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Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,984 cc

Y289 JDUMOT history

Y289 JDU is a blue petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 24 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 12 Dec 2025 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 131,427 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Dec 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Dec 2025
Mileage
131,427 mi
At MOT on 11 Dec 2024
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,783 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y289 JDU
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
24 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
11 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y289 JDU was last recorded at 131,427 miles on 11 Dec 2024, 79 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,348 miles · 6 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
79 miles
Average per year
4,783 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 131,427 miles
  • 2023 – 125,236 miles
  • 2022 – 121,903 miles
  • 2021 – 118,832 miles
  • 2020 – 114,244 miles
  • 2019 – 102,240 miles
  • 2018 – 98,259 miles
  • 2017 – 95,062 miles
  • 2016 – 91,733 miles
  • 2015 – 88,067 miles
  • 2014 – 84,066 miles
  • 2013 – 79,738 miles
  • 2012 – 75,889 miles
  • 2011 – 72,320 miles
  • 2010 – 66,958 miles
  • 2009 – 61,707 miles
  • 2008 – 56,433 miles
  • 2007 – 49,739 miles
  • 2006 – 42,415 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,427 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer sill corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald edges (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer sill corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021

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 coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

30 tests since 2 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,427 miles (+79)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    131,427 miles
    Test number
    237059969574
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail131,348 miles (+6,112)1 dangerous8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,348 miles
    Test number
    938865239584
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass125,236 miles (+3,333)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    125,236 miles
    Test number
    842840635480
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner sill corroded and holed
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass121,903 miles (+3,071)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    121,903 miles
    Test number
    394511192849
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass118,832 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    118,832 miles
    Test number
    749162957501
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail118,832 miles (+4,588)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,832 miles
    Test number
    667232705741
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass114,244 miles (+12,004)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    114,244 miles
    Test number
    332059867865
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass102,240 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    102,240 miles
    Test number
    611098578685
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

  9. Fail102,240 miles (+3,981)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,240 miles
    Test number
    823013301557
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

  10. Pass98,259 miles (+3,197)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    98,259 miles
    Test number
    661401465461
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass95,062 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    95,062 miles
    Test number
    462895112811
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail95,062 miles (+3,329)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,062 miles
    Test number
    104185598072
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass91,733 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    91,733 miles
    Test number
    625719167055
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail91,733 miles (+3,666)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,733 miles
    Test number
    219203651157
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass88,067 miles2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    88,067 miles
    Test number
    878271905274
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteO/s/r tyre deofrmed on inner edges

  16. Fail88,067 miles (+4,001)2 failures2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,067 miles
    Test number
    358451305295
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteO/s/r tyre deofrmed on inner edges

  17. Pass84,066 miles (+4,328)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    84,066 miles
    Test number
    557462394146
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  18. Pass79,738 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    79,738 miles
    Test number
    189303203292
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  19. Fail79,724 miles (+3,835)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,724 miles
    Test number
    508030003238
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  20. Pass75,889 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    75,889 miles
    Test number
    578461802261
    • 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)

  21. Fail75,889 miles (+3,569)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,889 miles
    Test number
    785591102204
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • 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)

  22. Pass72,320 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    72,320 miles
    Test number
    386423391120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail72,320 miles (+5,362)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,320 miles
    Test number
    286773691146
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  24. Pass66,958 miles (+5,251)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    66,958 miles
    Test number
    293782570199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass61,707 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    61,707 miles
    Test number
    224776679413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail61,707 miles (+5,274)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,707 miles
    Test number
    464426079123
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

  27. Pass56,433 miles (+6,694)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    56,433 miles
    Test number
    760727458110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass49,739 miles (+7,324)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2008
    Odometer
    49,739 miles
    Test number
    110142957116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass42,415 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2007
    Odometer
    42,415 miles
    Test number
    643702426147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail42,415 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,415 miles
    Test number
    793672026161
    • FailureCentre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Questions about Y289 JDU

Does Y289 JDU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y289 JDU expired on 12 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y289 JDU?
The MOT on Y289 JDU expired on 12 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y289 JDU done?
Y289 JDU was recorded at 131,427 miles at its MOT on 11 Dec 2024, an average of 4,783 miles a year.
Has Y289 JDU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y289 JDU has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on Y289 JDU 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 Y289 JDU find?
Y289 JDU passed its latest MOT on 11 Dec 2024 with 8 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front outer sill corroded, and 5 more.

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