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Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow · Petrol · 2001 · 1,600 cc

Y273 ONAMOT history

Y273 ONA is a yellow petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 30 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 31 Oct 2026 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 87,428 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Oct 2026
Mileage
87,428 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2025
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,741 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y273 ONA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
30 May 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y273 ONA was last recorded at 87,428 miles on 20 Oct 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Nov 2010: 25,418 miles, lower than 78,207 miles on 27 May 2010.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
87,428 miles · 17 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,741 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 87,428 miles
  • 2024 – 83,166 miles
  • 2023 – 78,421 miles
  • 2022 – 73,591 miles
  • 2021 – 69,207 miles
  • 2020 – 66,690 miles
  • 2019 – 61,913 miles
  • 2018 – 54,481 miles
  • 2017 – 48,094 miles
  • 2016 – 42,835 miles
  • 2015 – 37,194 miles
  • 2014 – 35,118 miles
  • 2013 – 33,085 miles
  • 2012 – 31,102 miles
  • 2011 – 28,739 miles
  • 2010 – 25,418 miles
  • 2009 – 22,147 miles
  • 2008 – 19,853 miles
  • 2007 – 17,849 miles
  • 2006 – 14,309 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,428 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded 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.

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

28 tests since 4 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,428 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    87,428 miles
    Test number
    201025052476
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail87,428 miles (+4,262)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,428 miles
    Test number
    754528317879
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass83,166 miles (+4,745)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    83,166 miles
    Test number
    643495545579
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass78,421 miles (+4,830)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    78,421 miles
    Test number
    374959407837
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass73,591 miles (+4,384)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    73,591 miles
    Test number
    184113276605
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • 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))

  6. Pass69,207 miles (+2,517)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    69,207 miles
    Test number
    836793902177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass66,690 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    66,690 miles
    Test number
    273817942856

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail66,690 miles (+4,777)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,690 miles
    Test number
    830723055609
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass61,913 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    61,913 miles
    Test number
    729823568020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail61,913 miles (+7,432)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,913 miles
    Test number
    617184495755
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres are worn slightly on inner edges

  11. Pass54,481 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    54,481 miles
    Test number
    498056955386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail54,481 miles (+6,387)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,481 miles
    Test number
    630075578500
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

  13. Pass48,094 miles (+5,259)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    48,094 miles
    Test number
    891850705171
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass42,835 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    42,835 miles
    Test number
    602134550066
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail42,835 miles (+5,641)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,835 miles
    Test number
    909933683518
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass37,194 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    37,194 miles
    Test number
    754312235077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail37,190 miles (+2,072)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,190 miles
    Test number
    577303688607
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass35,118 miles (+2,033)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    35,118 miles
    Test number
    367337384471
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass33,085 miles (+1,983)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    33,085 miles
    Test number
    115052693211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass31,102 miles (+2,363)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    31,102 miles
    Test number
    177601702313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass28,739 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    28,739 miles
    Test number
    417875101422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail28,733 miles (+3,315)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,733 miles
    Test number
    725532201328
    • FailureCentre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  23. Pass25,418 miles (-52,789)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    25,418 miles
    Test number
    514395100361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass78,207 miles (+56,060)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2011
    Odometer
    78,207 miles
    Test number
    281177340191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass22,147 miles (+2,294)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2010
    Odometer
    22,147 miles
    Test number
    924915129174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass19,853 miles (+2,004)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2009
    Odometer
    19,853 miles
    Test number
    144199048187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass17,849 miles (+3,540)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2008
    Odometer
    17,849 miles
    Test number
    274151057114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass14,309 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    14,309 miles
    Test number
    192174496410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y273 ONA

Does Y273 ONA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y273 ONA is valid until 31 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y273 ONA?
The MOT on Y273 ONA is valid until 31 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y273 ONA done?
Y273 ONA was recorded at 87,428 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2025, an average of 3,741 miles a year.
Has Y273 ONA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y273 ONA has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on Y273 ONA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Nov 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y273 ONA find?
Y273 ONA passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside front steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end.

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