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Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,984 cc

Y621 LNUMOT history

Y621 LNU is a blue petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 4 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 26 Nov 2024 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 169,677 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Nov 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Nov 2024
Mileage
169,677 mi
At MOT on 27 Nov 2023
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,532 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y621 LNU
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
4 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
27 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y621 LNU was last recorded at 169,677 miles on 27 Nov 2023, 50 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,627 miles · 21 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
50 miles
Average per year
7,532 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 169,677 miles
  • 2022 – 162,574 miles
  • 2021 – 159,270 miles
  • 2020 – 153,013 miles
  • 2019 – 142,402 miles
  • 2018 – 120,205 miles
  • 2017 – 109,335 miles
  • 2016 – 104,154 miles
  • 2015 – 97,582 miles
  • 2014 – 89,456 miles
  • 2013 – 81,762 miles
  • 2012 – 75,897 miles
  • 2011 – 68,461 miles
  • 2010 – 63,156 miles
  • 2009 – 59,232 miles
  • 2008 – 54,431 miles
  • 2007 – 46,564 miles
  • 2006 – 37,176 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,677 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2007–2016

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2016

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2015

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 25 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,677 miles (+50)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    169,677 miles
    Test number
    576918551179
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail169,627 miles (+7,053)5 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,627 miles
    Test number
    743030984529
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass162,574 miles (+3,304)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    162,574 miles
    Test number
    214131883186
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass159,270 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    159,270 miles
    Test number
    340682931367
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryN/s/f accident damaged

  5. Fail159,270 miles (+6,257)2 dangerous2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,270 miles
    Test number
    618621798181
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryN/s/f accident damaged

  6. Pass153,013 miles (+7)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    153,013 miles
    Test number
    113360522177
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail153,006 miles (+10,604)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,006 miles
    Test number
    726030309046
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass142,402 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    142,402 miles
    Test number
    201646501403
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail142,401 miles (+22,196)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,401 miles
    Test number
    143476463903
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass120,205 miles (+230)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    120,205 miles
    Test number
    947376468134
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail119,975 miles (+10,640)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,975 miles
    Test number
    691391552636
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass109,335 miles (+5,181)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    109,335 miles
    Test number
    388860128484
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass104,154 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    104,154 miles
    Test number
    931192531053
    • AdvisoryNearside head lamp loose
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Fail104,154 miles (+6,572)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,154 miles
    Test number
    441601814755
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside head lamp loose
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass97,582 miles (+69)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    97,582 miles
    Test number
    914353663271
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs corroding

  16. Fail97,513 miles (+8,057)5 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,513 miles
    Test number
    306588677862
    • 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass89,456 miles (+7,694)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    89,456 miles
    Test number
    888082044217
    • NoteChip to screen
    • NoteOffside & nearside front steering arms slight play

  18. Pass81,762 miles (+5,865)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    81,762 miles
    Test number
    766285233248
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  19. Pass75,897 miles (+7,436)1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    75,897 miles
    Test number
    115691142200
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteFront tyres cracking
    • NoteNearsided rear brake squeaking

  20. Pass68,461 miles (+5,305)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    68,461 miles
    Test number
    577092241290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass63,156 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    63,156 miles
    Test number
    732434360055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail63,156 miles (+3,924)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,156 miles
    Test number
    882663360020
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  23. Pass59,232 miles (+4,801)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2010
    Odometer
    59,232 miles
    Test number
    261852219167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass54,431 miles (+7,867)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2009
    Odometer
    54,431 miles
    Test number
    654047528119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass46,564 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2008
    Odometer
    46,564 miles
    Test number
    281694227481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail46,528 miles (+9,352)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,528 miles
    Test number
    811151027129
    • 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  27. Pass37,176 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2007
    Odometer
    37,176 miles
    Test number
    621745216189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass37,176 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    37,176 miles
    Test number
    203145616154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y621 LNU

Does Y621 LNU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y621 LNU expired on 26 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y621 LNU?
The MOT on Y621 LNU expired on 26 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y621 LNU done?
Y621 LNU was recorded at 169,677 miles at its MOT on 27 Nov 2023, an average of 7,532 miles a year.
Has Y621 LNU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y621 LNU has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on Y621 LNU 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 Y621 LNU find?
Y621 LNU passed its latest MOT on 27 Nov 2023 with 9 advisories: central rear lower brake pipe slightly damaged; coolant leak; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 6 more.

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