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Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,984 cc

Y36 RDXMOT history

Y36 RDX is a silver petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 23 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 16 Oct 2023 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 134,463 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Oct 2023
Mileage
134,463 mi
At MOT on 17 Oct 2022
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,699 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y36 RDX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
23 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
17 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y36 RDX was last recorded at 134,463 miles on 17 Oct 2022, 56 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,407 miles · 10 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
56 miles
Average per year
4,699 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 134,463 miles
  • 2021 – 124,085 miles
  • 2020 – 121,663 miles
  • 2019 – 119,922 miles
  • 2018 – 119,047 miles
  • 2017 – 116,705 miles
  • 2016 – 115,861 miles
  • 2015 – 112,253 miles
  • 2014 – 111,013 miles
  • 2013 – 109,066 miles
  • 2012 – 106,961 miles
  • 2011 – 102,748 miles
  • 2010 – 95,184 miles
  • 2009 – 87,680 miles
  • 2008 – 74,671 miles
  • 2007 – 65,265 miles
  • 2006 – 56,658 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,463 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2015

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass134,463 miles (+56)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    134,463 miles
    Test number
    410766918837
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail134,407 miles (+10,322)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,407 miles
    Test number
    973907418615
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass124,085 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    124,085 miles
    Test number
    372023596128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail124,073 miles (+2,410)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,073 miles
    Test number
    783454658277
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Dangerous (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass121,663 miles (+1,741)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    121,663 miles
    Test number
    944910650200
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass119,922 miles (+875)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    119,922 miles
    Test number
    394199557365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass119,047 miles (+2,342)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    119,047 miles
    Test number
    339697151196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass116,705 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    116,705 miles
    Test number
    523942365863

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail116,703 miles (+842)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,703 miles
    Test number
    755061770808
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass115,861 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    115,861 miles
    Test number
    638250098625
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust silencer corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre lightly cracked/perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre lightly cracked/perished

  11. Fail115,861 miles (+3,608)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,861 miles
    Test number
    192382499001
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust silencer corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre lightly cracked/perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre lightly cracked/perished

  12. Pass112,253 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    112,253 miles
    Test number
    126924165426
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteEngine oil leak
    • NoteOffside rear tyre walls perishing

  13. Fail112,253 miles (+1,240)4 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,253 miles
    Test number
    786793865081
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteEngine oil leak
    • NoteOffside rear tyre walls perishing

  14. Pass111,013 miles (+1,947)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    111,013 miles
    Test number
    195699464463
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine oil leak
    • NoteExhaust rattle from cat section

  15. Pass109,066 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    109,066 miles
    Test number
    686760083077
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Fail109,066 miles (+2,105)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,066 miles
    Test number
    586280083055
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass106,961 miles (+4,213)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    106,961 miles
    Test number
    179323582464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass102,748 miles (+7,564)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    102,748 miles
    Test number
    877549161048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass95,184 miles (+7,504)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    95,184 miles
    Test number
    463150560004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass87,680 miles (+13,009)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    87,680 miles
    Test number
    151352479041
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  21. Pass74,671 miles (+9,406)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    74,671 miles
    Test number
    584177078078
    • 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. Pass65,265 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    65,265 miles
    Test number
    373945767083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail65,265 miles (+8,607)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,265 miles
    Test number
    820045467099
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  24. Pass56,658 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    56,658 miles
    Test number
    461206386008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y36 RDX

Does Y36 RDX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y36 RDX expired on 16 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y36 RDX?
The MOT on Y36 RDX expired on 16 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y36 RDX done?
Y36 RDX was recorded at 134,463 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2022, an average of 4,699 miles a year.
Has Y36 RDX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y36 RDX has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on Y36 RDX 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 Y36 RDX find?
Y36 RDX passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2022 with 3 advisories: front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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