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Volkswagen Beetle

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,984 cc

Y285 HDUMOT history

Y285 HDU is a blue petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 2 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 25 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 77,684 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Aug 2027
Mileage
77,684 mi
At MOT on 26 Aug 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,177 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y285 HDU
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
2 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y285 HDU was last recorded at 77,684 miles on 26 Aug 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,684 miles · 13 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,177 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 77,684 miles
  • 2025 – 75,998 miles
  • 2024 – 74,502 miles
  • 2023 – 72,371 miles
  • 2022 – 69,466 miles
  • 2020 – 67,733 miles
  • 2019 – 65,436 miles
  • 2018 – 60,895 miles
  • 2017 – 55,910 miles
  • 2016 – 50,706 miles
  • 2015 – 46,668 miles
  • 2014 – 42,249 miles
  • 2013 – 35,451 miles
  • 2012 – 26,944 miles
  • 2011 – 21,673 miles
  • 2010 – 19,718 miles
  • 2009 – 18,560 miles
  • 2008 – 16,489 miles
  • 2007 – 15,223 miles
  • 2006 – 13,332 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,684 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 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.

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

27 tests since 24 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,684 miles14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    77,684 miles
    Test number
    459167317135
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail77,684 miles (+1,686)2 major14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,684 miles
    Test number
    855540108442
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass75,998 miles (+1,496)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    75,998 miles
    Test number
    379818356729
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass74,502 miles (+2,131)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    74,502 miles
    Test number
    154440183062
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

  5. Pass72,371 miles (+2,905)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    72,371 miles
    Test number
    840436969186
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass69,466 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    69,466 miles
    Test number
    133249644417
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail69,466 miles (+1,733)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,466 miles
    Test number
    122662863561
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass67,733 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    67,733 miles
    Test number
    704762882639
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Top suspension mount slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Top suspension mount slight play

  9. Fail67,733 miles (+2,297)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,733 miles
    Test number
    547541702382
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Top suspension mount slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Top suspension mount slight play

  10. Pass65,436 miles (+4,541)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    65,436 miles
    Test number
    496019978481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass60,895 miles (+4,985)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    60,895 miles
    Test number
    512104187867
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass55,910 miles (+5,204)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    55,910 miles
    Test number
    921603329144
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.67mm (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass50,706 miles (+4,038)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    50,706 miles
    Test number
    398493836504
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass46,668 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    46,668 miles
    Test number
    353324431785

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail46,654 miles (+4,405)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,654 miles
    Test number
    282273541343
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  16. Pass42,249 miles (+6,798)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    42,249 miles
    Test number
    369924124396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass35,451 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    35,451 miles
    Test number
    786293383250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail35,451 miles (+164)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,451 miles
    Test number
    739322883261
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  19. Fail35,287 miles (+8,343)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,287 miles
    Test number
    685894273297
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Pass26,944 miles (+5,271)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    26,944 miles
    Test number
    899847722240
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  21. Pass21,673 miles (+1,955)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    21,673 miles
    Test number
    626117021244
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteTraction control lamp on

  22. Pass19,718 miles (+1,158)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    19,718 miles
    Test number
    343394540270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail18,560 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,560 miles
    Test number
    244556379447
    • Repaired at testOffside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

  24. Pass18,560 miles (+2,071)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    18,560 miles
    Test number
    270276379476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass16,489 miles (+1,266)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    16,489 miles
    Test number
    613784858130
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  26. Pass15,223 miles (+1,891)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    15,223 miles
    Test number
    630436657105
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  27. Pass13,332 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    13,332 miles
    Test number
    551184846149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y285 HDU

Does Y285 HDU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y285 HDU is valid until 25 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y285 HDU?
The MOT on Y285 HDU is valid until 25 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y285 HDU done?
Y285 HDU was recorded at 77,684 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2026, an average of 3,177 miles a year.
Has Y285 HDU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y285 HDU has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on Y285 HDU 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 Y285 HDU find?
Y285 HDU passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2026 with 14 advisories: exhaust mounting defective; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front direction indicator slightly discoloured, and 11 more.

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