Volkswagen Beetle
Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,984 cc
Y299 GHTMOT history
Y299 GHT is a blue petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 21 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 12 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 139,163 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 139,163 mi
- At MOT on 13 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 21 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 3,981 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y299 GHT
- 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
- 21 Mar 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y299 GHT was last recorded at 139,163 miles on 13 Aug 2026, 657 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jul 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 138,506 miles · 20 Jul 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 657 miles
- Average per year
- 3,981 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 139,163 miles
- 2025 – 124,104 miles
- 2024 – 114,665 miles
- 2023 – 112,773 miles
- 2022 – 112,345 miles
- 2021 – 109,656 miles
- 2020 – 104,401 miles
- 2019 – 100,222 miles
- 2018 – 98,195 miles
- 2017 – 94,178 miles
- 2016 – 90,441 miles
- 2015 – 86,394 miles
- 2014 – 83,049 miles
- 2013 – 80,342 miles
- 2012 – 76,676 miles
- 2011 – 72,882 miles
- 2010 – 69,218 miles
- 2009 – 66,259 miles
- 2008 – 63,615 miles
- 2007 – 61,605 miles
- 2006 – 57,866 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass139,163 miles
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2024
Free play in nearside front top strut mount
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play
Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026
Coolant leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
26 tests since 13 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass139,163 miles (+657)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 139,163 miles
- Test number
- 902015230026
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- 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))
Fail138,506 miles (+14,402)9 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,506 miles
- Test number
- 832405853998
- MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- 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))
Pass124,104 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 124,104 miles
- Test number
- 502955741019
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail124,104 miles (+9,439)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,104 miles
- Test number
- 967390987473
- MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass114,665 miles (+1,892)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 114,665 miles
- Test number
- 978743201814
- AdvisoryNearside Front strut top mount free play
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryRear axle corroded
Pass112,773 miles (+1)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 112,773 miles
- Test number
- 909963605890
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryFree play in nearside front top strut mount
Fail112,772 miles (+427)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,772 miles
- Test number
- 287450161215
- MajorHeadlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 32 percent (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryFree play in nearside front top strut mount
Pass112,345 miles (+3)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 112,345 miles
- Test number
- 961240623838
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryBattery unserviceable
- AdvisoryFree play in nearside front top strut mount
Fail112,342 miles (+2,686)2 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,342 miles
- Test number
- 289851965782
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength both rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryBattery unserviceable
- AdvisoryFree play in nearside front top strut mount
- AdvisoryVehicle tracking obviously incorrect
Pass109,656 miles (+5,255)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2022
- Odometer
- 109,656 miles
- Test number
- 924970201501
- AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))
Pass104,401 miles (+4,179)
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2021
- Odometer
- 104,401 miles
- Test number
- 414676709844
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,222 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 100,222 miles
- Test number
- 568567467671
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail100,222 miles (+2,027)3 dangerous2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,222 miles
- Test number
- 347620799942
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
Pass98,195 miles (+4,017)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 98,195 miles
- Test number
- 530712263162
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Pass94,178 miles (+3,737)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 94,178 miles
- Test number
- 273808420068
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,441 miles (+4,047)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 90,441 miles
- Test number
- 659924790821
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,394 miles (+3,345)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 86,394 miles
- Test number
- 497495665078
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,049 miles (+2,707)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 83,049 miles
- Test number
- 589727874014
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,342 miles (+3,666)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 80,342 miles
- Test number
- 215686363019
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,676 miles (+3,794)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 76,676 miles
- Test number
- 268830362080
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,882 miles (+3,664)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 72,882 miles
- Test number
- 159517261407
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,218 miles (+2,959)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 69,218 miles
- Test number
- 174830270484
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,259 miles (+2,644)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 66,259 miles
- Test number
- 292547679067
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,615 miles (+2,010)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 63,615 miles
- Test number
- 854659278075
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,605 miles (+3,739)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 61,605 miles
- Test number
- 412195377027
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,866 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 57,866 miles
- Test number
- 162832676032
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y299 GHT
- Does Y299 GHT currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y299 GHT is valid until 12 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y299 GHT?
- The MOT on Y299 GHT is valid until 12 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y299 GHT done?
- Y299 GHT was recorded at 139,163 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2026, an average of 3,981 miles a year.
- Has Y299 GHT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y299 GHT has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on Y299 GHT 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 Y299 GHT find?
- Y299 GHT passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2026 with 7 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 4 more.
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