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Volkswagen Beetle

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,600 cc

Y228 ULFMOT history

Y228 ULF is a blue petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 15 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 2 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 116,842 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Feb 2027
Mileage
116,842 mi
At MOT on 2 Feb 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,462 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y228 ULF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
15 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y228 ULF was last recorded at 116,842 miles on 2 Feb 2026, 9,649 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,193 miles · 3 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
9,649 miles
Average per year
4,462 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,842 miles
  • 2025 – 107,193 miles
  • 2024 – 98,732 miles
  • 2023 – 95,195 miles
  • 2022 – 95,175 miles
  • 2021 – 92,959 miles
  • 2020 – 86,432 miles
  • 2019 – 79,668 miles
  • 2018 – 71,255 miles
  • 2017 – 61,384 miles
  • 2016 – 53,752 miles
  • 2015 – 44,996 miles
  • 2014 – 38,498 miles
  • 2009 – 38,095 miles
  • 2008 – 35,757 miles
  • 2007 – 31,353 miles
  • 2006 – 29,586 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,842 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner slight play in inner steering arm.
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019

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 has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front upper

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 15 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,842 miles (+9,649)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    116,842 miles
    Test number
    493894458291
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner slight play in inner steering arm.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass107,193 miles (+8,461)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    107,193 miles
    Test number
    947792902009
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight play in steering rod.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass98,732 miles (+3,537)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    98,732 miles
    Test number
    780891572229
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass95,195 miles (+20)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    95,195 miles
    Test number
    772151902169
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Fail95,175 miles (+2,216)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,175 miles
    Test number
    736486871318
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Brake pipe excessively corroded - N/S/R (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass92,959 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    92,959 miles
    Test number
    343352533283
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail92,959 miles (+6,527)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,959 miles
    Test number
    350578243427
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass86,432 miles (+6,764)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    86,432 miles
    Test number
    387478200845
    • MinorFront Upper Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  9. Pass79,668 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    79,668 miles
    Test number
    827872567332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail79,648 miles (+8,393)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,648 miles
    Test number
    346091105582
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass71,255 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    71,255 miles
    Test number
    697420373588
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  12. Fail71,255 miles (+9,871)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,255 miles
    Test number
    220774226237
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  13. Pass61,384 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    61,384 miles
    Test number
    384753430353
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  14. Fail61,384 miles (+7,632)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,384 miles
    Test number
    592643081330
    • Repaired at testTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm All four - 205/55/16/91W (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Pass53,752 miles (+8,756)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    53,752 miles
    Test number
    173946388177
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both front (2.5.A.1c)
    • 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)

  16. Pass44,996 miles (+6,498)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    44,996 miles
    Test number
    597262044993
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both front (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

  17. Pass38,498 miles (+403)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    38,498 miles
    Test number
    369927014221
    • NoteAll brakes slight judder and binds

  18. Pass38,095 miles (+2,338)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    38,095 miles
    Test number
    330779209374
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteEngine light on

  19. Pass35,757 miles (+4,404)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    35,757 miles
    Test number
    561852328251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass31,353 miles (+1,767)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    31,353 miles
    Test number
    832482727207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass29,586 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    29,586 miles
    Test number
    524756896169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y228 ULF

Does Y228 ULF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y228 ULF is valid until 2 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y228 ULF?
The MOT on Y228 ULF is valid until 2 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y228 ULF done?
Y228 ULF was recorded at 116,842 miles at its MOT on 2 Feb 2026, an average of 4,462 miles a year.
Has Y228 ULF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y228 ULF has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on Y228 ULF 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 Y228 ULF find?
Y228 ULF passed its latest MOT on 2 Feb 2026 with 9 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front inner slight play in inner steering arm.; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 6 more.

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