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Yellow · Petrol · 2001 · 1,984 cc

Y232 GKGMOT history

Y232 GKG is a yellow petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 12 Dec 2023 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 111,278 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Dec 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Dec 2023
Mileage
111,278 mi
At MOT on 13 Dec 2022
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,392 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y232 GKG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
13 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y232 GKG was last recorded at 111,278 miles on 13 Dec 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,278 miles · 24 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,392 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 111,278 miles
  • 2021 – 111,046 miles
  • 2020 – 110,333 miles
  • 2019 – 109,016 miles
  • 2016 – 104,726 miles
  • 2015 – 102,371 miles
  • 2014 – 96,506 miles
  • 2013 – 89,911 miles
  • 2012 – 78,325 miles
  • 2011 – 70,358 miles
  • 2010 – 67,947 miles
  • 2009 – 63,692 miles
  • 2008 – 52,090 miles
  • 2007 – 44,747 miles
  • 2006 – 38,343 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,278 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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, 2020–2022

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 6 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,278 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    111,278 miles
    Test number
    524719586597

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail111,278 miles (+232)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,278 miles
    Test number
    157281775159
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  3. Pass111,046 miles (+225)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    111,046 miles
    Test number
    416100038704
    • AdvisorySLIGHT BLOW ON FRONT EXHAUST SECTION

  4. Fail110,821 miles (+488)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,821 miles
    Test number
    191595488420
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass110,333 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2021
    Odometer
    110,333 miles
    Test number
    205422736757

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail110,333 miles (+1,317)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,333 miles
    Test number
    705820269894
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  7. Pass109,016 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    109,016 miles
    Test number
    812111099934
    • AdvisoryOffside Front outer driveshaft gaiter glued up
    • AdvisoryFuel flap wont shut

  8. Fail109,016 miles (+4,290)1 dangerous8 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,016 miles
    Test number
    263680703612
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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 after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • 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 Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front outer driveshaft gaiter glued up
    • AdvisoryFuel flap wont shut

  9. Pass104,726 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    104,726 miles
    Test number
    237241305104
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail104,726 miles (+2,355)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,726 miles
    Test number
    947936532712
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Fail102,371 miles2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,371 miles
    Test number
    328629705459
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
    • NoteEML on

  12. Pass102,371 miles (+5,865)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    102,371 miles
    Test number
    659059205258
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
    • NoteEML on

  13. Pass96,506 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    96,506 miles
    Test number
    535091894156
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail96,490 miles (+6,579)4 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,490 miles
    Test number
    747029184134
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine management lamp on

  15. Pass89,911 miles (+54)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    89,911 miles
    Test number
    768650403294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail89,857 miles (+11,532)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,857 miles
    Test number
    195775593106
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • NoteEngine light on

  17. Pass78,325 miles (+7,967)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    78,325 miles
    Test number
    679509782140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass70,358 miles (+2,411)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    70,358 miles
    Test number
    639584291173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass67,947 miles (+896)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    67,947 miles
    Test number
    720890880163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail67,051 miles (+3,359)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,051 miles
    Test number
    702975420172
    • 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  21. Pass63,692 miles (+11,602)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    63,692 miles
    Test number
    910174999065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass52,090 miles (+7,343)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2009
    Odometer
    52,090 miles
    Test number
    891913508116
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  23. Pass44,747 miles (+6,404)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2008
    Odometer
    44,747 miles
    Test number
    233055127132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass38,343 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2007
    Odometer
    38,343 miles
    Test number
    293736926472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y232 GKG

Does Y232 GKG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y232 GKG expired on 12 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y232 GKG?
The MOT on Y232 GKG expired on 12 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y232 GKG done?
Y232 GKG was recorded at 111,278 miles at its MOT on 13 Dec 2022, an average of 4,392 miles a year.
Has Y232 GKG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y232 GKG has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on Y232 GKG 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 Y232 GKG find?
Y232 GKG passed its latest MOT on 13 Dec 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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