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Volkswagen Beetle

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,984 cc

Y291 DVOMOT history

Y291 DVO is a silver petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 20 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 21 Dec 2024 and it has passed 13 of 17 MOT tests, with 109,624 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Dec 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Dec 2024
Mileage
109,624 mi
At MOT on 22 Dec 2023
MOT tests
17
13 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,338 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y291 DVO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
20 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
22 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y291 DVO was last recorded at 109,624 miles on 22 Dec 2023, 3,845 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,779 miles · 1 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
3,845 miles
Average per year
5,338 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 109,624 miles
  • 2022 – 105,779 miles
  • 2020 – 102,507 miles
  • 2018 – 102,074 miles
  • 2015 – 100,444 miles
  • 2014 – 96,644 miles
  • 2012 – 82,991 miles
  • 2011 – 64,899 miles
  • 2010 – 50,153 miles
  • 2009 – 33,859 miles
  • 2008 – 22,693 miles
  • 2007 – 16,268 miles
  • 2006 – 14,764 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,624 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both tie rods
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2018

  • Windscreen scratched

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2018

Full MOT history

17 tests since 15 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,624 miles (+3,845)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    109,624 miles
    Test number
    772128129326
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both tie rods
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass105,779 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    105,779 miles
    Test number
    955002366842
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail105,779 miles (+3,272)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,779 miles
    Test number
    416434429128
    • DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) all not working osr/and central (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass102,507 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    102,507 miles
    Test number
    653215391649
    • AdvisoryWindscreen scratched

  5. Fail102,507 miles (+433)4 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,507 miles
    Test number
    810553289883
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen scratched

  6. Pass102,074 miles (+1,630)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    102,074 miles
    Test number
    805126847737
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment bothsides (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit sidewall cut no cords exposed (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing inner edges no cords exposed at time of test

  7. Pass100,444 miles (+3,800)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    100,444 miles
    Test number
    733070644198
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  8. Pass96,644 miles (+13,653)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2015
    Odometer
    96,644 miles
    Test number
    737463124108
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  9. Pass82,991 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    82,991 miles
    Test number
    228690612208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail82,991 miles (+18,092)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,991 miles
    Test number
    235920512214
    • Repaired at testFront Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testFront position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass64,899 miles (+14,746)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    64,899 miles
    Test number
    639464971157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass50,153 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    50,153 miles
    Test number
    281904050140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail50,153 miles (+16,294)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,153 miles
    Test number
    541664750145
    • Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  14. Pass33,859 miles (+11,166)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    33,859 miles
    Test number
    981527289074
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass22,693 miles (+6,425)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    22,693 miles
    Test number
    654525588004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass16,268 miles (+1,504)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    16,268 miles
    Test number
    790929557072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass14,764 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    14,764 miles
    Test number
    604774976039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y291 DVO

Does Y291 DVO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y291 DVO expired on 21 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y291 DVO?
The MOT on Y291 DVO expired on 21 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y291 DVO done?
Y291 DVO was recorded at 109,624 miles at its MOT on 22 Dec 2023, an average of 5,338 miles a year.
Has Y291 DVO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y291 DVO has failed 4 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on Y291 DVO 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 Y291 DVO find?
Y291 DVO passed its latest MOT on 22 Dec 2023 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both; front play in steering rack inner joint(s) both tie rods, and 2 more.

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