Volkswagen Beetle
Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,595 cc
Y237 KSFMOT history
Y237 KSF is a blue petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 27 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 9 Nov 2023 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 182,558 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Nov 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 9 Nov 2023
- Mileage
- 182,558 mi
- At MOT on 1 Nov 2022
- MOT tests
- 27
- 17 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 8,276 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y237 KSF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Beetle
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,595 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 27 Jul 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 9 Nov 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Nov 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y237 KSF was last recorded at 182,558 miles on 1 Nov 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 182,558 miles · 31 Oct 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 8,276 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 182,558 miles
- 2021 – 174,108 miles
- 2020 – 168,640 miles
- 2019 – 166,729 miles
- 2018 – 158,093 miles
- 2017 – 152,191 miles
- 2016 – 140,259 miles
- 2015 – 125,690 miles
- 2014 – 119,691 miles
- 2013 – 112,271 miles
- 2012 – 104,488 miles
- 2011 – 94,012 miles
- 2010 – 82,346 miles
- 2009 – 75,900 miles
- 2008 – 65,269 miles
- 2007 – 57,371 miles
- 2006 – 47,589 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass182,558 miles
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on both edges (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on both edges (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
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.
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory5 MOTs, 2015–2017
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits
Major3 MOTs, 2018–2022
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Failure3 MOTs, 2015–2017
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
27 tests since 11 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass182,558 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 182,558 miles
- Test number
- 128692113326
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
Fail182,558 miles (+8,450)5 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 182,558 miles
- Test number
- 856340216955
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- 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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength outer sill at rear suspension mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
Pass174,108 miles (+5,468)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 174,108 miles
- Test number
- 195144055624
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust system heavily corroded.
Pass168,640 miles (+1,911)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 168,640 miles
- Test number
- 538655039174
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass166,729 miles (+7)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 166,729 miles
- Test number
- 962485683456
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail166,722 miles (+8,629)1 dangerous5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,722 miles
- Test number
- 815547199089
- DangerousOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- 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))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass158,093 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 158,093 miles
- Test number
- 813067614945
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
Fail158,093 miles (+5,902)7 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,093 miles
- Test number
- 649205922735
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
- MajorNearside Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass152,191 miles (+12)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 152,191 miles
- Test number
- 303470485606
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
Fail152,179 miles (+11,920)6 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,179 miles
- Test number
- 957126033275
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
Pass140,259 miles (+10)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 140,259 miles
- Test number
- 193731913546
- AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOSR tyre perished on sidewalls
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail140,249 miles (+14,559)2 failures9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,249 miles
- Test number
- 538271752464
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOSR tyre perished on sidewalls
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass125,690 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 125,690 miles
- Test number
- 943241752021
- AdvisoryEngine covers fitted not allowing inspection of some engine compartment components
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail125,689 miles (+5,998)4 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,689 miles
- Test number
- 714824253862
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryEngine covers fitted not allowing inspection of some engine compartment components
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass119,691 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 119,691 miles
- Test number
- 158654434277
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail119,689 miles (+7,418)1 dangerous6 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,689 miles
- Test number
- 667163134270
- DangerousOffside front tyre has a small cut deep enough to expose cords
- FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass112,271 miles (+7,783)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 112,271 miles
- Test number
- 738772943271
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass104,488 miles (+10,476)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 104,488 miles
- Test number
- 329097742236
- NoteBOTH REAR TYRES SLIGHTLY PERISHED
- NoteFRONT DISCS PITTED AT EDGES
- NoteREAR DISCS PITTED AT EDGES
Pass94,012 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 94,012 miles
- Test number
- 759417681150
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail94,011 miles (+11,665)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,011 miles
- Test number
- 357397881193
- FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureRear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- FailureRear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Pass82,346 miles (+6,446)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 82,346 miles
- Test number
- 414424570119
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,900 miles (+10,631)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 75,900 miles
- Test number
- 620695789101
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,269 miles (+7,898)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 65,269 miles
- Test number
- 511920498137
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,371 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 57,371 miles
- Test number
- 164260987199
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail57,371 miles (+9,782)2 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,371 miles
- Test number
- 420240387170
- FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- NoteRear discs corosion around edges
Pass47,589 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 47,589 miles
- Test number
- 194272096150
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail47,589 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,589 miles
- Test number
- 551522896126
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Questions about Y237 KSF
- Does Y237 KSF currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y237 KSF expired on 9 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y237 KSF?
- The MOT on Y237 KSF expired on 9 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y237 KSF done?
- Y237 KSF was recorded at 182,558 miles at its MOT on 1 Nov 2022, an average of 8,276 miles a year.
- Has Y237 KSF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y237 KSF has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2022.
- Has the mileage on Y237 KSF 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 Y237 KSF find?
- Y237 KSF passed its latest MOT on 1 Nov 2022 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on both edges; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on both edges.
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