
Volkswagen Beetle
Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,984 cc
Y254 PFMMOT history
Y254 PFM is a blue petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 17 Aug 2001. Its MOT expired on 8 Oct 2024 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 71,649 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 8 Oct 2024
- Mileage
- 71,649 mi
- At MOT on 27 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 17 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 2,710 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y254 PFM
- 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
- 17 Aug 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 8 Oct 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Feb 2026 (Fail)
Mileage history
Y254 PFM was last recorded at 71,649 miles on 27 Feb 2026, 4,107 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 67,542 miles · 9 Oct 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 4,107 miles
- Average per year
- 2,710 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 71,649 miles
- 2023 – 67,542 miles
- 2022 – 64,314 miles
- 2021 – 62,640 miles
- 2020 – 62,046 miles
- 2019 – 58,579 miles
- 2018 – 54,951 miles
- 2017 – 50,227 miles
- 2016 – 46,718 miles
- 2014 – 46,717 miles
- 2013 – 41,748 miles
- 2012 – 36,528 miles
- 2011 – 33,265 miles
- 2010 – 30,781 miles
- 2009 – 28,155 miles
- 2008 – 25,373 miles
- 2007 – 22,045 miles
- 2006 – 18,362 miles
What the latest MOT found
- DangerousOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear section (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill on under side (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear reversing lamp inoperative
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
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.
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
EML on dash
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Full MOT history
28 tests since 1 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail71,649 miles (+4,107)1 dangerous11 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,649 miles
- Test number
- 350299878542
- DangerousOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear section (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill on under side (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear reversing lamp inoperative
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass67,542 miles (+5)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 67,542 miles
- Test number
- 792141216885
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEML on dash
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail67,537 miles (+3,223)2 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,537 miles
- Test number
- 501525096070
- 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))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEML on dash
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass64,314 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 64,314 miles
- Test number
- 300549159688
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail64,314 miles (+31)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,314 miles
- Test number
- 396593466241
- 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))
Fail64,283 miles (+1,643)6 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,283 miles
- Test number
- 548133089946
- MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
- 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 emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre exhaust clamp (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryAxle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn NSR and OSR (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryEML light on
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Transmission leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass62,640 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 62,640 miles
- Test number
- 311144200682
- AdvisorySurface corrossion on suspension components
Fail62,640 miles (+594)8 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,640 miles
- Test number
- 242519087518
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust system insecure Centre sleeve (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass62,046 miles11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 62,046 miles
- Test number
- 812934967258
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective centre clamp not holding to front section exhaust slides in and out (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement movement in upper mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre almost on limit and has nail in the edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement movement in upper mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn close to limit and perishing on side wall (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive underside of gearbox wet (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear reverse light not working
Fail62,046 miles (+3,467)12 major11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,046 miles
- Test number
- 592587859473
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorHeadlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective centre clamp not holding to front section exhaust slides in and out (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement movement in upper mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre almost on limit and has nail in the edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement movement in upper mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn close to limit and perishing on side wall (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive underside of gearbox wet (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear reverse light not working
Pass58,579 miles1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2020
- Odometer
- 58,579 miles
- Test number
- 655657662769
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- 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 pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisorySlight bind O/S/R brake
Fail58,579 miles (+3,628)1 repaired1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,579 miles
- Test number
- 905379717688
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- 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 pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisorySlight bind O/S/R brake
Pass54,951 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 54,951 miles
- Test number
- 648042270380
- AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside on 1.6mm wearing smooth on edges (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake has slight bind
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail54,951 miles (+4,724)1 failure5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,951 miles
- Test number
- 539453302585
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside on 1.6mm wearing smooth on edges (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake has slight bind
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass50,227 miles (+3,509)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 50,227 miles
- Test number
- 539909221958
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,718 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 46,718 miles
- Test number
- 607442787979
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracks in side walls
Fail46,718 miles (+1)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,718 miles
- Test number
- 131629785349
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracks in side walls
Pass46,717 miles (+4,969)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 46,717 miles
- Test number
- 869258394141
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass41,748 miles (+5,220)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 41,748 miles
- Test number
- 517105033287
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,528 miles (+3,263)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 36,528 miles
- Test number
- 207214742212
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,265 miles (+2,484)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 33,265 miles
- Test number
- 378008821438
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,781 miles2 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 30,781 miles
- Test number
- 630754340293
- 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)
- NoteN/s/f tyre has light cracks on tread
- NoteSlight damage on front number plate
- NoteSlight damage on n/s mid outer sill
- NoteTrackion light on on dash
Fail30,781 miles (+2,626)3 failures2 advisories6 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 30,781 miles
- Test number
- 582724340207
- FailureCentre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- 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)
- NoteLong travel on brake pedal
- NoteN/s/f tyre has light cracks on tread
- NoteSlight bind on both rear brakes
- NoteSlight damage on front number plate
- NoteSlight damage on n/s mid outer sill
- NoteTrackion light on on dash
Pass28,155 miles (+2,782)3 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 28,155 miles
- Test number
- 434372439218
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- 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)
- NoteRear pads look low advise strip and check
- NoteSlight bind o/s/r and n/s/r brakes advise strip and check
- NoteSlight damage to front number plate
- NoteTraction light on on dash
Fail25,373 miles1 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 25,373 miles
- Test number
- 202752638250
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- NoteBrake pads (rear inners ) getting low
Pass25,373 miles (+3,328)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 25,373 miles
- Test number
- 373742438281
- NoteBrake pads (rear inners ) getting low
Pass22,045 miles (+3,683)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 22,045 miles
- Test number
- 190213147204
- NoteAccident damage to n/s/r outer sill
- NoteCut in o/s/r tyre side wall - not to cord
- NoteO/s/r and n/s/r tyres approaching legal limit on treads
Pass18,362 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 18,362 miles
- Test number
- 271042786119
- NoteO/s/f and n/s/f tyres approaching legal limit on treads
Questions about Y254 PFM
- Does Y254 PFM currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y254 PFM expired on 8 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y254 PFM?
- The MOT on Y254 PFM expired on 8 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y254 PFM done?
- Y254 PFM was recorded at 71,649 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2026, an average of 2,710 miles a year.
- Has Y254 PFM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y254 PFM has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on Y254 PFM 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 Y254 PFM find?
- Y254 PFM failed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 11 major defects and 5 advisories: offside front lower anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached loose; engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits, and 14 more.
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