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Volkswagen Beetle

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,595 cc

Y49 YBPMOT history

Y49 YBP is a red petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 8 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 17 Oct 2024 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 127,234 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Oct 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Oct 2024
Mileage
127,234 mi
At MOT on 4 Oct 2023
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,338 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y49 YBP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
8 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
4 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y49 YBP was last recorded at 127,234 miles on 4 Oct 2023, 10,003 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,231 miles · 13 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
10,003 miles
Average per year
5,338 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 127,234 miles
  • 2022 – 117,231 miles
  • 2021 – 108,205 miles
  • 2020 – 104,873 miles
  • 2019 – 99,940 miles
  • 2018 – 97,360 miles
  • 2017 – 92,423 miles
  • 2016 – 91,424 miles
  • 2015 – 81,323 miles
  • 2014 – 73,985 miles
  • 2013 – 65,177 miles
  • 2012 – 56,170 miles
  • 2011 – 49,803 miles
  • 2010 – 45,485 miles
  • 2009 – 42,766 miles
  • 2008 – 40,347 miles
  • 2007 – 37,744 miles
  • 2006 – 35,169 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,234 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 6 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,234 miles (+10,003)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    127,234 miles
    Test number
    382797854795
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. Pass117,231 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    117,231 miles
    Test number
    621808193224
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Fail117,229 miles (+9,024)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,229 miles
    Test number
    474055392078
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass108,205 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    108,205 miles
    Test number
    787110194374
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Fail108,205 miles (+3,332)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,205 miles
    Test number
    116708613526
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass104,873 miles (+4,933)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    104,873 miles
    Test number
    865170315987
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyres have small cracks between treads
  7. Pass99,940 miles (+2,580)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    99,940 miles
    Test number
    400633293495
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake slightly binding
    • AdvisoryTraction light on
  8. Pass97,360 miles (+4,937)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    97,360 miles
    Test number
    184949616402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass92,423 miles (+999)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    92,423 miles
    Test number
    483565269972
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
  10. Pass91,424 miles (+10,101)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    91,424 miles
    Test number
    799678557942

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass81,323 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    81,323 miles
    Test number
    825256215237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail81,323 miles (+7,338)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,323 miles
    Test number
    326115315492
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
  13. Pass73,985 miles (+8,808)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    73,985 miles
    Test number
    235984374445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass65,177 miles (+9,007)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    65,177 miles
    Test number
    276445163460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass56,170 miles (+6,367)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    56,170 miles
    Test number
    535927662175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass49,803 miles (+4,318)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    49,803 miles
    Test number
    587632671113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass45,485 miles (+2,719)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    45,485 miles
    Test number
    484260590165
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  18. Pass42,766 miles (+2,419)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    42,766 miles
    Test number
    721083009251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass40,347 miles (+2,603)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    40,347 miles
    Test number
    372783008493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass37,744 miles (+2,575)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    37,744 miles
    Test number
    913870707251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass35,169 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    35,169 miles
    Test number
    662287586167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y49 YBP

Does Y49 YBP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y49 YBP expired on 17 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y49 YBP?
The MOT on Y49 YBP expired on 17 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y49 YBP done?
Y49 YBP was recorded at 127,234 miles at its MOT on 4 Oct 2023, an average of 5,338 miles a year.
Has Y49 YBP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y49 YBP has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on Y49 YBP 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 Y49 YBP find?
Y49 YBP passed its latest MOT on 4 Oct 2023 with 3 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded.

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