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Volkswagen Beetle

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,600 cc

Y249 AOJMOT history

Y249 AOJ is a blue petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 19 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 16 Sept 2023 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 94,023 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Sept 2023
Mileage
94,023 mi
At MOT on 15 Sept 2022
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,140 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y249 AOJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
19 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
15 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y249 AOJ was last recorded at 94,023 miles on 15 Sept 2022, 2,593 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,430 miles · 14 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
2,593 miles
Average per year
5,140 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 94,023 miles
  • 2021 – 91,430 miles
  • 2020 – 87,989 miles
  • 2019 – 84,289 miles
  • 2018 – 75,789 miles
  • 2017 – 63,052 miles
  • 2016 – 51,443 miles
  • 2015 – 49,324 miles
  • 2014 – 44,218 miles
  • 2013 – 39,297 miles
  • 2012 – 34,362 miles
  • 2010 – 28,585 miles
  • 2009 – 24,224 miles
  • 2008 – 19,400 miles
  • 2007 – 15,665 miles
  • 2006 – 12,352 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,023 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Obligatory mirror slightly damaged drivers

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 25 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,023 miles (+2,593)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    94,023 miles
    Test number
    418705386422
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass91,430 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    91,430 miles
    Test number
    629831284274
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail91,429 miles (+3,440)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,429 miles
    Test number
    607821483412
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Bumper insecure n/s (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass87,989 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    87,989 miles
    Test number
    838302801829
    • MinorObligatory mirror slightly damaged drivers (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  5. Fail87,988 miles (+9)5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,988 miles
    Test number
    234802022706
    • MajorExhaust system insecure leaking at centre joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken lower coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorObligatory mirror slightly damaged drivers (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  6. Fail87,979 miles (+3,690)4 major2 minor16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,979 miles
    Test number
    863882077755
    • MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Cracked (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective Broken, 2 X clamps broken also. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass84,289 miles (+8)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    84,289 miles
    Test number
    545446871518
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCENTRE EXHAUST CLAMP DETERIORATED
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material REAR PIPES (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH REARS DETERIORATED/RUSTED (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail84,281 miles (+8,492)8 major1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,281 miles
    Test number
    925915329568
    • MajorEmissions not tested blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective middle clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm) (worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryDipstick tube broken

  9. Pass75,789 miles (+49)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    75,789 miles
    Test number
    705969747187
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail75,740 miles (+12,688)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,740 miles
    Test number
    774757190155
    • MajorEmissions not tested excess blue smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass63,052 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    63,052 miles
    Test number
    168877594793
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail63,052 miles (+11,609)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,052 miles
    Test number
    327221816554
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass51,443 miles (+2,119)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    51,443 miles
    Test number
    748439811368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass49,324 miles6 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    49,324 miles
    Test number
    109728015007
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteBoth rear wheels binding
    • NoteExhaust center bracket damaged, exhaust is secure
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Fail49,324 miles (+5,106)4 repaired6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,324 miles
    Test number
    449058015026
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteBoth rear wheels binding
    • NoteExhaust center bracket damaged, exhaust is secure
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass44,218 miles (+4,921)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    44,218 miles
    Test number
    747059504001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass39,297 miles (+4,935)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    39,297 miles
    Test number
    879019303044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass34,362 miles (+5,777)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    34,362 miles
    Test number
    455896912063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass28,585 miles (+4,361)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    28,585 miles
    Test number
    390774030331
    • 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)

  20. Pass24,224 miles (+4,824)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    24,224 miles
    Test number
    461895549234
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass19,400 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    19,400 miles
    Test number
    373794508286
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Fail19,400 miles (+3,735)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,400 miles
    Test number
    340563108499
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Fail15,665 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,665 miles
    Test number
    311601917234
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

  24. Pass15,665 miles (+3,313)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    15,665 miles
    Test number
    642651917227
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

  25. Pass12,352 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    12,352 miles
    Test number
    170188396218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y249 AOJ

Does Y249 AOJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y249 AOJ expired on 16 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y249 AOJ?
The MOT on Y249 AOJ expired on 16 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y249 AOJ done?
Y249 AOJ was recorded at 94,023 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2022, an average of 5,140 miles a year.
Has Y249 AOJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y249 AOJ has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on Y249 AOJ 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 Y249 AOJ find?
Y249 AOJ passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2022 with 5 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 2 more.

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