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Volkswagen Beetle

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,984 cc

Y38 DRUMOT history

Y38 DRU is a blue petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 9 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 10 Oct 2023 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 127,207 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Oct 2023
Mileage
127,207 mi
At MOT on 11 Oct 2022
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,012 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y38 DRU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
9 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
11 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y38 DRU was last recorded at 127,207 miles on 11 Oct 2022, 266 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Sept 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Aug 2019: 126,093 miles, lower than 126,293 miles on 20 Aug 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
126,941 miles · 4 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
266 miles
Average per year
5,012 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 127,207 miles
  • 2021 – 126,941 miles
  • 2020 – 126,867 miles
  • 2019 – 126,093 miles
  • 2018 – 122,544 miles
  • 2017 – 117,308 miles
  • 2016 – 113,255 miles
  • 2011 – 104,364 miles
  • 2010 – 97,439 miles
  • 2009 – 92,829 miles
  • 2008 – 88,538 miles
  • 2007 – 77,578 miles
  • 2006 – 57,994 miles
  • 2005 – 42,317 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,207 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

18 tests since 3 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,207 miles (+266)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    127,207 miles
    Test number
    613571740631
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass126,941 miles (+74)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    126,941 miles
    Test number
    382246134184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass126,867 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    126,867 miles
    Test number
    934297857271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail126,867 miles (+774)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,867 miles
    Test number
    253531270679
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Upper Position lamp not working n/s/f side light not working. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Lower Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps n/s/r number plate light no working. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass126,093 miles (-200)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    126,093 miles
    Test number
    420000443849

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail126,293 miles (+3,749)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,293 miles
    Test number
    909410104862
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension component mounting modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components cross member has been cut by front wishbone mounting bolt (5.3.3 (c) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

  7. Pass122,544 miles (+5,236)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    122,544 miles
    Test number
    696969720237
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  8. Pass117,308 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    117,308 miles
    Test number
    863585833197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail117,306 miles (+4,051)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,306 miles
    Test number
    974286490250
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureFront brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  10. Pass113,255 miles (+8,891)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    113,255 miles
    Test number
    762523676187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass104,364 miles (+6,925)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    104,364 miles
    Test number
    919932331262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass97,439 miles (+4,610)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    97,439 miles
    Test number
    162826330283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass92,829 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    92,829 miles
    Test number
    773377339234
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail92,829 miles (+4,291)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,829 miles
    Test number
    980216339261
    • DangerousExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • DangerousExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass88,538 miles (+10,960)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    88,538 miles
    Test number
    193389528343
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass77,578 miles (+19,584)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    77,578 miles
    Test number
    761416507353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass57,994 miles (+15,677)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    57,994 miles
    Test number
    271935186233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass42,317 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    42,317 miles
    Test number
    504827105330
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about Y38 DRU

Does Y38 DRU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y38 DRU expired on 10 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y38 DRU?
The MOT on Y38 DRU expired on 10 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y38 DRU done?
Y38 DRU was recorded at 127,207 miles at its MOT on 11 Oct 2022, an average of 5,012 miles a year.
Has Y38 DRU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y38 DRU has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Aug 2020.
Has the mileage on Y38 DRU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Aug 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y38 DRU find?
Y38 DRU passed its latest MOT on 11 Oct 2022 with 1 advisory: offside rear inner suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body sill.

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