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Yellow · Petrol · 2001 · 1,595 cc

Y234 GMBMOT history

Y234 GMB is a yellow petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 9 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 13 Sept 2023 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 143,733 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Sept 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Sept 2023
Mileage
143,733 mi
At MOT on 14 Sept 2022
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,091 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y234 GMB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
9 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
14 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y234 GMB was last recorded at 143,733 miles on 14 Sept 2022, 7,742 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Aug 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Sept 2013: 92,820 miles, lower than 632,283 miles on 11 Sept 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
135,991 miles · 3 Aug 2020
Between the last two tests
7,742 miles
Average per year
6,091 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 143,733 miles
  • 2020 – 135,991 miles
  • 2019 – 131,556 miles
  • 2018 – 131,525 miles
  • 2017 – 121,921 miles
  • 2016 – 112,775 miles
  • 2015 – 106,522 miles
  • 2014 – 99,823 miles
  • 2013 – 92,823 miles
  • 2012 – 632,283 miles
  • 2011 – 79,582 miles
  • 2010 – 73,307 miles
  • 2009 – 66,486 miles
  • 2008 – 58,424 miles
  • 2007 – 53,795 miles
  • 2006 – 43,334 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,733 miles
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (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 Front corrosion to brake backing plate/dust guard

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Parking brake cable deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Poor

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/2.5mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Parking brake poor, Parking Brake efficiency low,

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

24 tests since 22 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,733 miles (+7,742)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    143,733 miles
    Test number
    422022837576
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass135,991 miles (+254)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    135,991 miles
    Test number
    940818625847
    • AdvisoryNearside Front corrosion to brake backing plate/dust guard
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Parking brake cable deteriorated (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Poor (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake poor, Parking Brake efficiency low,
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Parking brake cable deteriorated (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear part worn tyre fitted
    • AdvisoryEmission's poor, Co fast idle, On upper limit's

  3. Fail135,737 miles (+4,181)1 dangerous3 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,737 miles
    Test number
    271225907526
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front corrosion to brake backing plate/dust guard
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Parking brake cable deteriorated (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Poor (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake poor, Parking Brake efficiency low,
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Parking brake cable deteriorated (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryEmission's poor, Co fast idle, On upper limit's

  4. Pass131,556 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    131,556 miles
    Test number
    630753876283
    • AdvisoryBoth rear outer sills rusty

  5. Fail131,556 miles (+31)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,556 miles
    Test number
    314031517900
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear outer sills rusty

  6. Fail131,525 miles (+9,604)3 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,525 miles
    Test number
    709981570747
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn no bush left. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass121,921 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    121,921 miles
    Test number
    412042974494
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

  8. Fail121,921 miles (+9,146)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,921 miles
    Test number
    329208366641
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass112,775 miles (+6,253)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    112,775 miles
    Test number
    891133801839

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass106,522 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    106,522 miles
    Test number
    609437745856
    • AdvisoryEngine and under body covers fitted

  11. Fail106,522 miles (+6,699)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,522 miles
    Test number
    909803292396
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40r18 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine and under body covers fitted

  12. Pass99,823 miles (+7,000)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    99,823 miles
    Test number
    148875254222
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass92,823 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    92,823 miles
    Test number
    438507243255
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteExhaust centre mount broken but still adequatly supported

  14. Fail92,820 miles (-539,463)2 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,820 miles
    Test number
    226217943202
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteExhaust centre mount broken but still adequatly supported

  15. Pass632,283 miles (+552,701)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    632,283 miles
    Test number
    438665952217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass79,582 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    79,582 miles
    Test number
    997365791231
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

  17. Fail79,582 miles (+6,275)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,582 miles
    Test number
    768154791231
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

  18. Pass73,307 miles (+6,821)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    73,307 miles
    Test number
    503551890219
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  19. Pass66,486 miles (+8,062)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    66,486 miles
    Test number
    590159299223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass58,424 miles (+4,629)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    58,424 miles
    Test number
    164627898241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail53,795 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,795 miles
    Test number
    452604307478
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass53,795 miles (+2,822)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    53,795 miles
    Test number
    662264907354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass50,973 miles (+7,639)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    50,973 miles
    Test number
    594492297085
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass43,334 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    43,334 miles
    Test number
    340731686088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y234 GMB

Does Y234 GMB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y234 GMB expired on 13 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y234 GMB?
The MOT on Y234 GMB expired on 13 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y234 GMB done?
Y234 GMB was recorded at 143,733 miles at its MOT on 14 Sept 2022, an average of 6,091 miles a year.
Has Y234 GMB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y234 GMB has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2020.
Has the mileage on Y234 GMB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Sept 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y234 GMB find?
Y234 GMB passed its latest MOT on 14 Sept 2022 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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