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Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,984 cc

Y288 EDJMOT history

Y288 EDJ is a blue petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 19 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 28 May 2026 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 108,917 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 28 May 2026
Mileage
108,917 mi
At MOT on 25 May 2025
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,620 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y288 EDJ
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
19 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 May 2026
Latest MOT test
25 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y288 EDJ was last recorded at 108,917 miles on 25 May 2025, 3,513 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,404 miles · 29 May 2024
Between the last two tests
3,513 miles
Average per year
3,620 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 108,917 miles
  • 2024 – 105,404 miles
  • 2022 – 99,265 miles
  • 2021 – 98,116 miles
  • 2019 – 94,962 miles
  • 2018 – 93,266 miles
  • 2016 – 84,711 miles
  • 2015 – 80,014 miles
  • 2014 – 67,228 miles
  • 2013 – 60,760 miles
  • 2012 – 58,348 miles
  • 2011 – 56,278 miles
  • 2010 – 53,501 miles
  • 2009 – 49,702 miles
  • 2008 – 46,488 miles
  • 2007 – 43,272 miles
  • 2006 – 40,478 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,917 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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.

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2019

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear tyre deteriorating small cracks on inner side wall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass108,917 miles (+3,513)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2026
    Odometer
    108,917 miles
    Test number
    198703250010
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass105,404 miles (+6,139)1 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2025
    Odometer
    105,404 miles
    Test number
    323141708946
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  3. Pass99,265 miles (+1,149)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    99,265 miles
    Test number
    754589992769
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  4. Pass98,116 miles (+3,154)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    98,116 miles
    Test number
    393965345025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass94,962 miles (+1)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    94,962 miles
    Test number
    575567818235
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust bracket broken system still supported
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wiper smearing slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryMiner oil leak

  6. Fail94,961 miles (+1,695)4 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,961 miles
    Test number
    672119848868
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust bracket broke
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4x tyres (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass93,266 miles (+8,555)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    93,266 miles
    Test number
    874610449245
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front cv gaiter starting to perish
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust starting to corrode

  8. Pass84,711 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    84,711 miles
    Test number
    191049732848
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre deteriorating small cracks on inner side wall
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust mount/bracket deteriorated corrosion system still adequately supported
    • AdvisoryCheck engine light on
    • AdvisorySlight wear/corrosion to both front and rear brake discs

  9. Fail84,711 miles (+4,697)5 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,711 miles
    Test number
    907908060100
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone inner marked with chalk (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone inner marked with chalk (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded line from flex hose to caliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre deteriorating small cracks on inner side wall
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust mount/bracket deteriorated corrosion system still adequately supported
    • AdvisoryCheck engine light on
    • AdvisorySlight wear/corrosion to both front and rear brake discs

  10. Pass80,014 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    80,014 miles
    Test number
    498566425263
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  11. Fail80,014 miles (+12,786)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,014 miles
    Test number
    427232125279
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass67,228 miles4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    67,228 miles
    Test number
    347688424219
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNs wiper juddering & smearing slightly
    • NoteOs handbrake effciency low on rbt
    • NoteOsf tyre splitting

  13. Fail67,228 miles (+6,468)2 repaired4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,228 miles
    Test number
    548458324243
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNs wiper juddering & smearing slightly
    • NoteOs handbrake effciency low on rbt
    • NoteOsf tyre splitting

  14. Pass60,760 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    60,760 miles
    Test number
    696276623243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail60,748 miles (+2,400)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,748 miles
    Test number
    748982723297
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteCentre exhaust bracket broke but still secure

  16. Pass58,348 miles (+2,070)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    58,348 miles
    Test number
    827597002220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass56,278 miles (+2,777)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    56,278 miles
    Test number
    918619801254
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine management light on

  18. Pass53,501 miles (+3,799)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    53,501 miles
    Test number
    764199700210
    • NoteFront and rear brake pads approaching limit
    • NoteWiper blades deteriorating

  19. Pass49,702 miles (+3,214)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    49,702 miles
    Test number
    203478799436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass46,488 miles (+3,216)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    46,488 miles
    Test number
    544744198192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass43,272 miles (+2,794)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    43,272 miles
    Test number
    901035787105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass40,478 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    40,478 miles
    Test number
    471779376175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y288 EDJ

Does Y288 EDJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y288 EDJ expired on 28 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y288 EDJ?
The MOT on Y288 EDJ expired on 28 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y288 EDJ done?
Y288 EDJ was recorded at 108,917 miles at its MOT on 25 May 2025, an average of 3,620 miles a year.
Has Y288 EDJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y288 EDJ has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2019.
Has the mileage on Y288 EDJ 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 Y288 EDJ find?
Y288 EDJ passed its latest MOT on 25 May 2025 with 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front drag link end ball joint has slight play; nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output, and 7 more.

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