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Yellow · Petrol · 2000 · 1,984 cc

Y264 DRAMOT history

Y264 DRA is a yellow petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 31 Dec 2000. Its MOT expired on 9 Jul 2025 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 103,756 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Jul 2025
Mileage
103,756 mi
At MOT on 10 Jul 2024
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,747 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y264 DRA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
31 Dec 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
10 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y264 DRA was last recorded at 103,756 miles on 10 Jul 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,756 miles · 9 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,747 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 103,756 miles
  • 2022 – 93,054 miles
  • 2021 – 89,509 miles
  • 2020 – 86,907 miles
  • 2019 – 82,560 miles
  • 2018 – 80,931 miles
  • 2017 – 78,723 miles
  • 2016 – 75,695 miles
  • 2015 – 72,375 miles
  • 2014 – 69,428 miles
  • 2013 – 67,097 miles
  • 2012 – 63,730 miles
  • 2011 – 59,192 miles
  • 2010 – 53,460 miles
  • 2009 – 48,485 miles
  • 2008 – 43,349 miles
  • 2007 – 39,373 miles
  • 2006 – 35,965 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,756 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Horn not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

26 tests since 7 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,756 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    103,756 miles
    Test number
    124895090925

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail103,756 miles (+4)1 dangerous5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,756 miles
    Test number
    664868922027
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog light inop
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail103,752 miles (+10,698)1 dangerous10 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,752 miles
    Test number
    985256027499
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested front pads (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass93,054 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    93,054 miles
    Test number
    795326851958
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  5. Fail93,054 miles (+3,545)6 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,054 miles
    Test number
    214436090898
    • MajorEmissions not tested aborded emissions test due to obviously high CO (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass89,509 miles (+3)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    89,509 miles
    Test number
    316794132206
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres has cracking at tread and wearing at edges
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres has cracking at tread and sidewall areas

  7. Fail89,506 miles (+2,599)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,506 miles
    Test number
    580482951200
    • MajorCentral Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits due to exhaust blowing at front pipe (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres has cracking at tread and wearing at edges
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres has cracking at tread and sidewall areas

  8. Pass86,907 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    86,907 miles
    Test number
    516559784648

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail86,905 miles (+4,345)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,905 miles
    Test number
    958106611083
    • MajorEmissions not tested choked machine (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  10. Pass82,560 miles (+31)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    82,560 miles
    Test number
    204048950628
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail82,529 miles (+1,598)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,529 miles
    Test number
    408302785179
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake servo defective or ineffective working then stoping working (1.1.10 (a) (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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  12. Pass80,931 miles (+2,208)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    80,931 miles
    Test number
    821464996469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass78,723 miles (+3,028)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    78,723 miles
    Test number
    824191593136
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  14. Pass75,695 miles (+3,320)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    75,695 miles
    Test number
    984266411649
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play Tie rod (rack end) (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Pass72,375 miles (+2,947)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    72,375 miles
    Test number
    877858335134
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  16. Pass69,428 miles (+2,331)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    69,428 miles
    Test number
    588943564170
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  17. Pass67,097 miles (+44)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    67,097 miles
    Test number
    245619343496
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail67,053 miles (+3,323)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,053 miles
    Test number
    405992903124
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  19. Pass63,730 miles (+4,538)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    63,730 miles
    Test number
    565353452141
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass59,192 miles (+5,732)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    59,192 miles
    Test number
    588189251162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass53,460 miles (+4,975)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    53,460 miles
    Test number
    763540160196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass48,485 miles (+5,136)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    48,485 miles
    Test number
    360414959108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass43,349 miles (+3,976)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    43,349 miles
    Test number
    601278258100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass39,373 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    39,373 miles
    Test number
    783818557149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail39,373 miles (+3,408)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,373 miles
    Test number
    542558957183
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  26. Pass35,965 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    35,965 miles
    Test number
    851258156175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y264 DRA

Does Y264 DRA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y264 DRA expired on 9 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y264 DRA?
The MOT on Y264 DRA expired on 9 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y264 DRA done?
Y264 DRA was recorded at 103,756 miles at its MOT on 10 Jul 2024, an average of 3,747 miles a year.
Has Y264 DRA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y264 DRA has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on Y264 DRA 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 Y264 DRA find?
Y264 DRA passed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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