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Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,595 cc

Y195 LCSMOT history

Y195 LCS is a black petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 15 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 25 Apr 2023 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 97,533 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Apr 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Apr 2023
Mileage
97,533 mi
At MOT on 20 Apr 2023
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,321 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y195 LCS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
15 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
20 Apr 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y195 LCS was last recorded at 97,533 miles on 20 Apr 2023, 783 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,750 miles · 26 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
783 miles
Average per year
4,321 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 97,533 miles
  • 2022 – 96,750 miles
  • 2021 – 95,414 miles
  • 2020 – 94,131 miles
  • 2019 – 91,132 miles
  • 2018 – 87,260 miles
  • 2017 – 82,013 miles
  • 2016 – 78,385 miles
  • 2015 – 74,363 miles
  • 2014 – 69,602 miles
  • 2013 – 65,825 miles
  • 2012 – 60,324 miles
  • 2011 – 54,537 miles
  • 2010 – 48,920 miles
  • 2009 – 42,737 miles
  • 2008 – 37,798 miles
  • 2007 – 34,884 miles
  • 2006 – 23,745 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail97,533 miles
  • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • MajorNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
  • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorNearside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
  • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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 Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail97,533 miles (+783)1 dangerous12 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,533 miles
    Test number
    703578153212
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass96,750 miles (+15)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    96,750 miles
    Test number
    251335068432
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail96,735 miles (+1,321)3 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,735 miles
    Test number
    990499931027
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass95,414 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    95,414 miles
    Test number
    326087250450
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail95,414 miles (+1,283)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,414 miles
    Test number
    976707668723
    • MajorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass94,131 miles (+2,999)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    94,131 miles
    Test number
    384915762838
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  7. Pass91,132 miles (+1)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    91,132 miles
    Test number
    129517366307
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • 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 hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
    • AdvisoryRear shockers corroded

  8. Fail91,131 miles (+3,871)1 dangerous3 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,131 miles
    Test number
    394537065770
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 91w (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • 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 hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
    • AdvisoryRear shockers corroded

  9. Pass87,260 miles (+18)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    87,260 miles
    Test number
    643700514497
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear slight brake bind
    • AdvisoryRear axle beam corroded surface

  10. Fail87,242 miles (+5,229)1 dangerous2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,242 miles
    Test number
    389174290849
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded over rear axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear slight brake bind
    • AdvisoryRear axle beam corroded surface

  11. Pass82,013 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    82,013 miles
    Test number
    789635231284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail82,003 miles (+3,618)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,003 miles
    Test number
    166378315392
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cill (6.1.B.2)

  13. Pass78,385 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    78,385 miles
    Test number
    593569882058
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box blowing (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Fail78,370 miles (+4,007)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,370 miles
    Test number
    184090369596
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box blowing (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  15. Pass74,363 miles (+4,761)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    74,363 miles
    Test number
    399032325288
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass69,602 miles (+3,777)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    69,602 miles
    Test number
    367080414458
    • NoteNearside rear brake pipe slightly corroded
    • NoteOsf tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly corroded

  17. Pass65,825 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    65,825 miles
    Test number
    728156223279
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail65,821 miles (+5,497)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,821 miles
    Test number
    248335623259
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass60,324 miles (+5,787)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    60,324 miles
    Test number
    549622602288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass54,537 miles (+5,617)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    54,537 miles
    Test number
    719040221211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass48,920 miles (+6,183)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    48,920 miles
    Test number
    924892110202
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear brake discs close to wear limit

  22. Pass42,737 miles (+4,939)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    42,737 miles
    Test number
    821343829288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass37,798 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    37,798 miles
    Test number
    213021508233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail37,798 miles (+2,914)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,798 miles
    Test number
    200834698181
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Fail34,884 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,884 miles
    Test number
    111479327210
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass34,884 miles (+11,139)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    34,884 miles
    Test number
    242609527298
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass23,745 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    23,745 miles
    Test number
    972452886036
    • NoteRear face of front brake discs heavily corroded

Questions about Y195 LCS

Does Y195 LCS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y195 LCS expired on 25 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y195 LCS?
The MOT on Y195 LCS expired on 25 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y195 LCS done?
Y195 LCS was recorded at 97,533 miles at its MOT on 20 Apr 2023, an average of 4,321 miles a year.
Has Y195 LCS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y195 LCS has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on Y195 LCS 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 Y195 LCS find?
Y195 LCS failed its latest MOT on 20 Apr 2023 with 1 dangerous defect and 12 major defects: rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened; emissions unable to be completed; nearside front brake hose ferrule excessively corroded, and 10 more.

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