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Volkswagen Beetle

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,984 cc

Y249 MKWMOT history

Y249 MKW is a blue petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 3 Aug 2001. Its MOT expired on 22 Sept 2026 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 97,132 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Sept 2026
Mileage
97,132 mi
At MOT on 23 Sept 2025
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,325 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y249 MKW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
3 Aug 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y249 MKW was last recorded at 97,132 miles on 23 Sept 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,132 miles · 22 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,325 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 97,132 miles
  • 2024 – 94,023 miles
  • 2023 – 93,074 miles
  • 2022 – 92,503 miles
  • 2021 – 91,796 miles
  • 2020 – 90,480 miles
  • 2019 – 89,043 miles
  • 2018 – 88,771 miles
  • 2017 – 87,734 miles
  • 2016 – 87,003 miles
  • 2015 – 86,262 miles
  • 2014 – 85,550 miles
  • 2013 – 83,548 miles
  • 2012 – 80,719 miles
  • 2011 – 77,867 miles
  • 2010 – 64,917 miles
  • 2007 – 61,804 miles
  • 2006 – 52,583 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,132 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySuspension components corroded but not weakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

27 tests since 28 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,132 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    97,132 miles
    Test number
    454337405331
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension components corroded but not weak

  2. Fail97,132 miles (+3)1 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,132 miles
    Test number
    967422209823
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension components corroded but not weak

  3. Fail97,129 miles (+3,106)7 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,129 miles
    Test number
    128376074558
    • 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 has a major leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryEml light on ,pre 1st july 2003 car
    • AdvisoryO/s under sill at front end,floor both sides at rear around rubber bungs corroded, but not with in a prescribed area.
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box deleted
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion on underbody components

  4. Pass94,023 miles (+6)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    94,023 miles
    Test number
    494892423115
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail94,017 miles (+943)4 major3 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,017 miles
    Test number
    179505506536
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass93,074 miles (+8)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    93,074 miles
    Test number
    521811447825
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail93,066 miles (+563)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,066 miles
    Test number
    226388390768
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass92,503 miles (+707)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    92,503 miles
    Test number
    500714642072
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lenses dull (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  9. Pass91,796 miles (+1,316)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    91,796 miles
    Test number
    882669200342
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp lenses dull

  10. Pass90,480 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    90,480 miles
    Test number
    747429822407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail90,480 miles (+1,437)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,480 miles
    Test number
    316780823400
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass89,043 miles (+272)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    89,043 miles
    Test number
    547831908681
    • AdvisorySmall chip in screen

  13. Pass88,771 miles (+1,037)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    88,771 miles
    Test number
    494823321718

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass87,734 miles (+731)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    87,734 miles
    Test number
    885457896778

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass87,003 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    87,003 miles
    Test number
    849271001480
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEml light on
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Fail87,003 miles (+741)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,003 miles
    Test number
    235317601446
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEml light on
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  17. Pass86,262 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    86,262 miles
    Test number
    675419665184
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail86,262 miles (+712)1 failure1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,262 miles
    Test number
    895979565180
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass85,550 miles (+2,002)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    85,550 miles
    Test number
    867443974028
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteN/s/f tyre perished
    • NoteO/s/f tyre perished

  20. Pass83,548 miles (+2,829)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    83,548 miles
    Test number
    976751263042
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass80,719 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    80,719 miles
    Test number
    309985172060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail80,719 miles (+2,852)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,719 miles
    Test number
    425065872056
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  23. Pass77,867 miles (+12,950)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    77,867 miles
    Test number
    309838961021
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  24. Pass64,917 miles (+3,113)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    64,917 miles
    Test number
    434759160038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail61,804 miles2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,804 miles
    Test number
    153993517223
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront number plate slightly cracked

  26. Pass61,804 miles (+9,221)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    61,804 miles
    Test number
    374103917261
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront number plate slightly cracked

  27. Pass52,583 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    52,583 miles
    Test number
    571599906256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y249 MKW

Does Y249 MKW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y249 MKW expired on 22 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y249 MKW?
The MOT on Y249 MKW expired on 22 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y249 MKW done?
Y249 MKW was recorded at 97,132 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2025, an average of 2,325 miles a year.
Has Y249 MKW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y249 MKW has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on Y249 MKW 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 MKW find?
Y249 MKW passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2025 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 2 more.

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