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Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow · Petrol · 2005 · 1,595 cc

Y23 BUGMOT history

Y23 BUG is a yellow petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 1 Sept 2005. Its MOT expired on 28 Mar 2023 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 48,223 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Mar 2023
Mileage
48,223 mi
At MOT on 29 Mar 2022
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,279 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y23 BUG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
29 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y23 BUG was last recorded at 48,223 miles on 29 Mar 2022, 4,031 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
44,192 miles · 11 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
4,031 miles
Average per year
2,279 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 48,223 miles
  • 2020 – 44,192 miles
  • 2019 – 39,940 miles
  • 2018 – 34,800 miles
  • 2017 – 30,511 miles
  • 2015 – 28,163 miles
  • 2014 – 26,189 miles
  • 2011 – 25,809 miles
  • 2010 – 24,195 miles
  • 2009 – 21,276 miles
  • 2008 – 17,223 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass48,223 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))

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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2017

Full MOT history

14 tests since 21 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass48,223 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    48,223 miles
    Test number
    848033553018
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail48,223 miles (+4,031)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,223 miles
    Test number
    161019126438
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass44,192 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    44,192 miles
    Test number
    462827628188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail44,192 miles (+4,252)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,192 miles
    Test number
    274822575590
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror missing mirror glass (3.3 (a))

  5. Pass39,940 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    39,940 miles
    Test number
    427319503378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail39,940 miles (+5,140)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,940 miles
    Test number
    766161470578
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake slack adjuster incorrectly adjusted (1.1.18 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass34,800 miles (+4,289)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2019
    Odometer
    34,800 miles
    Test number
    248604874348
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass30,511 miles (+2,348)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2018
    Odometer
    30,511 miles
    Test number
    293784531152
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass28,163 miles (+1,974)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    28,163 miles
    Test number
    796506315044
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

  10. Pass26,189 miles (+380)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    26,189 miles
    Test number
    488825014091
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass25,809 miles (+1,614)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    25,809 miles
    Test number
    485864541210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass24,195 miles (+2,919)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    24,195 miles
    Test number
    130684740298
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass21,276 miles (+4,053)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    21,276 miles
    Test number
    590035949220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass17,223 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    17,223 miles
    Test number
    331024238426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y23 BUG

Does Y23 BUG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y23 BUG expired on 28 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y23 BUG?
The MOT on Y23 BUG expired on 28 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y23 BUG done?
Y23 BUG was recorded at 48,223 miles at its MOT on 29 Mar 2022, an average of 2,279 miles a year.
Has Y23 BUG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y23 BUG has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on Y23 BUG 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 BUG find?
Y23 BUG passed its latest MOT on 29 Mar 2022 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and edges wearing; offside front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and edges wearing.

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