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Volkswagen Beetle

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,984 cc

Y38 YRPMOT history

Y38 YRP is a blue petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 5 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 8 Oct 2026 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 94,006 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Oct 2026
Mileage
94,006 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2025
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,570 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y38 YRP
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
5 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y38 YRP was last recorded at 94,006 miles on 9 Oct 2025, 4,893 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,113 miles · 17 May 2024
Between the last two tests
4,893 miles
Average per year
3,570 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 94,006 miles
  • 2024 – 89,113 miles
  • 2021 – 88,026 miles
  • 2020 – 80,715 miles
  • 2019 – 79,083 miles
  • 2018 – 77,488 miles
  • 2017 – 74,731 miles
  • 2016 – 70,136 miles
  • 2015 – 65,558 miles
  • 2014 – 61,624 miles
  • 2013 – 56,587 miles
  • 2012 – 51,413 miles
  • 2011 – 45,998 miles
  • 2010 – 40,739 miles
  • 2009 – 34,735 miles
  • 2008 – 30,860 miles
  • 2007 – 27,706 miles
  • 2006 – 24,568 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,006 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Outer Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 26 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,006 miles (+4,893)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    94,006 miles
    Test number
    785258928459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass89,113 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2025
    Odometer
    89,113 miles
    Test number
    438038081959
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryGearbox diff casing broken and sump pan

  3. Fail89,112 miles (+1,086)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,112 miles
    Test number
    706943549537
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass88,026 miles (+7,311)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    88,026 miles
    Test number
    175249398901
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass80,715 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    80,715 miles
    Test number
    921906065941
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail80,708 miles (+1,625)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,708 miles
    Test number
    425457778548
    • MajorRear Coil spring fractured or broken both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective worn (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass79,083 miles (+9)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    79,083 miles
    Test number
    490457832682
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail79,074 miles (+1,586)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,074 miles
    Test number
    565811688381
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass77,488 miles (+2,757)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2019
    Odometer
    77,488 miles
    Test number
    274495257562

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass74,731 miles (+4,595)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2018
    Odometer
    74,731 miles
    Test number
    131760298515
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  11. Pass70,136 miles (+4,578)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2017
    Odometer
    70,136 miles
    Test number
    410021076478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail65,558 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,558 miles
    Test number
    248313305120
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  13. Pass65,558 miles (+3,934)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2016
    Odometer
    65,558 miles
    Test number
    335143105180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass61,624 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2015
    Odometer
    61,624 miles
    Test number
    607332334115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail61,621 miles (+5,034)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,621 miles
    Test number
    749412034174
    • 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  16. Pass56,587 miles (+5,174)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2014
    Odometer
    56,587 miles
    Test number
    265590933114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass51,413 miles (+5,415)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    51,413 miles
    Test number
    197597772015
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass45,998 miles (+5,259)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    45,998 miles
    Test number
    756158981011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass40,739 miles (+6,004)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    40,739 miles
    Test number
    743602500155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass34,735 miles (+3,875)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    34,735 miles
    Test number
    614386689076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass30,860 miles (+3,154)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    30,860 miles
    Test number
    650430508188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass27,706 miles (+3,138)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    27,706 miles
    Test number
    671285197095
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteNearside and offside front tyres wearing low on the outside edges

  23. Pass24,568 miles (+15)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    24,568 miles
    Test number
    750417016182
    • NoteBOTH FRONT WORN ON EDGES

  24. Fail24,553 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,553 miles
    Test number
    320929616103
    • 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)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Questions about Y38 YRP

Does Y38 YRP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y38 YRP expired on 8 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y38 YRP?
The MOT on Y38 YRP expired on 8 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y38 YRP done?
Y38 YRP was recorded at 94,006 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2025, an average of 3,570 miles a year.
Has Y38 YRP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y38 YRP has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 14 May 2024.
Has the mileage on Y38 YRP 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 YRP find?
Y38 YRP passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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