46,844 miles
  • 2006 – 38,728 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,899 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

24 tests since 23 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,899 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    121,899 miles
    Test number
    166410152275
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail121,894 miles (+2,476)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,894 miles
    Test number
    786276884697
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass119,418 miles (+561)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    119,418 miles
    Test number
    903888220574
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass118,857 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    118,857 miles
    Test number
    126522573212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail118,837 miles (+8,206)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,837 miles
    Test number
    193660003428
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  6. Pass110,631 miles (+8,935)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    110,631 miles
    Test number
    882955873407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass101,696 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    101,696 miles
    Test number
    617638111200
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight play to nsf top suspension mounting

  8. Fail101,696 miles (+3,962)1 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,696 miles
    Test number
    278695480207
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight play to nsf top suspension mounting

  9. Pass97,734 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    97,734 miles
    Test number
    473410903317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail97,734 miles (+4,759)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,734 miles
    Test number
    536745741536
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

  11. Pass92,975 miles (+3,681)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    92,975 miles
    Test number
    461407646475
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust mount broken

  12. Pass89,294 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    89,294 miles
    Test number
    177186562632

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail89,294 miles (+32,936)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,294 miles
    Test number
    672659167971
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  14. Pass56,358 miles (-30,000)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    56,358 miles
    Test number
    735130894242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail86,358 miles (+2,920)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,358 miles
    Test number
    108269584203
    • 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)

  16. Pass83,438 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    83,438 miles
    Test number
    456618083261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail83,438 miles (+7,093)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,438 miles
    Test number
    368084983225
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

  18. Pass76,345 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    76,345 miles
    Test number
    478576292293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail76,345 miles (+10,945)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,345 miles
    Test number
    925276392267
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  20. Pass65,400 miles (+9,768)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    65,400 miles
    Test number
    336109591487
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn

  21. Pass55,632 miles (+5,353)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    55,632 miles
    Test number
    703670500369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass50,279 miles (+3,435)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    50,279 miles
    Test number
    324194649277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass46,844 miles (+8,116)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    46,844 miles
    Test number
    404803578209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass38,728 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    38,728 miles
    Test number
    373786196253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y10 BTL

Does Y10 BTL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y10 BTL expired on 20 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y10 BTL?
The MOT on Y10 BTL expired on 20 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y10 BTL done?
Y10 BTL was recorded at 121,899 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2022, an average of 5,173 miles a year.
Has Y10 BTL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y10 BTL has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on Y10 BTL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Oct 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y10 BTL find?
Y10 BTL passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2022 with 2 advisories: nearside rear suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner sill; offside rear suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner sill.

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