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Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow · Petrol · 2001 · 1,781 cc

Y221 PUJMOT history

Y221 PUJ is a yellow petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 26 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 113,522 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jan 2027
Mileage
113,522 mi
At MOT on 28 Jan 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,886 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y221 PUJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
26 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y221 PUJ was last recorded at 113,522 miles on 28 Jan 2026, 53 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,469 miles · 3 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
53 miles
Average per year
3,886 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 113,522 miles
  • 2025 – 113,469 miles
  • 2024 – 112,797 miles
  • 2023 – 111,863 miles
  • 2022 – 110,076 miles
  • 2021 – 105,037 miles
  • 2020 – 103,640 miles
  • 2019 – 102,625 miles
  • 2018 – 101,076 miles
  • 2017 – 97,966 miles
  • 2016 – 96,079 miles
  • 2015 – 92,522 miles
  • 2013 – 91,260 miles
  • 2011 – 79,075 miles
  • 2010 – 69,218 miles
  • 2009 – 56,057 miles
  • 2008 – 50,096 miles
  • 2007 – 44,705 miles
  • 2006 – 36,689 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,522 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Outer Sill damaged
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory10 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

27 tests since 21 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,522 miles (+53)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    113,522 miles
    Test number
    577254053341
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Sill damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  2. Fail113,469 miles (+672)4 major4 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,469 miles
    Test number
    403737694582
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass112,797 miles (+934)2 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    112,797 miles
    Test number
    836241732206
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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 Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass111,863 miles (+1,787)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    111,863 miles
    Test number
    649271056334
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass110,076 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    110,076 miles
    Test number
    907233274630
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail110,076 miles (+5,039)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,076 miles
    Test number
    409911341400
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass105,037 miles (+1,397)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    105,037 miles
    Test number
    742690333737
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass103,640 miles (+1,015)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    103,640 miles
    Test number
    658529410424
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass102,625 miles (+117)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    102,625 miles
    Test number
    451120406102
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail102,508 miles (+1,432)9 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,508 miles
    Test number
    181974911878
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear nearside and offside near excessive (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside sill damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi pipe poor condition

  11. Pass101,076 miles (+64)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    101,076 miles
    Test number
    921176802912
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in both front top mounts

  12. Fail101,012 miles (+3,046)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,012 miles
    Test number
    199439990553
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on!
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in both front top mounts

  13. Pass97,966 miles (+64)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    97,966 miles
    Test number
    715335989251
    • AdvisoryEngine management warning lamp on

  14. Fail97,902 miles (+1,823)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,902 miles
    Test number
    409922607111
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake discs pitted
    • AdvisoryEngine management warning lamp on
    • AdvisoryRear brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (3.7.B.3)

  15. Pass96,079 miles (+3,557)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    96,079 miles
    Test number
    845937296472
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryEngine management lights on

  16. Pass92,522 miles8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    92,522 miles
    Test number
    639832585014
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteRear near side coil spring not compleat at tail

  17. Fail92,522 miles (+1,262)2 failures8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,522 miles
    Test number
    148252985039
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteRear near side coil spring not compleat at tail

  18. Pass91,260 miles (+5,300)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    91,260 miles
    Test number
    759064863374
    • AdvisoryOffside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass85,960 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    85,960 miles
    Test number
    936862213088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail85,960 miles (+6,885)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,960 miles
    Test number
    498080113084
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • 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)
    • 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)
    • FailureFront brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

  21. Pass79,075 miles (+9,857)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    79,075 miles
    Test number
    178674911398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass69,218 miles (+13,161)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    69,218 miles
    Test number
    810788270267
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass56,057 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    56,057 miles
    Test number
    780517019136
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteFront inducators becoming pal

  24. Fail56,054 miles (+5,958)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,054 miles
    Test number
    760117619147
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteFront inducators becoming pal

  25. Pass50,096 miles (+5,391)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    50,096 miles
    Test number
    272947208182
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  26. Pass44,705 miles (+8,016)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    44,705 miles
    Test number
    533498287089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass36,689 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    36,689 miles
    Test number
    221371916103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y221 PUJ

Does Y221 PUJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y221 PUJ is valid until 27 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y221 PUJ?
The MOT on Y221 PUJ is valid until 27 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y221 PUJ done?
Y221 PUJ was recorded at 113,522 miles at its MOT on 28 Jan 2026, an average of 3,886 miles a year.
Has Y221 PUJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y221 PUJ has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on Y221 PUJ 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 Y221 PUJ find?
Y221 PUJ passed its latest MOT on 28 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside outer sill damaged, and 1 more.

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