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Volkswagen Beetle

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 1,595 cc

Y2 VWBMOT history

Y2 VWB is a green petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 20 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 7 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 157,398 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Nov 2026
Mileage
157,398 mi
At MOT on 7 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,657 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y2 VWB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
20 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y2 VWB was last recorded at 157,398 miles on 7 Nov 2025, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,394 miles · 6 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
6,657 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 157,398 miles
  • 2024 – 148,447 miles
  • 2023 – 139,328 miles
  • 2022 – 131,095 miles
  • 2021 – 119,191 miles
  • 2020 – 111,827 miles
  • 2019 – 110,448 miles
  • 2018 – 110,403 miles
  • 2015 – 109,624 miles
  • 2014 – 106,513 miles
  • 2013 – 103,617 miles
  • 2012 – 89,598 miles
  • 2011 – 82,395 miles
  • 2010 – 76,741 miles
  • 2009 – 61,308 miles
  • 2008 – 47,742 miles
  • 2007 – 33,217 miles
  • 2006 – 27,389 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,398 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component from steering rack boot (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack gaiter

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass157,398 miles (+4)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    157,398 miles
    Test number
    947663112645
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component from steering rack boot (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail157,394 miles (+8,947)1 dangerous1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,394 miles
    Test number
    367704262612
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component from steering rack boot (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass148,447 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    148,447 miles
    Test number
    418525574371
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Fail148,443 miles (+9,115)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,443 miles
    Test number
    885325004270
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Pass139,328 miles (+8,233)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    139,328 miles
    Test number
    458223430982
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both lightly cracking outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking outer edge + feathered inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass131,095 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    131,095 miles
    Test number
    961846520441
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre lightly feathered inner edge

  7. Fail131,090 miles (+11,899)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,090 miles
    Test number
    926312138672
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre lightly feathered inner edge

  8. Pass119,191 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    119,191 miles
    Test number
    222340517282
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail119,187 miles (+7,360)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,187 miles
    Test number
    813211795885
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass111,827 miles (+1,379)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    111,827 miles
    Test number
    420043763883
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass110,448 miles (+45)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    110,448 miles
    Test number
    108471025178
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracked on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  12. Pass110,403 miles (+779)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    110,403 miles
    Test number
    853434901456
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryLight corrosion to front subframe

  13. Pass109,624 miles (+3,111)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    109,624 miles
    Test number
    237225905207
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Pass106,513 miles (+2,896)1 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    106,513 miles
    Test number
    805015504260
    • DangerousBrake lights do not come on when pressing gently on brake pedal ,suspect sticky /. faulty switch ,advise replacement or repair required asap.
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Pass103,617 miles (+14,019)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    103,617 miles
    Test number
    199492973133
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Pass89,598 miles (+7,203)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    89,598 miles
    Test number
    466057872113
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  17. Pass82,395 miles (+2)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    82,395 miles
    Test number
    497721681160
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  18. Fail82,393 miles (+5,652)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,393 miles
    Test number
    207040381135
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  19. Pass76,741 miles (+15,433)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    76,741 miles
    Test number
    600081480164
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteCentre exhaust mount broken away from pipe, still supporting exhaust ok.

  20. Pass61,308 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2010
    Odometer
    61,308 miles
    Test number
    304255219186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail61,308 miles (+13,566)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,308 miles
    Test number
    572005719101
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  22. Pass47,742 miles (+14,525)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2009
    Odometer
    47,742 miles
    Test number
    754483138104
    • NoteBoth front tyres getting down

  23. Pass33,217 miles (+5,828)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    33,217 miles
    Test number
    144524717117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass27,389 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    27,389 miles
    Test number
    752118216117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y2 VWB

Does Y2 VWB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y2 VWB is valid until 7 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y2 VWB?
The MOT on Y2 VWB is valid until 7 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y2 VWB done?
Y2 VWB was recorded at 157,398 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2025, an average of 6,657 miles a year.
Has Y2 VWB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y2 VWB has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on Y2 VWB 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 Y2 VWB find?
Y2 VWB passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2025 with 7 advisories: front macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both; nearside front power steering component has slight seepage from a component from steering rack boot; nearside front road wheel slightly distorted, and 4 more.

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