Volkswagen logo

Volkswagen Beetle

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,600 cc

Y229 MUBMOT history

Y229 MUB is a blue petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 15 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 82,540 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jun 2027
Mileage
82,540 mi
At MOT on 3 Jun 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,920 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for Y229 MUB in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
Y229 MUB
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 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y229 MUB was last recorded at 82,540 miles on 3 Jun 2026, 4,636 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,904 miles · 30 May 2025
Between the last two tests
4,636 miles
Average per year
3,920 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,540 miles
  • 2025 – 77,904 miles
  • 2024 – 69,571 miles
  • 2023 – 61,092 miles
  • 2022 – 58,594 miles
  • 2021 – 54,687 miles
  • 2020 – 50,459 miles
  • 2019 – 45,818 miles
  • 2018 – 39,040 miles
  • 2017 – 33,362 miles
  • 2015 – 28,380 miles
  • 2014 – 25,192 miles
  • 2013 – 16,082 miles
  • 2012 – 5,118 miles
  • 2011 – 5,081 miles
  • 2009 – 4,987 miles
  • 2008 – 4,763 miles
  • 2007 – 4,524 miles
  • 2006 – 4,199 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,540 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported FRONT AND REAR (1.1.11 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryInner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILLS BOTH SIDES (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 9 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,540 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    82,540 miles
    Test number
    928599400547
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported FRONT AND REAR (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryInner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILLS BOTH SIDES (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail82,540 miles (+4,636)2 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,540 miles
    Test number
    833070718883
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported FRONT AND REAR (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryInner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILLS BOTH SIDES (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass77,904 miles (+8,333)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    77,904 miles
    Test number
    336447543683
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront wipers smear
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  4. Pass69,571 miles (+8,479)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    69,571 miles
    Test number
    859122186394
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills both sides / sill covers fitted (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass61,092 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    61,092 miles
    Test number
    241104453765

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail61,091 miles (+2,497)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,091 miles
    Test number
    268448723712
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass58,594 miles (+3,907)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    58,594 miles
    Test number
    161441676220
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass54,687 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    54,687 miles
    Test number
    781989325271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail54,687 miles (+4,228)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,687 miles
    Test number
    614410542595
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass50,459 miles (+4,641)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    50,459 miles
    Test number
    751328585354
    • AdvisoryExhaust rusted
    • AdvisoryHeat shield slightly insecure
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  11. Pass45,818 miles (+6,778)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    45,818 miles
    Test number
    732309284239
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  12. Pass39,040 miles (+5,678)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    39,040 miles
    Test number
    999740354716
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass33,362 miles (+4,982)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    33,362 miles
    Test number
    688519867239
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass28,380 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    28,380 miles
    Test number
    775759605009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail28,368 miles (+3,176)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,368 miles
    Test number
    697548387272
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking Filter (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  16. Pass25,192 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    25,192 miles
    Test number
    308778814356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail25,192 miles (+9,110)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,192 miles
    Test number
    669098914392
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  18. Pass16,082 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    16,082 miles
    Test number
    385083563113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail16,082 miles (+10,964)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,082 miles
    Test number
    689502163194
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

  20. Pass5,118 miles (+37)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2013
    Odometer
    5,118 miles
    Test number
    286984142187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass5,081 miles (+94)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2012
    Odometer
    5,081 miles
    Test number
    988996841123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass4,987 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    4,987 miles
    Test number
    684922489170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail4,987 miles (+224)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    4,987 miles
    Test number
    784162889142
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  24. Pass4,763 miles (+239)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    4,763 miles
    Test number
    803181368150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass4,524 miles (+325)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    4,524 miles
    Test number
    291569257152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass4,199 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    4,199 miles
    Test number
    122130066160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y229 MUB

Does Y229 MUB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y229 MUB is valid until 2 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y229 MUB?
The MOT on Y229 MUB is valid until 2 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y229 MUB done?
Y229 MUB was recorded at 82,540 miles at its MOT on 3 Jun 2026, an average of 3,920 miles a year.
Has Y229 MUB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y229 MUB has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on Y229 MUB 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 Y229 MUB find?
Y229 MUB passed its latest MOT on 3 Jun 2026 with 9 advisories: brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported front and rear; central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 6 more.

Related registrations

Browse all Y229 registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.