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Volkswagen Beetle

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,984 cc

Y307 DBAMOT history

Y307 DBA is a red petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 7 Aug 2001. Its MOT expired on 15 May 2023 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 110,809 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 May 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 15 May 2023
Mileage
110,809 mi
At MOT on 16 May 2022
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,630 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y307 DBA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
7 Aug 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 May 2023
Latest MOT test
16 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y307 DBA was last recorded at 110,809 miles on 16 May 2022, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 May 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,805 miles · 9 May 2022
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
4,630 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 110,809 miles
  • 2021 – 109,860 miles
  • 2020 – 109,730 miles
  • 2019 – 108,464 miles
  • 2018 – 107,587 miles
  • 2017 – 106,091 miles
  • 2016 – 104,830 miles
  • 2014 – 102,626 miles
  • 2013 – 95,074 miles
  • 2012 – 84,039 miles
  • 2011 – 74,450 miles
  • 2010 – 65,858 miles
  • 2009 – 57,572 miles
  • 2008 – 51,547 miles
  • 2007 – 44,710 miles
  • 2006 – 38,094 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,809 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2018

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 1 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,809 miles (+4)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2023
    Odometer
    110,809 miles
    Test number
    437529428356
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail110,805 miles (+945)7 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,805 miles
    Test number
    479207529281
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible Badly deteriorated (0.1 (b))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass109,860 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    109,860 miles
    Test number
    527238273852
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail109,860 miles (+130)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,860 miles
    Test number
    939129075647
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. Main beam also high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass109,730 miles (+1,266)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    109,730 miles
    Test number
    349348230233
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass108,464 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    108,464 miles
    Test number
    868407279021
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front seat belt stalk housing missing
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake lower on performance

  7. Fail108,463 miles (+876)2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,463 miles
    Test number
    619003396979
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front seat belt stalk housing missing
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake lower on performance

  8. Pass107,587 miles (+1,496)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    107,587 miles
    Test number
    437268410614
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seatbelt release externally damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside front and offside rear tyres worn
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  9. Pass106,091 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    106,091 miles
    Test number
    328697047554
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  10. Fail106,088 miles (+1,258)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,088 miles
    Test number
    270316086290
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Pass104,830 miles (+2,204)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    104,830 miles
    Test number
    511152156717
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside front seat belt release externally damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Faded in colour (1.4.A.2f)

  12. Pass102,626 miles (+7,552)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    102,626 miles
    Test number
    748782154369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass95,074 miles (+11,035)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    95,074 miles
    Test number
    445164753470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass84,039 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    84,039 miles
    Test number
    509177952368
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail84,038 miles (+9,588)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,038 miles
    Test number
    365997052341
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass74,450 miles (+8,592)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    74,450 miles
    Test number
    155619641352
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass65,858 miles (+8,286)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    65,858 miles
    Test number
    773066150397
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass57,572 miles (+6,025)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    57,572 miles
    Test number
    490587029417
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Pass51,547 miles (+6,837)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    51,547 miles
    Test number
    201607658384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail44,710 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,710 miles
    Test number
    154544447363
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  21. Pass44,710 miles (+6,616)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    44,710 miles
    Test number
    931264047341
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  22. Pass38,094 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    38,094 miles
    Test number
    432054746225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y307 DBA

Does Y307 DBA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y307 DBA expired on 15 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y307 DBA?
The MOT on Y307 DBA expired on 15 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y307 DBA done?
Y307 DBA was recorded at 110,809 miles at its MOT on 16 May 2022, an average of 4,630 miles a year.
Has Y307 DBA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y307 DBA has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 9 May 2022.
Has the mileage on Y307 DBA 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 Y307 DBA find?
Y307 DBA passed its latest MOT on 16 May 2022 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracking.

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