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Volkswagen Beetle

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,595 cc

Y32 EDAMOT history

Y32 EDA is a silver petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 12 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 3 Mar 2023 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 106,071 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Mar 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Mar 2023
Mileage
106,071 mi
At MOT on 2 Mar 2023
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,850 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y32 EDA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
12 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
2 Mar 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y32 EDA was last recorded at 106,071 miles on 2 Mar 2023, 1,546 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,525 miles · 4 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
1,546 miles
Average per year
2,850 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 106,071 miles
  • 2022 – 104,525 miles
  • 2021 – 102,704 miles
  • 2020 – 101,345 miles
  • 2019 – 98,713 miles
  • 2018 – 95,974 miles
  • 2017 – 92,287 miles
  • 2016 – 88,636 miles
  • 2015 – 84,235 miles
  • 2014 – 81,440 miles
  • 2013 – 77,920 miles
  • 2012 – 75,337 miles
  • 2011 – 71,765 miles
  • 2010 – 68,791 miles
  • 2009 – 65,251 miles
  • 2008 – 62,469 miles
  • 2007 – 60,258 miles
  • 2006 – 57,508 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail106,071 miles
  • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill/floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sleeve (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

25 tests since 16 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail106,071 miles (+1,546)1 dangerous3 major2 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,071 miles
    Test number
    112579623374
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill/floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sleeve (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass104,525 miles (+1,821)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    104,525 miles
    Test number
    272853962781
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass102,704 miles (+1,359)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    102,704 miles
    Test number
    130899747055
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass101,345 miles (+2,632)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    101,345 miles
    Test number
    127560793527
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear outer non structural sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside outer non structural sill corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass98,713 miles (+2,739)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    98,713 miles
    Test number
    338626761017
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass95,974 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    95,974 miles
    Test number
    454618347208
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  7. Fail95,974 miles (+3,687)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,974 miles
    Test number
    441660832633
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  8. Pass92,287 miles (+3,651)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    92,287 miles
    Test number
    727875754433
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  9. Pass88,636 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    88,636 miles
    Test number
    610110111534
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edges on raised platform sections of tread.

  10. Fail88,636 miles (+4,401)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,636 miles
    Test number
    480807012088
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edges on raised platform sections of tread.

  11. Pass84,235 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    84,235 miles
    Test number
    726442845019
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Fail84,235 miles (+2,795)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,235 miles
    Test number
    169132945060
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass81,440 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    81,440 miles
    Test number
    885439324015
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Fail81,440 miles (+3,520)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,440 miles
    Test number
    737309424003
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass77,920 miles (+2,583)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    77,920 miles
    Test number
    746909443073
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted to n/s/r seat preventing full inspection of belt
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteTraction control light on

  16. Pass75,337 miles (+3,572)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    75,337 miles
    Test number
    849138132070
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteESP warning lamp indicates a fault.

  17. Fail71,765 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,765 miles
    Test number
    777949331073
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Pass71,765 miles (+2,974)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    71,765 miles
    Test number
    858199331045
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Pass68,791 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    68,791 miles
    Test number
    104563450042
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail68,791 miles (+3,540)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,791 miles
    Test number
    780703650028
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass65,251 miles (+2,782)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    65,251 miles
    Test number
    691669049039
    • NoteSmall cut in nearside tyre outer sidewall.

  22. Pass62,469 miles (+2,211)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    62,469 miles
    Test number
    604569548090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail60,258 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,258 miles
    Test number
    120406527089
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

  24. Pass60,258 miles (+2,750)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    60,258 miles
    Test number
    433196627089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass57,508 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    57,508 miles
    Test number
    172897846457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y32 EDA

Does Y32 EDA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y32 EDA expired on 3 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y32 EDA?
The MOT on Y32 EDA expired on 3 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y32 EDA done?
Y32 EDA was recorded at 106,071 miles at its MOT on 2 Mar 2023, an average of 2,850 miles a year.
Has Y32 EDA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y32 EDA has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on Y32 EDA 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 Y32 EDA find?
Y32 EDA failed its latest MOT on 2 Mar 2023 with 1 dangerous defect, 3 major defects, 2 minor defects and 13 advisories: offside rear tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure; emissions unable to be completed; nearside seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill/floor, and 16 more.

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