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Volkswagen Beetle

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,984 cc

Y278 PURMOT history

Y278 PUR is a blue petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 26 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 16 Mar 2024 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 92,372 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Feb 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Mar 2024
Mileage
92,372 mi
At MOT on 23 Feb 2023
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,752 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y278 PUR
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
26 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
23 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y278 PUR was last recorded at 92,372 miles on 23 Feb 2023, 1,308 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 12 Mar 2022: 9,160 miles, lower than 89,511 miles on 17 Mar 2021.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,064 miles · 12 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
1,308 miles
Average per year
4,752 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 92,372 miles
  • 2022 – 91,064 miles
  • 2021 – 89,511 miles
  • 2020 – 89,172 miles
  • 2019 – 86,507 miles
  • 2018 – 84,371 miles
  • 2016 – 76,714 miles
  • 2015 – 71,407 miles
  • 2014 – 66,422 miles
  • 2013 – 58,789 miles
  • 2012 – 50,150 miles
  • 2011 – 41,562 miles
  • 2010 – 34,020 miles
  • 2009 – 25,783 miles
  • 2008 – 17,020 miles
  • 2007 – 11,491 miles
  • 2005 – 9,076 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,372 miles
  • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

23 tests since 13 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,372 miles (+1,308)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    92,372 miles
    Test number
    772849098422
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass91,064 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    91,064 miles
    Test number
    932455494610
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail9,160 miles (-80,351)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,160 miles
    Test number
    902171160430
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass89,511 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    89,511 miles
    Test number
    982474877738
    • AdvisoryOffside sill damaged not likely to cause injury
    • AdvisoryFront reg slightly damaged

  5. Fail89,511 miles (+339)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,511 miles
    Test number
    519616077424
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside sill damaged not likely to cause injury
    • AdvisoryFront reg slightly damaged

  6. Pass89,172 miles (+2,665)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    89,172 miles
    Test number
    269952449596
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass86,507 miles (+2,136)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    86,507 miles
    Test number
    189609665534

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass84,371 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    84,371 miles
    Test number
    564815064311
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  9. Fail84,371 miles (+7,657)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,371 miles
    Test number
    733528707741
    • Repaired at testNearside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  10. Pass76,714 miles (+5,307)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    76,714 miles
    Test number
    136977922998
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  11. Pass71,407 miles (+4,985)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    71,407 miles
    Test number
    121301443414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass66,422 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    66,422 miles
    Test number
    749515534360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail66,422 miles (+7,633)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,422 miles
    Test number
    217869324370
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

  14. Pass58,789 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    58,789 miles
    Test number
    989412433397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail58,789 miles (+8,639)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,789 miles
    Test number
    797442233302
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

  16. Pass50,150 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    50,150 miles
    Test number
    638713932367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail50,142 miles (+8,580)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,142 miles
    Test number
    118873532392
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  18. Pass41,562 miles (+7,542)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    41,562 miles
    Test number
    455152031468
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass34,020 miles (+8,237)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    34,020 miles
    Test number
    952350330352
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass25,783 miles (+8,763)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    25,783 miles
    Test number
    192620929374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass17,020 miles (+5,529)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    17,020 miles
    Test number
    913194938340
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  22. Pass11,491 miles (+2,415)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    11,491 miles
    Test number
    273858657425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass9,076 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    9,076 miles
    Test number
    321745925257
    • NotePlease note,vehicle battery need's replacement.

Questions about Y278 PUR

Does Y278 PUR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y278 PUR expired on 16 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y278 PUR?
The MOT on Y278 PUR expired on 16 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y278 PUR done?
Y278 PUR was recorded at 92,372 miles at its MOT on 23 Feb 2023, an average of 4,752 miles a year.
Has Y278 PUR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y278 PUR has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on Y278 PUR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Mar 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y278 PUR find?
Y278 PUR passed its latest MOT on 23 Feb 2023 with 2 advisories: items removed from driver's view prior to test; nearside rear coil spring corroded.

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