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Volkswagen Beetle

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,596 cc

Y251 LHEMOT history

Y251 LHE is a black petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 27 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 30 Nov 2023 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 148,448 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Nov 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Nov 2023
Mileage
148,448 mi
At MOT on 29 Nov 2022
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,763 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y251 LHE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
27 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
29 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y251 LHE was last recorded at 148,448 miles on 29 Nov 2022, 4,649 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,799 miles · 1 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
4,649 miles
Average per year
5,763 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 148,448 miles
  • 2021 – 143,799 miles
  • 2020 – 137,183 miles
  • 2019 – 135,535 miles
  • 2018 – 126,915 miles
  • 2017 – 121,397 miles
  • 2016 – 114,386 miles
  • 2015 – 107,050 miles
  • 2014 – 101,210 miles
  • 2013 – 95,485 miles
  • 2012 – 93,327 miles
  • 2011 – 84,489 miles
  • 2010 – 75,260 miles
  • 2009 – 68,863 miles
  • 2008 – 65,505 miles
  • 2007 – 60,344 miles
  • 2006 – 55,561 miles
  • 2005 – 49,524 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,448 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement SLIGHT PLAY IN TOP MOUNT (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014

Full MOT history

28 tests since 29 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,448 miles (+4,649)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    148,448 miles
    Test number
    119859215241
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement SLIGHT PLAY IN TOP MOUNT (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass143,799 miles (+53)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    143,799 miles
    Test number
    878806185780
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail143,746 miles (+6,563)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,746 miles
    Test number
    560422749249
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass137,183 miles (+1,648)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    137,183 miles
    Test number
    262091927662
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass135,535 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    135,535 miles
    Test number
    677946750779

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail135,535 miles (+8,620)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,535 miles
    Test number
    366206025262
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  7. Pass126,915 miles (+5,518)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    126,915 miles
    Test number
    232028320275
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass121,397 miles (+7,011)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    121,397 miles
    Test number
    235539128006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass114,386 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    114,386 miles
    Test number
    316789774877
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Fail114,386 miles (+7,336)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,386 miles
    Test number
    500041220057
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass107,050 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    107,050 miles
    Test number
    626998685612
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail107,050 miles (+5,840)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,050 miles
    Test number
    142965434895
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass101,210 miles (+5,725)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    101,210 miles
    Test number
    316191554300
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  14. Pass95,485 miles (+2,158)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    95,485 miles
    Test number
    275391453351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass93,327 miles (+1,069)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    93,327 miles
    Test number
    926284952311
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteCentre exhaust box bracket broken

  16. Pass92,258 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    92,258 miles
    Test number
    398287842234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail92,258 miles (+7,769)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,258 miles
    Test number
    546527642201
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  18. Pass84,489 miles (+9,229)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    84,489 miles
    Test number
    837263041246
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteFront wiper blades slightly deteriorated

  19. Fail75,260 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,260 miles
    Test number
    690744410225
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteWipers starting to smear

  20. Pass75,260 miles (+6,397)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    75,260 miles
    Test number
    713484110205
    • NoteWipers starting to smear

  21. Pass68,863 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    68,863 miles
    Test number
    432791199122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail68,863 miles (+3,358)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,863 miles
    Test number
    610011199167
    • Repaired at testRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  23. Fail65,505 miles2 repaired2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,505 miles
    Test number
    640083988297
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAir bag warning lamp on.
    • NoteExhaust front heat shield insecure.

  24. Pass65,505 miles (+5,161)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    65,505 miles
    Test number
    682343688299
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAir bag warning lamp on.
    • NoteExhaust front heat shield insecure.

  25. Pass60,344 miles (+4,783)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    60,344 miles
    Test number
    982527867244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass55,561 miles (+329)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    55,561 miles
    Test number
    203651796201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail55,232 miles (+5,708)3 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,232 miles
    Test number
    133316476282
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAir intake pipe notconnected to air flow meter
    • NoteEngine management light on dash
    • NoteSill covers fitted

  28. Pass49,524 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    49,524 miles
    Test number
    390892175297
    • NoteHigh level brake light not connected.

Questions about Y251 LHE

Does Y251 LHE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y251 LHE expired on 30 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y251 LHE?
The MOT on Y251 LHE expired on 30 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y251 LHE done?
Y251 LHE was recorded at 148,448 miles at its MOT on 29 Nov 2022, an average of 5,763 miles a year.
Has Y251 LHE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y251 LHE has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on Y251 LHE 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 Y251 LHE find?
Y251 LHE passed its latest MOT on 29 Nov 2022 with 5 advisories: front play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside front upper macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in top mount, and 2 more.

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