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Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,595 cc

Y312 FEFMOT history

Y312 FEF is a blue petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 14 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 2 Jul 2022 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 129,970 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Jul 2022
Mileage
129,970 mi
At MOT on 1 Jul 2022
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,929 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y312 FEF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
14 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Jul 2022
Latest MOT test
1 Jul 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y312 FEF was last recorded at 129,970 miles on 1 Jul 2022, 1,566 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jul 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,404 miles · 3 Jul 2021
Between the last two tests
1,566 miles
Average per year
4,929 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 129,970 miles
  • 2021 – 128,404 miles
  • 2020 – 125,890 miles
  • 2019 – 121,585 miles
  • 2017 – 121,561 miles
  • 2016 – 118,596 miles
  • 2015 – 113,750 miles
  • 2014 – 108,224 miles
  • 2013 – 101,829 miles
  • 2012 – 97,135 miles
  • 2011 – 92,752 miles
  • 2010 – 87,639 miles
  • 2009 – 80,115 miles
  • 2008 – 80,103 miles
  • 2007 – 65,718 miles
  • 2006 – 50,341 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail129,970 miles
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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, 2013–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2014

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 5 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail129,970 miles (+1,566)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,970 miles
    Test number
    801048591732
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass128,404 miles (+2,514)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    128,404 miles
    Test number
    503189894481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass125,890 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    125,890 miles
    Test number
    692744347628
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  4. Fail125,888 miles (+4,303)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,888 miles
    Test number
    244893198031
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorOffside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  5. Pass121,585 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    121,585 miles
    Test number
    525930538596

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail121,585 miles (+24)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,585 miles
    Test number
    515236186294
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Outer Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

  7. Fail121,561 miles (+2,965)18 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,561 miles
    Test number
    934686677989
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • 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)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to front (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryEML light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  8. Pass118,596 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    118,596 miles
    Test number
    883790953538
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  9. Fail118,590 miles (+4,840)1 dangerous1 failure8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,590 miles
    Test number
    255439087403
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass113,750 miles (+5,526)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    113,750 miles
    Test number
    297688585132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass108,224 miles (+6,395)11 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    108,224 miles
    Test number
    298385084492
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  12. Pass101,829 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    101,829 miles
    Test number
    345276683118
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

  13. Fail101,828 miles (+4,693)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,828 miles
    Test number
    498446483198
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

  14. Pass97,135 miles (+4,383)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    97,135 miles
    Test number
    987736682116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass92,752 miles (+5,113)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    92,752 miles
    Test number
    105293391128
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  16. Pass87,639 miles (+7,524)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    87,639 miles
    Test number
    581205190155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass80,115 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2010
    Odometer
    80,115 miles
    Test number
    332078419108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass80,103 miles (+14,385)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2009
    Odometer
    80,103 miles
    Test number
    261165908130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail65,718 miles3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,718 miles
    Test number
    664624227139
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass65,718 miles (+15,377)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2008
    Odometer
    65,718 miles
    Test number
    800534127143
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass50,341 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2007
    Odometer
    50,341 miles
    Test number
    240455226110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y312 FEF

Does Y312 FEF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y312 FEF expired on 2 Jul 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y312 FEF?
The MOT on Y312 FEF expired on 2 Jul 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y312 FEF done?
Y312 FEF was recorded at 129,970 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2022, an average of 4,929 miles a year.
Has Y312 FEF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y312 FEF has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on Y312 FEF 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 Y312 FEF find?
Y312 FEF failed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2022 with 6 major defects and 3 advisories: exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases; exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits, and 6 more.

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