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Volkswagen Beetle

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,600 cc

Y287 EEBMOT history

Y287 EEB is a blue petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 28 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 30 Oct 2026 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 89,230 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Oct 2026
Mileage
89,230 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2025
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,764 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y287 EEB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
28 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y287 EEB was last recorded at 89,230 miles on 27 Oct 2025, 2,545 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Oct 2010: 41,401 miles, lower than 41,448 miles on 21 Oct 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
86,685 miles · 28 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
2,545 miles
Average per year
3,764 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 89,230 miles
  • 2024 – 86,685 miles
  • 2023 – 84,651 miles
  • 2022 – 82,704 miles
  • 2021 – 79,326 miles
  • 2020 – 77,476 miles
  • 2019 – 75,607 miles
  • 2018 – 73,025 miles
  • 2017 – 69,334 miles
  • 2016 – 66,883 miles
  • 2015 – 63,175 miles
  • 2014 – 57,885 miles
  • 2013 – 52,788 miles
  • 2012 – 47,668 miles
  • 2011 – 43,941 miles
  • 2010 – 41,418 miles
  • 2009 – 37,877 miles
  • 2008 – 33,638 miles
  • 2007 – 25,174 miles
  • 2006 – 19,725 miles
  • 2005 – 13,567 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,230 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

32 tests since 20 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,230 miles (+2,545)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    89,230 miles
    Test number
    466182830266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass86,685 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    86,685 miles
    Test number
    242172835345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail86,685 miles (+2,034)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,685 miles
    Test number
    373847310529
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass84,651 miles (+1,947)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    84,651 miles
    Test number
    851987451826

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass82,704 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    82,704 miles
    Test number
    310347625140
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail82,704 miles (+3,378)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,704 miles
    Test number
    262099605852
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass79,326 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    79,326 miles
    Test number
    677617140940
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail79,326 miles (+1,850)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,326 miles
    Test number
    486390970868
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass77,476 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    77,476 miles
    Test number
    172928750241
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Fail77,476 miles (+1,869)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,476 miles
    Test number
    738859376545
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass75,607 miles (+2,582)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    75,607 miles
    Test number
    206432651700

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass73,025 miles (+3,691)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    73,025 miles
    Test number
    269691380097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass69,334 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    69,334 miles
    Test number
    800642337197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail69,334 miles (+2,451)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,334 miles
    Test number
    625122227054
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  15. Pass66,883 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    66,883 miles
    Test number
    153428704208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail66,883 miles (+3,708)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,883 miles
    Test number
    660126277791
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  17. Pass63,175 miles (+5,290)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    63,175 miles
    Test number
    714214761724

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass57,885 miles (+5,097)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    57,885 miles
    Test number
    207436464208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass52,788 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    52,788 miles
    Test number
    298264303339
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Fail52,788 miles (+5,120)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,788 miles
    Test number
    516494303308
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  21. Pass47,668 miles (+3,727)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    47,668 miles
    Test number
    578138072247
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  22. Fail43,941 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,941 miles
    Test number
    185894491232
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  23. Pass43,941 miles (+2,523)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    43,941 miles
    Test number
    419014591246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass41,418 miles (+17)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    41,418 miles
    Test number
    242650500330
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Fail41,401 miles (-47)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,401 miles
    Test number
    411409690228
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Fail41,448 miles (+3,571)3 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,448 miles
    Test number
    663624090280
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  27. Pass37,877 miles (+4,239)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    37,877 miles
    Test number
    360943399460
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCentre exhaust bracket broken, but system still secure

  28. Pass33,638 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    33,638 miles
    Test number
    283753688222
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  29. Fail33,638 miles (+8,464)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,638 miles
    Test number
    201432888264
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  30. Pass25,174 miles (+5,449)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    25,174 miles
    Test number
    993103747263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass19,725 miles (+6,158)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    19,725 miles
    Test number
    230207856250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass13,567 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    13,567 miles
    Test number
    312783465223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y287 EEB

Does Y287 EEB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y287 EEB is valid until 30 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y287 EEB?
The MOT on Y287 EEB is valid until 30 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y287 EEB done?
Y287 EEB was recorded at 89,230 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2025, an average of 3,764 miles a year.
Has Y287 EEB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y287 EEB has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on Y287 EEB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Oct 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y287 EEB find?
Y287 EEB passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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