Volkswagen Beetle
Green · Petrol · 2001 · 1,595 cc
Y876 FHJMOT history
Y876 FHJ is a green petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 23 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 1 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 99,216 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 99,216 mi
- At MOT on 24 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 21 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 3,910 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y876 FHJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Beetle
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,595 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 23 Apr 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y876 FHJ was last recorded at 99,216 miles on 24 Jul 2026, 581 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 98,635 miles · 2 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 581 miles
- Average per year
- 3,910 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 99,216 miles
- 2025 – 98,635 miles
- 2024 – 97,699 miles
- 2023 – 96,278 miles
- 2022 – 95,073 miles
- 2021 – 94,329 miles
- 2020 – 93,709 miles
- 2019 – 86,193 miles
- 2018 – 77,543 miles
- 2017 – 64,733 miles
- 2016 – 58,294 miles
- 2015 – 54,805 miles
- 2014 – 51,981 miles
- 2013 – 49,957 miles
- 2012 – 47,044 miles
- 2011 – 41,812 miles
- 2010 – 35,360 miles
- 2009 – 32,742 miles
- 2008 – 29,855 miles
- 2007 – 22,560 miles
- 2006 – 20,090 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass99,216 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
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.
Engine cover fitted
Advisory5 MOTs, 2017–2020
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits
Major3 MOTs, 2020–2026
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Full MOT history
27 tests since 29 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass99,216 miles11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 99,216 miles
- Test number
- 771886145649
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail99,216 miles (+581)3 major11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,216 miles
- Test number
- 734872525221
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass98,635 miles (+60)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 98,635 miles
- Test number
- 679103645005
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail98,575 miles (+876)2 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,575 miles
- Test number
- 801775813273
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front headlamp slightly loose
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass97,699 miles (+1,421)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 97,699 miles
- Test number
- 398871225061
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Pass96,278 miles (+1,205)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 96,278 miles
- Test number
- 508877749030
- AdvisoryEml on, not testable for pre 1 July 2003 vehicles
Pass95,073 miles (+744)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 95,073 miles
- Test number
- 195866113750
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass94,329 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 94,329 miles
- Test number
- 412284547537
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail94,329 miles (+620)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,329 miles
- Test number
- 818444402827
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass93,709 miles (+24)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 93,709 miles
- Test number
- 721739869563
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
Fail93,685 miles (+7,492)4 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,685 miles
- Test number
- 671637200039
- 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))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
Pass86,193 miles (+8,650)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 86,193 miles
- Test number
- 820481584112
- AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
Pass77,543 miles (+12,810)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 77,543 miles
- Test number
- 191874295527
- AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
Pass64,733 miles (+6,439)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 64,733 miles
- Test number
- 753114347393
- AdvisoryCentre stop lamp not working
- AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
Pass58,294 miles (+3,489)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 58,294 miles
- Test number
- 499116606235
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on edge
Pass54,805 miles (+2,824)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 54,805 miles
- Test number
- 147378415138
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass51,981 miles (+2,024)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 51,981 miles
- Test number
- 698988014148
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass49,957 miles (+2,913)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 49,957 miles
- Test number
- 117443413114
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail47,044 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,044 miles
- Test number
- 398698902118
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Pass47,044 miles (+5,232)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 47,044 miles
- Test number
- 596588102185
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,812 miles (+6,452)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 41,812 miles
- Test number
- 465076391065
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,360 miles (+2,618)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 35,360 miles
- Test number
- 164118790469
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass32,742 miles (+2,887)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 32,742 miles
- Test number
- 242969889023
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail29,855 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 29,855 miles
- Test number
- 470500018128
- Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass29,855 miles (+7,295)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 29,855 miles
- Test number
- 564440818127
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,560 miles (+2,470)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 22,560 miles
- Test number
- 841299507111
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,090 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 20,090 miles
- Test number
- 780729816138
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y876 FHJ
- Does Y876 FHJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y876 FHJ is valid until 1 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y876 FHJ?
- The MOT on Y876 FHJ is valid until 1 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y876 FHJ done?
- Y876 FHJ was recorded at 99,216 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2026, an average of 3,910 miles a year.
- Has Y876 FHJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y876 FHJ has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on Y876 FHJ 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 Y876 FHJ find?
- Y876 FHJ passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2026 with 11 advisories: nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 8 more.
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