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Volkswagen Beetle

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,984 cc

Y212 GAEMOT history

Y212 GAE is a red petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 2 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 18 Jan 2023 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 110,100 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Jan 2023
Mileage
110,100 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2022
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,346 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y212 GAE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
2 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y212 GAE was last recorded at 110,100 miles on 19 Jan 2022, 732 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,368 miles · 2 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
732 miles
Average per year
4,346 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 110,100 miles
  • 2020 – 109,368 miles
  • 2019 – 105,741 miles
  • 2018 – 100,320 miles
  • 2017 – 100,272 miles
  • 2016 – 92,653 miles
  • 2015 – 85,646 miles
  • 2014 – 81,905 miles
  • 2013 – 79,885 miles
  • 2012 – 75,327 miles
  • 2011 – 72,575 miles
  • 2010 – 69,247 miles
  • 2009 – 65,379 miles
  • 2008 – 60,532 miles
  • 2007 – 54,951 miles
  • 2006 – 40,723 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,100 miles
  • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

22 tests since 2 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,100 miles (+732)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    110,100 miles
    Test number
    793500450250
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass109,368 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    109,368 miles
    Test number
    767367216447
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail109,366 miles (+8)2 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,366 miles
    Test number
    423944299262
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail109,358 miles (+3,617)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,358 miles
    Test number
    880877344102
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass105,741 miles (+5,421)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    105,741 miles
    Test number
    966400074318
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

  6. Pass100,320 miles (+48)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    100,320 miles
    Test number
    598367012539

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail100,272 miles (+26)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,272 miles
    Test number
    877308597530
    • FailureNearside Front 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)

  8. Fail100,246 miles (+7,593)1 dangerous3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,246 miles
    Test number
    584134291177
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryDamage to nearside outer sill and wheel arch

  9. Pass92,653 miles (+186)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    92,653 miles
    Test number
    191746945161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail92,467 miles (+6,821)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,467 miles
    Test number
    443308815725
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

  11. Pass85,646 miles (+3,741)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    85,646 miles
    Test number
    289021095077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass81,905 miles (+2,020)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    81,905 miles
    Test number
    697788794081
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOffside front tyre perished

  13. Pass79,885 miles (+4,558)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    79,885 miles
    Test number
    987345893066
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  14. Pass75,327 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    75,327 miles
    Test number
    489820492026
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Fail75,327 miles (+2,752)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,327 miles
    Test number
    106100892018
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass72,575 miles (+3,328)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    72,575 miles
    Test number
    595407791067
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass69,247 miles (+3,868)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    69,247 miles
    Test number
    670416690067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass65,379 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    65,379 miles
    Test number
    173876799465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail65,379 miles (+4,847)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,379 miles
    Test number
    622936099020
    • Repaired at testFront Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  20. Pass60,532 miles (+5,581)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    60,532 miles
    Test number
    282779498002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass54,951 miles (+14,228)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    54,951 miles
    Test number
    532547567000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass40,723 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    40,723 miles
    Test number
    873013536064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y212 GAE

Does Y212 GAE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y212 GAE expired on 18 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y212 GAE?
The MOT on Y212 GAE expired on 18 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y212 GAE done?
Y212 GAE was recorded at 110,100 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2022, an average of 4,346 miles a year.
Has Y212 GAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y212 GAE has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on Y212 GAE 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 Y212 GAE find?
Y212 GAE passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2022 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: front headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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