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Volkswagen Beetle

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,984 cc

Y38 NPUMOT history

Y38 NPU is a silver petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 1 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 7 Nov 2024 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 82,885 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Nov 2024
Mileage
82,885 mi
At MOT on 24 Oct 2023
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,505 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y38 NPU
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
1 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
24 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y38 NPU was last recorded at 82,885 miles on 24 Oct 2023, 4,460 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
78,425 miles · 8 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
4,460 miles
Average per year
2,505 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 82,885 miles
  • 2022 – 78,425 miles
  • 2021 – 76,042 miles
  • 2020 – 75,832 miles
  • 2019 – 74,125 miles
  • 2018 – 69,830 miles
  • 2017 – 65,989 miles
  • 2016 – 64,054 miles
  • 2015 – 62,793 miles
  • 2014 – 61,114 miles
  • 2013 – 58,524 miles
  • 2012 – 56,265 miles
  • 2011 – 53,896 miles
  • 2010 – 51,461 miles
  • 2009 – 48,956 miles
  • 2008 – 47,164 miles
  • 2007 – 45,696 miles
  • 2006 – 42,160 miles
  • 2005 – 36,968 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,885 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective nearside & offside - scratched and weathered (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 25 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,885 miles2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    82,885 miles
    Test number
    892928854674
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective nearside & offside - scratched and weathered (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail82,885 miles (+4,460)1 repaired2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,885 miles
    Test number
    938252727379
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective nearside & offside - scratched and weathered (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass78,425 miles (+2,383)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    78,425 miles
    Test number
    159875517293
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChip to windscreen
    • AdvisoryHeadlights weathered
    • AdvisoryOil residue engine and gearbox areas

  4. Pass76,042 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    76,042 miles
    Test number
    529030588330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail76,042 miles (+210)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,042 miles
    Test number
    606907220918
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass75,832 miles (+1,707)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    75,832 miles
    Test number
    697068492948

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass74,125 miles (+4,295)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    74,125 miles
    Test number
    531210665263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass69,830 miles (+3,841)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    69,830 miles
    Test number
    839993326541

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass65,989 miles (+1,935)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    65,989 miles
    Test number
    888949685984

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass64,054 miles (+1,261)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    64,054 miles
    Test number
    764312661015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass62,793 miles (+1,679)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    62,793 miles
    Test number
    355846365119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass61,114 miles (+2,590)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    61,114 miles
    Test number
    547400264105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass58,524 miles (+2,259)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    58,524 miles
    Test number
    676652363107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass56,265 miles (+2,369)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    56,265 miles
    Test number
    208465662403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass53,896 miles (+2,435)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    53,896 miles
    Test number
    709884261199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass51,461 miles (+2,505)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    51,461 miles
    Test number
    773346760151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass48,956 miles (+1,792)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    48,956 miles
    Test number
    771539559100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass47,164 miles (+1,468)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    47,164 miles
    Test number
    681561468144
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass45,696 miles (+3,536)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    45,696 miles
    Test number
    614683987167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass42,160 miles (+5,192)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    42,160 miles
    Test number
    441055376180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass36,968 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    36,968 miles
    Test number
    111676575124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y38 NPU

Does Y38 NPU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y38 NPU expired on 7 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y38 NPU?
The MOT on Y38 NPU expired on 7 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y38 NPU done?
Y38 NPU was recorded at 82,885 miles at its MOT on 24 Oct 2023, an average of 2,505 miles a year.
Has Y38 NPU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y38 NPU has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on Y38 NPU 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 Y38 NPU find?
Y38 NPU passed its latest MOT on 24 Oct 2023 with 2 minor defects and 8 advisories: headlamp lens slightly defective nearside & offside - scratched and weathered; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, and 7 more.

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