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Green · Petrol · 2001 · 1,984 cc

Y296 LAGMOT history

Y296 LAG is a green petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 30 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 13 Jan 2024 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 131,378 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Jan 2024
Mileage
131,378 mi
At MOT on 14 Jan 2023
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,969 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y296 LAG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
30 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
14 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y296 LAG was last recorded at 131,378 miles on 14 Jan 2023, 342 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Nov 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 May 2009: 45,044 miles, lower than 84,042 miles on 28 Jul 2008.

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
131,036 miles · 3 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
342 miles
Average per year
5,969 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 131,378 miles
  • 2021 – 131,036 miles
  • 2020 – 130,165 miles
  • 2019 – 128,006 miles
  • 2018 – 126,046 miles
  • 2017 – 122,533 miles
  • 2016 – 116,884 miles
  • 2015 – 110,575 miles
  • 2014 – 102,903 miles
  • 2013 – 97,161 miles
  • 2012 – 97,150 miles
  • 2011 – 82,184 miles
  • 2010 – 55,539 miles
  • 2009 – 45,044 miles
  • 2008 – 84,042 miles
  • 2007 – 35,969 miles
  • 2006 – 33,094 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,378 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • 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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass131,378 miles (+342)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    131,378 miles
    Test number
    438670268633
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass131,036 miles (+44)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    131,036 miles
    Test number
    402480287470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail130,992 miles (+827)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,992 miles
    Test number
    985156659330
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened to rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  4. Pass130,165 miles (+2,159)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    130,165 miles
    Test number
    423221718604

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass128,006 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    128,006 miles
    Test number
    252868395165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail128,006 miles (+1,960)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,006 miles
    Test number
    648254067208
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass126,046 miles (+1,089)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    126,046 miles
    Test number
    993578458727

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail124,957 miles (+2,424)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,957 miles
    Test number
    908911991689
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass122,533 miles (+5,649)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    122,533 miles
    Test number
    708775142638
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass116,884 miles (+6,309)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    116,884 miles
    Test number
    644131124860

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass110,575 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    110,575 miles
    Test number
    327355225424
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  12. Fail110,575 miles (+7,672)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,575 miles
    Test number
    686115125225
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  13. Pass102,903 miles (+5,742)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    102,903 miles
    Test number
    926852594020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass97,161 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    97,161 miles
    Test number
    819724093094
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail97,161 miles (+11)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,161 miles
    Test number
    796424693044
    • FailureNearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass97,150 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    97,150 miles
    Test number
    948617792207
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail97,150 miles (+14,966)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,150 miles
    Test number
    637966092211
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass82,184 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    82,184 miles
    Test number
    776896401211
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteEngine light on

  19. Fail82,184 miles (+26,645)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,184 miles
    Test number
    677097691127
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  20. Pass55,539 miles (+10,495)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2011
    Odometer
    55,539 miles
    Test number
    863458530141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass45,044 miles (-38,998)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2010
    Odometer
    45,044 miles
    Test number
    832419439113
    • NoteFront tyres to be replace in near future

  22. Pass84,042 miles (+48,073)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    84,042 miles
    Test number
    884570618236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass35,969 miles (+2,875)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    35,969 miles
    Test number
    481571717290
    • NoteAdvise to repair slow puncture to N/S/R TYRE

  24. Pass33,094 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    33,094 miles
    Test number
    444689206261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y296 LAG

Does Y296 LAG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y296 LAG expired on 13 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y296 LAG?
The MOT on Y296 LAG expired on 13 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y296 LAG done?
Y296 LAG was recorded at 131,378 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2023, an average of 5,969 miles a year.
Has Y296 LAG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y296 LAG has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on Y296 LAG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 May 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y296 LAG find?
Y296 LAG passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2023 with 3 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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