Volkswagen Beetle
Cream · Petrol · 2003 · 1,984 cc
Y23 BJBMOT history
Y23 BJB is a cream petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 22 Aug 2003. Its MOT expired on 16 Jun 2023 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 165,330 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jun 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 16 Jun 2023
- Mileage
- 165,330 mi
- At MOT on 17 Jun 2022
- MOT tests
- 20
- 15 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 6,512 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y23 BJB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Beetle
- Colour
- Cream
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,984 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 22 Aug 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 16 Jun 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Jun 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y23 BJB was last recorded at 165,330 miles on 17 Jun 2022, 46 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jun 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 165,284 miles · 16 Jun 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 46 miles
- Average per year
- 6,512 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 165,330 miles
- 2021 – 163,293 miles
- 2019 – 162,490 miles
- 2017 – 155,290 miles
- 2016 – 145,927 miles
- 2015 – 136,677 miles
- 2014 – 128,777 miles
- 2013 – 125,192 miles
- 2012 – 118,716 miles
- 2011 – 112,499 miles
- 2010 – 108,151 miles
- 2009 – 102,630 miles
- 2008 – 98,013 miles
- 2007 – 85,979 miles
- 2006 – 62,674 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass165,330 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault
Major3 MOTs, 2019–2022
Drivers door check strap/bar hinge has broken off of the door
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
20 tests since 11 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass165,330 miles (+46)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 165,330 miles
- Test number
- 993920351812
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail165,284 miles (+1,991)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 165,284 miles
- Test number
- 267491053719
- MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Pass163,293 miles10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 163,293 miles
- Test number
- 988541564321
- AdvisoryDrivers door check strap/bar hinge has broken off of the door
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail163,293 miles (+803)10 major1 minor19 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,293 miles
- Test number
- 150806836915
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner of the outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Damaged (3.4 (b) (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 Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner of the outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Damaged (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryDrivers door check strap/bar hinge has broken off of the door
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner of outer sill is slightly corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner of the outer sill is corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on both edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + bald on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryThe Headlamp main beam switch does not work
- AdvisoryThe power steering fluid reservoir is insecure
- AdvisoryWipers do not work as should but can be stopped in the park position
Pass162,490 miles (+12)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 162,490 miles
- Test number
- 312742028706
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Top mount slight play
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished and close (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Top mount slight play
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail162,478 miles (+7,188)1 dangerous6 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 162,478 miles
- Test number
- 237629045930
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorEmissions not tested Engine Misfire possible damage to vehicle or equipment (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction 22/08/2003 (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension top mount slight movement
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension top mount slight movement
- 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))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Pass155,290 miles (+9,363)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 155,290 miles
- Test number
- 174468818971
- AdvisoryBoth cv gaiters split
Pass145,927 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 145,927 miles
- Test number
- 708100854744
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- 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)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Fail145,927 miles (+9,250)1 failure5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,927 miles
- Test number
- 760029624736
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- 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)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass136,677 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 136,677 miles
- Test number
- 304492321509
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail136,677 miles (+7,900)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,677 miles
- Test number
- 533599500007
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Pass128,777 miles (+3,585)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 128,777 miles
- Test number
- 485918704389
- NoteOsf lower ball joint slight play
Pass125,192 miles (+6,476)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 125,192 miles
- Test number
- 489959703369
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass118,716 miles (+6,217)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 118,716 miles
- Test number
- 345666492470
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass112,499 miles (+4,348)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 112,499 miles
- Test number
- 499787991212
- 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)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteO/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
Pass108,151 miles (+5,521)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 108,151 miles
- Test number
- 371655390430
- NoteENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ILLUMIN ATED
- NoteN/S/R TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE
Pass102,630 miles (+4,617)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 102,630 miles
- Test number
- 562275499290
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,013 miles (+12,034)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 98,013 miles
- Test number
- 523107388250
- AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass85,979 miles (+23,305)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 85,979 miles
- Test number
- 212706587275
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass62,674 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 62,674 miles
- Test number
- 262884456256
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y23 BJB
- Does Y23 BJB currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y23 BJB expired on 16 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y23 BJB?
- The MOT on Y23 BJB expired on 16 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y23 BJB done?
- Y23 BJB was recorded at 165,330 miles at its MOT on 17 Jun 2022, an average of 6,512 miles a year.
- Has Y23 BJB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y23 BJB has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jun 2022.
- Has the mileage on Y23 BJB 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 Y23 BJB find?
- Y23 BJB passed its latest MOT on 17 Jun 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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