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Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow · Petrol · 2001 · 1,595 cc

Y869 FVWMOT history

Y869 FVW is a yellow petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 18 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 2 Oct 2024 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 79,131 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Oct 2024
Mileage
79,131 mi
At MOT on 3 Oct 2023
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,841 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y869 FVW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
18 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
3 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y869 FVW was last recorded at 79,131 miles on 3 Oct 2023, 2,473 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,658 miles · 2 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
2,473 miles
Average per year
1,841 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 79,131 miles
  • 2022 – 76,658 miles
  • 2020 – 76,578 miles
  • 2019 – 76,263 miles
  • 2018 – 74,350 miles
  • 2017 – 73,390 miles
  • 2016 – 72,803 miles
  • 2015 – 72,144 miles
  • 2014 – 70,216 miles
  • 2013 – 68,595 miles
  • 2012 – 66,813 miles
  • 2011 – 63,798 miles
  • 2010 – 59,661 miles
  • 2009 – 57,110 miles
  • 2008 – 53,518 miles
  • 2007 – 51,032 miles
  • 2006 – 47,048 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,131 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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.

  • Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 29 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,131 miles (+2,473)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    79,131 miles
    Test number
    606535255791
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass76,658 miles (+80)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    76,658 miles
    Test number
    613304077526

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass76,578 miles (+315)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    76,578 miles
    Test number
    473252959198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass76,263 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    76,263 miles
    Test number
    467449554246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail76,263 miles (+1,913)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,263 miles
    Test number
    626042904261
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  6. Pass74,350 miles (+960)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    74,350 miles
    Test number
    199746605603

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass73,390 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    73,390 miles
    Test number
    781615353146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail73,389 miles (+586)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,389 miles
    Test number
    382157146380
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

  9. Pass72,803 miles (+659)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    72,803 miles
    Test number
    387318512503

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass72,144 miles (+1,928)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    72,144 miles
    Test number
    438929365159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail70,216 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,216 miles
    Test number
    319784454133
    • Repaired at testCentre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  12. Pass70,216 miles (+1,621)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    70,216 miles
    Test number
    907724654152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass68,595 miles (+49)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    68,595 miles
    Test number
    817317273144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail68,546 miles (+1,733)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,546 miles
    Test number
    405955353199
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

  15. Pass66,813 miles (+3,015)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    66,813 miles
    Test number
    318749752147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass63,798 miles (+4,137)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    63,798 miles
    Test number
    186614461155
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteWarning light on

  17. Pass59,661 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    59,661 miles
    Test number
    193543960189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail59,661 miles (+2,551)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,661 miles
    Test number
    451513160136
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  19. Pass57,110 miles (+3,592)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    57,110 miles
    Test number
    151414669117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass53,518 miles (+2,486)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    53,518 miles
    Test number
    741579958126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass51,032 miles (+3,984)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    51,032 miles
    Test number
    251650267161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass47,048 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    47,048 miles
    Test number
    282499016197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y869 FVW

Does Y869 FVW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y869 FVW expired on 2 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y869 FVW?
The MOT on Y869 FVW expired on 2 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y869 FVW done?
Y869 FVW was recorded at 79,131 miles at its MOT on 3 Oct 2023, an average of 1,841 miles a year.
Has Y869 FVW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y869 FVW has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jun 2019.
Has the mileage on Y869 FVW 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 Y869 FVW find?
Y869 FVW passed its latest MOT on 3 Oct 2023 with 1 advisory: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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