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Yellow · Petrol · 2001 · 1,984 cc

Y234 RTPMOT history

Y234 RTP is a yellow petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 1 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 3 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 104,208 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 May 2027
Mileage
104,208 mi
At MOT on 24 Apr 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,183 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y234 RTP
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 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 May 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y234 RTP was last recorded at 104,208 miles on 24 Apr 2026, 1,428 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,780 miles · 29 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,428 miles
Average per year
3,183 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,208 miles
  • 2025 – 102,780 miles
  • 2024 – 100,903 miles
  • 2023 – 97,639 miles
  • 2022 – 96,114 miles
  • 2021 – 93,624 miles
  • 2020 – 91,635 miles
  • 2019 – 89,062 miles
  • 2018 – 86,762 miles
  • 2017 – 83,047 miles
  • 2016 – 79,996 miles
  • 2015 – 77,059 miles
  • 2014 – 74,282 miles
  • 2013 – 71,001 miles
  • 2012 – 67,232 miles
  • 2011 – 63,669 miles
  • 2010 – 59,181 miles
  • 2009 – 55,049 miles
  • 2008 – 49,933 miles
  • 2007 – 45,044 miles
  • 2006 – 40,277 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,208 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryAdvise front numberplate condition
  • AdvisoryAdvise offside outer sill heavily corroded advise further attention

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

27 tests since 23 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,208 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2027
    Odometer
    104,208 miles
    Test number
    236548820796
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryAdvise front numberplate condition
    • AdvisoryAdvise offside outer sill heavily corroded advise further attention

  2. Fail104,208 miles (+1,428)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,208 miles
    Test number
    714718338956
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryAdvise front numberplate condition
    • AdvisoryAdvise offside outer sill heavily corroded advise further attention

  3. Pass102,780 miles (+1,877)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2026
    Odometer
    102,780 miles
    Test number
    591589742875
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass100,903 miles (+3,264)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2025
    Odometer
    100,903 miles
    Test number
    192583189138
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust clamp corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking bad (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  5. Pass97,639 miles (+8)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2024
    Odometer
    97,639 miles
    Test number
    755647474175
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both front

  6. Fail97,631 miles (+3)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,631 miles
    Test number
    310958360731
    • MajorStop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both front

  7. Fail97,628 miles (+1,514)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,628 miles
    Test number
    687127419544
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass96,114 miles (+2,490)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    96,114 miles
    Test number
    826008916044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass93,624 miles (+1,989)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    93,624 miles
    Test number
    706224866993
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension top mount has slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension top mount has slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass91,635 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    91,635 miles
    Test number
    571009297341
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront suspension top mounts slight play

  11. Fail91,635 miles (+2,573)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,635 miles
    Test number
    119276901367
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront suspension top mounts slight play

  12. Pass89,062 miles (+2,300)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    89,062 miles
    Test number
    725213105640

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass86,762 miles (+3,715)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    86,762 miles
    Test number
    392255134613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass83,047 miles (+3,051)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    83,047 miles
    Test number
    232585319608

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass79,996 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    79,996 miles
    Test number
    353632451505

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail79,996 miles (+2,937)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,996 miles
    Test number
    273094670776
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  17. Pass77,059 miles (+2,777)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    77,059 miles
    Test number
    228099765077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass74,282 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    74,282 miles
    Test number
    215181174077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail74,282 miles (+3,281)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,282 miles
    Test number
    229861974086
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  20. Pass71,001 miles (+3,769)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    71,001 miles
    Test number
    797015783065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass67,232 miles (+3,563)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    67,232 miles
    Test number
    158523372435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass63,669 miles (+4,488)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    63,669 miles
    Test number
    475789161086
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass59,181 miles (+4,132)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    59,181 miles
    Test number
    994265480029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass55,049 miles (+5,116)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    55,049 miles
    Test number
    923303389071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass49,933 miles (+4,889)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    49,933 miles
    Test number
    680706688076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass45,044 miles (+4,767)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    45,044 miles
    Test number
    634034077019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass40,277 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    40,277 miles
    Test number
    163942986464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y234 RTP

Does Y234 RTP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y234 RTP is valid until 3 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y234 RTP?
The MOT on Y234 RTP is valid until 3 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y234 RTP done?
Y234 RTP was recorded at 104,208 miles at its MOT on 24 Apr 2026, an average of 3,183 miles a year.
Has Y234 RTP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y234 RTP has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on Y234 RTP 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 Y234 RTP find?
Y234 RTP passed its latest MOT on 24 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: offside play in steering rack inner joint(s); advise front numberplate condition; advise offside outer sill heavily corroded advise further attention.

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