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Yellow · Petrol · 2001 · 1,984 cc

Y243 TGGMOT history

Y243 TGG is a yellow petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 7 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 4 Jan 2024 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 164,393 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Jan 2024
Mileage
164,393 mi
At MOT on 5 Jan 2023
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,422 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y243 TGG
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
7 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
5 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y243 TGG was last recorded at 164,393 miles on 5 Jan 2023, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
164,392 miles · 23 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
7,422 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 164,393 miles
  • 2022 – 164,392 miles
  • 2020 – 156,902 miles
  • 2019 – 156,813 miles
  • 2018 – 154,948 miles
  • 2017 – 145,799 miles
  • 2016 – 139,417 miles
  • 2015 – 125,055 miles
  • 2014 – 115,085 miles
  • 2013 – 103,598 miles
  • 2012 – 92,007 miles
  • 2011 – 81,863 miles
  • 2010 – 70,403 miles
  • 2009 – 60,395 miles
  • 2008 – 56,354 miles
  • 2007 – 46,133 miles
  • 2006 – 39,308 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,393 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slight out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryBonnet handle broken but still opensRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play n/s & o/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass164,393 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    164,393 miles
    Test number
    250165646618
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slight out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBonnet handle broken but still opens

  2. Fail164,392 miles (+211)2 dangerous6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,392 miles
    Test number
    894152436066
    • DangerousNearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slight out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBonnet handle broken but still opens
    • AdvisoryEml on dash

  3. Pass164,181 miles (+2)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    164,181 miles
    Test number
    434762407193
    • MinorNearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smeary (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play n/s & o/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front seat belt slow on retracting

  4. Fail164,179 miles (+7,277)4 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,179 miles
    Test number
    415112515610
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Brake hose excessively deteriorated upper outer (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded upper inner (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smeary (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play n/s & o/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front seat belt slow on retracting

  5. Pass156,902 miles (+39)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    156,902 miles
    Test number
    571159678388
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail156,863 miles (+50)12 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,863 miles
    Test number
    185491657505
    • 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 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))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass156,813 miles (+1,865)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    156,813 miles
    Test number
    221244454604
    • AdvisoryHazard warning switch worn

  8. Pass154,948 miles (+152)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    154,948 miles
    Test number
    270494467069
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective weld broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

  9. Fail154,796 miles (+8,997)6 major1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,796 miles
    Test number
    202377967256
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp does not face the rear (4.5.4 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective weld broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

  10. Pass145,799 miles (+6,382)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    145,799 miles
    Test number
    122540839848
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass139,417 miles (+8,361)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    139,417 miles
    Test number
    472398629477
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass131,056 miles (+6,001)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    131,056 miles
    Test number
    139985429046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass125,055 miles (+5)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    125,055 miles
    Test number
    799660155099
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteE.m.l light on

  14. Fail125,050 miles (+9,965)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,050 miles
    Test number
    236178845040
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteE.m.l light on

  15. Pass115,085 miles (+11,487)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    115,085 miles
    Test number
    616999644082
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass103,598 miles (+11,591)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    103,598 miles
    Test number
    128774253405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass92,007 miles (+10,144)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    92,007 miles
    Test number
    339132642045
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front brake disc pitted on inner edge
    • NoteOffside front brake disc pitted on inner edge

  18. Pass81,863 miles (+92)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    81,863 miles
    Test number
    579894751065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail81,771 miles (+11,368)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,771 miles
    Test number
    639552851017
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • 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)

  20. Pass70,403 miles (+10,008)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    70,403 miles
    Test number
    604667550074
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass60,395 miles (+4,041)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    60,395 miles
    Test number
    951979459020
    • NoteOil leak o/s driveshaft area

  22. Pass56,354 miles (+10,221)4 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    56,354 miles
    Test number
    980284258048
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • NoteNearside front tyre Goodyear 205/55r16 6-8-6 mm
    • NoteNearside rear tyre Goodyear 205/55r16 3-5-4 mm
    • NoteOffside front tyre Goodyear 205/55r16 6-8-6 mm
    • NoteOffside rear tyre Goodyear 205/55r16 4-5-4 mm
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteService light on
    • NoteUnder bonnet covers fitted visibility reduced

  23. Pass46,133 miles (+6,825)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    46,133 miles
    Test number
    521667857094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass39,308 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    39,308 miles
    Test number
    740668956029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y243 TGG

Does Y243 TGG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y243 TGG expired on 4 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y243 TGG?
The MOT on Y243 TGG expired on 4 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y243 TGG done?
Y243 TGG was recorded at 164,393 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2023, an average of 7,422 miles a year.
Has Y243 TGG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y243 TGG has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on Y243 TGG 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 Y243 TGG find?
Y243 TGG passed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2023 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated perished; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged slight out of shape; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated perished, and 1 more.

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