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Volkswagen Beetle

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,600 cc

Y311 YASMOT history

Y311 YAS is a silver petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 20 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 29 Jan 2026 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 87,453 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Jan 2026
Mileage
87,453 mi
At MOT on 30 Jan 2025
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,269 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y311 YAS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
20 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y311 YAS was last recorded at 87,453 miles on 30 Jan 2025, 594 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,859 miles · 24 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
594 miles
Average per year
3,269 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 87,453 miles
  • 2024 – 86,859 miles
  • 2023 – 83,730 miles
  • 2022 – 79,461 miles
  • 2021 – 75,870 miles
  • 2019 – 72,805 miles
  • 2018 – 68,947 miles
  • 2017 – 65,556 miles
  • 2016 – 62,548 miles
  • 2015 – 59,861 miles
  • 2014 – 56,963 miles
  • 2013 – 54,034 miles
  • 2012 – 50,791 miles
  • 2011 – 47,317 miles
  • 2010 – 43,839 miles
  • 2009 – 40,092 miles
  • 2008 – 35,868 miles
  • 2007 – 31,399 miles
  • 2006 – 26,811 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,453 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • MIL on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

27 tests since 14 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,453 miles (+594)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    87,453 miles
    Test number
    257240924504
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass86,859 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    86,859 miles
    Test number
    375122281911

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail86,859 miles (+3,129)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,859 miles
    Test number
    486536897756
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryMIL on

  4. Pass83,730 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    83,730 miles
    Test number
    216109210602

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail83,730 miles (+4,269)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,730 miles
    Test number
    543937148482
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorElectronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • AdvisoryMIL on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass79,461 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    79,461 miles
    Test number
    478928099237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail79,461 miles (+3,591)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,461 miles
    Test number
    867317159256
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass75,870 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    75,870 miles
    Test number
    747233287582

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail75,870 miles (+3,065)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,870 miles
    Test number
    547881298079
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass72,805 miles (+3,858)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    72,805 miles
    Test number
    425752739637
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass68,947 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    68,947 miles
    Test number
    378600002406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail68,946 miles (+3,390)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,946 miles
    Test number
    916270254677
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  13. Pass65,556 miles (+3,008)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    65,556 miles
    Test number
    730816291368
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  14. Pass62,548 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    62,548 miles
    Test number
    787008291570
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Fail62,548 miles (+2,687)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,548 miles
    Test number
    660549859505
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  16. Pass59,861 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    59,861 miles
    Test number
    298828495481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail59,861 miles (+2,898)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,861 miles
    Test number
    366808095179
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass56,963 miles (+2,929)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    56,963 miles
    Test number
    227783784440
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside rear brake binding slightly

  19. Pass54,034 miles (+3,243)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    54,034 miles
    Test number
    265233693115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass50,791 miles (+3,474)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    50,791 miles
    Test number
    198093392112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass47,317 miles (+3,478)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    47,317 miles
    Test number
    548340981187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass43,839 miles (+3,747)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    43,839 miles
    Test number
    441526070193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass40,092 miles (+4,224)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    40,092 miles
    Test number
    711547369131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass35,868 miles (+4,469)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    35,868 miles
    Test number
    222822878166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass31,399 miles (+124)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    31,399 miles
    Test number
    654882797174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail31,275 miles (+4,464)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,275 miles
    Test number
    511186687193
    • DangerousOffside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

  27. Pass26,811 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    26,811 miles
    Test number
    291235596121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y311 YAS

Does Y311 YAS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y311 YAS expired on 29 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y311 YAS?
The MOT on Y311 YAS expired on 29 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y311 YAS done?
Y311 YAS was recorded at 87,453 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2025, an average of 3,269 miles a year.
Has Y311 YAS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y311 YAS has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on Y311 YAS 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 Y311 YAS find?
Y311 YAS passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2025 with 2 advisories: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both.

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