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Volkswagen Beetle

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,398 cc

Y3 FEGMOT history

Y3 FEG is a black petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 10 May 2005. Its MOT expired on 10 May 2025 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 92,274 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 May 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 10 May 2025
Mileage
92,274 mi
At MOT on 10 May 2024
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,824 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y3 FEG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,398 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
10 May 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 May 2025
Latest MOT test
10 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y3 FEG was last recorded at 92,274 miles on 10 May 2024, 3,967 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,307 miles · 11 May 2023
Between the last two tests
3,967 miles
Average per year
4,824 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 92,274 miles
  • 2023 – 88,307 miles
  • 2022 – 82,260 miles
  • 2021 – 81,565 miles
  • 2020 – 81,046 miles
  • 2019 – 79,604 miles
  • 2018 – 79,436 miles
  • 2017 – 75,799 miles
  • 2016 – 66,441 miles
  • 2015 – 62,546 miles
  • 2014 – 58,007 miles
  • 2013 – 49,077 miles
  • 2012 – 42,590 miles
  • 2011 – 35,004 miles
  • 2010 – 26,614 miles
  • 2009 – 20,062 miles
  • 2008 – 14,927 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,274 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryReverse lamp not working

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 28 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,274 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2025
    Odometer
    92,274 miles
    Test number
    119785463233
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryReverse lamp not working

  2. Fail92,274 miles (+3,967)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,274 miles
    Test number
    109492836008
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryReverse lamp not working

  3. Pass88,307 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2024
    Odometer
    88,307 miles
    Test number
    971322630779
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail88,307 miles (+6,047)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,307 miles
    Test number
    315091365856
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass82,260 miles (+695)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2023
    Odometer
    82,260 miles
    Test number
    656479407958

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass81,565 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    81,565 miles
    Test number
    367289849732
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail81,562 miles (+516)6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,562 miles
    Test number
    143651697932
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass81,046 miles (+1,442)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    81,046 miles
    Test number
    669289669478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass79,604 miles (+168)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    79,604 miles
    Test number
    362847434085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail79,436 miles (+3,637)3 dangerous8 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,436 miles
    Test number
    770721575739
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousFront Undertray likely to become detached undertray screws missing (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner tread worn to excess (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure centre mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on inner tread...
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  11. Pass75,799 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    75,799 miles
    Test number
    639124244807

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail75,799 miles (+9,358)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,799 miles
    Test number
    457006769653
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

  13. Pass66,441 miles (+3,895)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    66,441 miles
    Test number
    188476507770

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass62,546 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2016
    Odometer
    62,546 miles
    Test number
    996686245193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail62,546 miles (+4,539)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,546 miles
    Test number
    228356945136
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass58,007 miles (+8,930)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2015
    Odometer
    58,007 miles
    Test number
    127158344191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass49,077 miles (+6,487)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2014
    Odometer
    49,077 miles
    Test number
    217581243401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail42,590 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,590 miles
    Test number
    276072652469
    • Repaired at testNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteWindscreen washer bottle is leaking

  19. Pass42,590 miles (+7,586)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2013
    Odometer
    42,590 miles
    Test number
    407902152143
    • NoteWindscreen washer bottle is leaking

  20. Pass35,004 miles (+8,390)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2012
    Odometer
    35,004 miles
    Test number
    229717441122
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  21. Pass26,614 miles (+6,552)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2011
    Odometer
    26,614 miles
    Test number
    900618140131
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass20,062 miles (+5,135)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2010
    Odometer
    20,062 miles
    Test number
    642442459165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass14,927 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2009
    Odometer
    14,927 miles
    Test number
    790109618160
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y3 FEG

Does Y3 FEG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y3 FEG expired on 10 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y3 FEG?
The MOT on Y3 FEG expired on 10 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y3 FEG done?
Y3 FEG was recorded at 92,274 miles at its MOT on 10 May 2024, an average of 4,824 miles a year.
Has Y3 FEG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y3 FEG has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 10 May 2024.
Has the mileage on Y3 FEG 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 Y3 FEG find?
Y3 FEG passed its latest MOT on 10 May 2024 with 5 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 2 more.

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