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Volkswagen Beetle

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,600 cc

Y233 ERAMOT history

Y233 ERA is a black petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 25 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 18 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 133,385 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Dec 2026
Mileage
133,385 mi
At MOT on 4 Dec 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,144 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y233 ERA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
25 May 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y233 ERA was last recorded at 133,385 miles on 4 Dec 2025, 4,647 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,738 miles · 19 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
4,647 miles
Average per year
5,144 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 133,385 miles
  • 2024 – 128,738 miles
  • 2023 – 123,623 miles
  • 2022 – 121,184 miles
  • 2021 – 119,630 miles
  • 2020 – 115,684 miles
  • 2019 – 109,874 miles
  • 2018 – 105,976 miles
  • 2017 – 99,832 miles
  • 2016 – 91,607 miles
  • 2015 – 85,656 miles
  • 2014 – 81,636 miles
  • 2013 – 75,379 miles
  • 2012 – 70,196 miles
  • 2011 – 64,682 miles
  • 2010 – 58,376 miles
  • 2009 – 52,528 miles
  • 2008 – 45,511 miles
  • 2007 – 38,538 miles
  • 2006 – 32,346 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,385 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Clamp broken

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Brake hose slightly damaged Both sides

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

27 tests since 14 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,385 miles (+4,647)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    133,385 miles
    Test number
    233082418047
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass128,738 miles (+2)3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    128,738 miles
    Test number
    403150962181
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Brake hose slightly damaged Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Dull (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills)(Both sides (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryMIL light illuminated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  3. Fail128,736 miles (+5,113)2 dangerous2 major3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,736 miles
    Test number
    623996913495
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Brake hose slightly damaged Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Dull (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills)(Both sides (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryMIL light illuminated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  4. Pass123,623 miles (+9)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    123,623 miles
    Test number
    736328422504
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill)(Both sides (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Sills)(Both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail123,614 miles (+2,430)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,614 miles
    Test number
    399757031510
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill)(Backside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill)(Backside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill)(Both sides (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Poor image)(Both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass121,184 miles (+47)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    121,184 miles
    Test number
    809067982171
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Types)(Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Fail121,137 miles (+1,507)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,137 miles
    Test number
    648385947574
    • MajorEmissions not tested constant engine speed could not be maintained. (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass119,630 miles (+3,946)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    119,630 miles
    Test number
    314267194229
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  9. Pass115,684 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    115,684 miles
    Test number
    169096156795
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective Clamp also corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  10. Fail115,684 miles (+5,810)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,684 miles
    Test number
    406335885781
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective Clamp also corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  11. Pass109,874 miles (+186)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    109,874 miles
    Test number
    264282894829
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  12. Fail109,688 miles (+3,712)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,688 miles
    Test number
    783984827123
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sides rear inner/outer sill within 30cm of rear axle front mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass105,976 miles (+6,144)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    105,976 miles
    Test number
    905267310584

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass99,832 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    99,832 miles
    Test number
    147430151660
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  15. Fail99,832 miles (+8,225)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,832 miles
    Test number
    592089627381
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill at rear (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  16. Pass91,607 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    91,607 miles
    Test number
    103761721406
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail91,607 miles (+5,951)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,607 miles
    Test number
    634172805178
    • FailureNearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement drop link (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust mount corroded
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass85,656 miles (+4,020)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    85,656 miles
    Test number
    986159795047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass81,636 miles (+6,257)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    81,636 miles
    Test number
    947609894055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass75,379 miles (+5,183)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    75,379 miles
    Test number
    229983793011
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  21. Pass70,196 miles (+5,514)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    70,196 miles
    Test number
    477833602192
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  22. Pass64,682 miles (+6,306)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    64,682 miles
    Test number
    455195471078
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass58,376 miles (+5,848)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    58,376 miles
    Test number
    782763780095
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  24. Pass52,528 miles (+7,017)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    52,528 miles
    Test number
    124502589044
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  25. Pass45,511 miles (+6,973)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    45,511 miles
    Test number
    924048288041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass38,538 miles (+6,192)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    38,538 miles
    Test number
    603068377000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass32,346 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    32,346 miles
    Test number
    281274206435
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y233 ERA

Does Y233 ERA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y233 ERA is valid until 18 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y233 ERA?
The MOT on Y233 ERA is valid until 18 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y233 ERA done?
Y233 ERA was recorded at 133,385 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2025, an average of 5,144 miles a year.
Has Y233 ERA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y233 ERA has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on Y233 ERA 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 Y233 ERA find?
Y233 ERA passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: offside front service brake binding but not excessively; offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; offside rear coil spring corroded.

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