Volkswagen Beetle
Green · Petrol · 2001 · 1,984 cc
Y872 XRNMOT history
Y872 XRN is a green petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 24 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 29 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 141,407 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 141,407 mi
- At MOT on 17 Aug 2023
- MOT tests
- 25
- 21 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 5,478 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y872 XRN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Beetle
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,984 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 24 Apr 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 29 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y872 XRN was last recorded at 141,407 miles on 17 Aug 2023, 19 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Aug 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 141,388 miles · 10 Aug 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 19 miles
- Average per year
- 5,478 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 141,407 miles
- 2022 – 134,513 miles
- 2021 – 131,429 miles
- 2020 – 128,270 miles
- 2019 – 124,469 miles
- 2018 – 120,979 miles
- 2017 – 117,136 miles
- 2016 – 111,074 miles
- 2015 – 105,328 miles
- 2014 – 100,180 miles
- 2013 – 95,062 miles
- 2012 – 90,693 miles
- 2011 – 84,571 miles
- 2010 – 80,805 miles
- 2009 – 76,411 miles
- 2008 – 68,235 miles
- 2007 – 58,210 miles
- 2006 – 47,552 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
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 has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Engine warning light on
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front 2 rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front 2 rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
25 tests since 29 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
PassMileage not read1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 820326730667
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
PassMileage not read7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 798170238463
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front 2 rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front 2 rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryEngine warning light on
FailMileage not read3 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 954453399012
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front 2 rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front 2 rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryEngine warning light on
PassMileage not read2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 863469719955
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass141,407 miles (+19)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 141,407 miles
- Test number
- 122578057173
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail141,388 miles (+6,875)9 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,388 miles
- Test number
- 834915886055
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryEngine warning light on
Pass134,513 miles (+3,084)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 134,513 miles
- Test number
- 697345766399
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass131,429 miles (+3,159)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 131,429 miles
- Test number
- 209981248371
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel o/s and n/s rack ends slight play (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass128,270 miles (+3,801)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 128,270 miles
- Test number
- 438907998751
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass124,469 miles (+3,490)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 124,469 miles
- Test number
- 781303255019
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres nearing wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))
Pass120,979 miles (+3,843)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 120,979 miles
- Test number
- 541400602622
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass117,136 miles (+6,062)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 117,136 miles
- Test number
- 324510186068
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass111,074 miles (+179)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 111,074 miles
- Test number
- 429067211660
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush AT LIMIT (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail110,895 miles (+5,567)12 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,895 miles
- Test number
- 955605147945
- 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)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
- FailureOffside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass105,328 miles (+5,148)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 105,328 miles
- Test number
- 245727065433
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteMil on
Pass100,180 miles (+5,118)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 100,180 miles
- Test number
- 547860164146
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,062 miles (+4,369)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 95,062 miles
- Test number
- 848194163183
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,693 miles (+6,122)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 90,693 miles
- Test number
- 687409072113
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,571 miles (+3,766)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 84,571 miles
- Test number
- 657299001160
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,805 miles (+4,394)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 80,805 miles
- Test number
- 473757690060
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,411 miles (+8,176)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 76,411 miles
- Test number
- 853038019197
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,235 miles (+48)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 68,235 miles
- Test number
- 593812278193
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail68,187 miles (+9,977)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,187 miles
- Test number
- 243511678452
- FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass58,210 miles (+10,658)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 58,210 miles
- Test number
- 834215567166
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,552 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 47,552 miles
- Test number
- 890050786117
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y872 XRN
- Does Y872 XRN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y872 XRN is valid until 29 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y872 XRN?
- The MOT on Y872 XRN is valid until 29 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y872 XRN done?
- Y872 XRN was recorded at 141,407 miles at its MOT on 17 Aug 2023, an average of 5,478 miles a year.
- Has Y872 XRN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y872 XRN has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2025.
- Has the mileage on Y872 XRN 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 Y872 XRN find?
- Y872 XRN passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill, and 3 more.
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