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Green · Petrol · 2001 · 1,600 cc

Y289 JKWMOT history

Y289 JKW is a green petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 20 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 3 Feb 2022 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 112,192 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Feb 2022
Mileage
112,192 mi
At MOT on 18 Aug 2023
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,057 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y289 JKW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
20 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Feb 2022
Latest MOT test
18 Aug 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y289 JKW was last recorded at 112,192 miles on 18 Aug 2023, 2,073 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Feb 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,119 miles · 4 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
2,073 miles
Average per year
4,057 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 112,192 miles
  • 2021 – 110,119 miles
  • 2019 – 103,843 miles
  • 2018 – 97,149 miles
  • 2015 – 92,171 miles
  • 2014 – 87,760 miles
  • 2012 – 83,968 miles
  • 2011 – 83,084 miles
  • 2010 – 74,432 miles
  • 2009 – 58,144 miles
  • 2008 – 53,824 miles
  • 2007 – 49,088 miles
  • 2006 – 43,223 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail112,192 miles
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront brake back plates rusted

What MOT failures 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

19 tests since 17 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail112,192 miles (+2,073)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,192 miles
    Test number
    322126462178
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront brake back plates rusted

  2. Pass110,119 miles1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    110,119 miles
    Test number
    173870598730
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  3. Fail110,119 miles (+6,276)1 repaired1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,119 miles
    Test number
    407193525439
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  4. Pass103,843 miles (+2)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    103,843 miles
    Test number
    603644492978
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  5. Fail103,841 miles (+6,692)4 major13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,841 miles
    Test number
    683024453863
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  6. Pass97,149 miles (+3)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    97,149 miles
    Test number
    575274251208
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Fail97,146 miles (+4,975)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,146 miles
    Test number
    473925121758
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass92,171 miles (+4,411)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    92,171 miles
    Test number
    195503525294
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Pass87,760 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    87,760 miles
    Test number
    479857124265
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Fail87,760 miles (+3,792)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,760 miles
    Test number
    417387114266
    • FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass83,968 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    83,968 miles
    Test number
    385539792182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail83,968 miles (+884)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,968 miles
    Test number
    609299192104
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  13. Pass83,084 miles (+8,652)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    83,084 miles
    Test number
    318777371293
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine management light stays on

  14. Pass74,432 miles (+16,288)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    74,432 miles
    Test number
    783597870277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass58,144 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    58,144 miles
    Test number
    383980399138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass58,138 miles (+4,314)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    58,138 miles
    Test number
    420773359141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass53,824 miles (+4,736)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    53,824 miles
    Test number
    594970318277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass49,088 miles (+5,865)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    49,088 miles
    Test number
    761216617265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass43,223 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    43,223 miles
    Test number
    491889126240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y289 JKW

Does Y289 JKW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y289 JKW expired on 3 Feb 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y289 JKW?
The MOT on Y289 JKW expired on 3 Feb 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y289 JKW done?
Y289 JKW was recorded at 112,192 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2023, an average of 4,057 miles a year.
Has Y289 JKW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y289 JKW has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on Y289 JKW 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 JKW find?
Y289 JKW failed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2023 with 2 major defects and 2 advisories: exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill; front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both, and 1 more.

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