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Yellow · Petrol · 2001 · 1,600 cc

Y314 BPCMOT history

Y314 BPC is a yellow petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 12 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 13 Jul 2023 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 185,087 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Jul 2023
Mileage
185,087 mi
At MOT on 14 Jul 2022
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
7,024 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y314 BPC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
12 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
14 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y314 BPC was last recorded at 185,087 miles on 14 Jul 2022, 8,081 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jul 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
177,006 miles · 12 Jul 2021
Between the last two tests
8,081 miles
Average per year
7,024 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 185,087 miles
  • 2021 – 177,006 miles
  • 2020 – 174,572 miles
  • 2019 – 168,579 miles
  • 2018 – 158,006 miles
  • 2017 – 147,640 miles
  • 2016 – 137,731 miles
  • 2015 – 128,958 miles
  • 2014 – 115,086 miles
  • 2013 – 105,697 miles
  • 2012 – 102,972 miles
  • 2011 – 97,916 miles
  • 2010 – 95,035 miles
  • 2009 – 89,925 miles
  • 2008 – 83,074 miles
  • 2007 – 75,224 miles
  • 2006 – 70,849 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass185,087 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 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.

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside outer sill has damage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2017

Full MOT history

29 tests since 2 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass185,087 miles (+8,081)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    185,087 miles
    Test number
    615544080986
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass177,006 miles (+2,434)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    177,006 miles
    Test number
    209525578926
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass174,572 miles (+6)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    174,572 miles
    Test number
    940770722255
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside outer sill has damage

  4. Fail174,566 miles (+5,987)5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,566 miles
    Test number
    598412353116
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside outer sill has damage

  5. Pass168,579 miles (+10,573)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    168,579 miles
    Test number
    116105008686

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass158,006 miles (+10,366)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    158,006 miles
    Test number
    755592480148
    • AdvisoryEngine management lamp illuminated on dash
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  7. Pass147,640 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    147,640 miles
    Test number
    829973036052
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryDipstick tube broken

  8. Fail147,640 miles4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,640 miles
    Test number
    364506294524
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryDipstick tube broken

  9. Fail147,639 miles (+9,908)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,639 miles
    Test number
    339229472896
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryDipstick tube broken

  10. Pass137,731 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    137,731 miles
    Test number
    301100622210
    • AdvisoryCentre brake light is not working
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake is slightly binding
    • AdvisoryOffside steering rack inner joint play
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryReset headlight aim adjuster

  11. Fail137,731 miles (+8,773)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,731 miles
    Test number
    146214622408
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryCentre brake light is not working
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake is slightly binding
    • AdvisoryOffside steering rack inner joint play
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryReset headlight aim adjuster

  12. Pass128,958 miles (+23)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    128,958 miles
    Test number
    586100395021
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  13. Fail128,935 miles (+13,849)3 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,935 miles
    Test number
    629039785090
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  14. Pass115,086 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    115,086 miles
    Test number
    125987394004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail115,086 miles (+9,389)2 failures2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,086 miles
    Test number
    136657294483
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

  16. Pass105,697 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    105,697 miles
    Test number
    166598893010
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  17. Fail105,697 miles (+2,725)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,697 miles
    Test number
    738028793025
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  18. Pass102,972 miles4 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    102,972 miles
    Test number
    999717862088
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteBoth front indicators slightly discoloured
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing low on tread
    • NoteOffside rear brake disc faces slightly corroded and binding slightly by hand

  19. Fail102,972 miles (+5,056)5 failures4 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,972 miles
    Test number
    646906662085
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteBoth front indicators slightly discoloured
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing low on tread
    • NoteOffside rear brake disc faces slightly corroded and binding slightly by hand

  20. Pass97,916 miles (+2,881)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    97,916 miles
    Test number
    819766461053
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteBoth rear wheels binding slightly
    • NoteSlight play in both steering rack inner joints

  21. Pass95,035 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    95,035 miles
    Test number
    194584250466
    • NoteNear side front lower ball joint rubber split

  22. Fail95,035 miles (+5,110)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,035 miles
    Test number
    211784250033
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCondition of near side front door
    • NoteNear side front lower ball joint rubber split

  23. Pass89,925 miles (+6,851)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    89,925 miles
    Test number
    872628159022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass83,074 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    83,074 miles
    Test number
    251824948054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail83,074 miles (+7,850)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,074 miles
    Test number
    861113648026
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  26. Pass75,224 miles (+4,375)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    75,224 miles
    Test number
    131220987483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass70,849 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    70,849 miles
    Test number
    263304716163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail70,849 miles (+717)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,849 miles
    Test number
    852991716125
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  29. Pass70,132 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    70,132 miles
    Test number
    974621266050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y314 BPC

Does Y314 BPC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y314 BPC expired on 13 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y314 BPC?
The MOT on Y314 BPC expired on 13 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y314 BPC done?
Y314 BPC was recorded at 185,087 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2022, an average of 7,024 miles a year.
Has Y314 BPC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y314 BPC has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jun 2020.
Has the mileage on Y314 BPC 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 Y314 BPC find?
Y314 BPC passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2022 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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