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Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,600 cc

Y876 NUAMOT history

Y876 NUA is a silver petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 15 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 28 Oct 2022 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 112,776 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Oct 2022
Mileage
112,776 mi
At MOT on 4 Oct 2022
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,428 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y876 NUA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
15 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Oct 2022
Latest MOT test
4 Oct 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y876 NUA was last recorded at 112,776 miles on 4 Oct 2022, 1,149 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,627 miles · 13 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
1,149 miles
Average per year
4,428 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 112,776 miles
  • 2021 – 111,627 miles
  • 2020 – 110,406 miles
  • 2019 – 107,610 miles
  • 2018 – 104,326 miles
  • 2017 – 101,553 miles
  • 2016 – 99,028 miles
  • 2015 – 94,042 miles
  • 2014 – 88,819 miles
  • 2013 – 82,246 miles
  • 2012 – 76,008 miles
  • 2011 – 69,727 miles
  • 2010 – 62,467 miles
  • 2009 – 57,352 miles
  • 2008 – 52,635 miles
  • 2007 – 46,644 miles
  • 2006 – 40,588 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail112,776 miles
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

What MOT failures 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 has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Both rear tyres show signs of cracking in sidewalls and tread area but not to ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 15 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail112,776 miles (+1,149)6 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,776 miles
    Test number
    212197834964
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  2. Pass111,627 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    111,627 miles
    Test number
    730860394710
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail111,627 miles (+1,221)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,627 miles
    Test number
    437913729687
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • 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))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass110,406 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    110,406 miles
    Test number
    351944271433
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres show signs of cracking in sidewalls and tread area but not to ply or cords

  5. Fail110,406 miles (+2,796)2 dangerous6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,406 miles
    Test number
    287685262415
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced central lower sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres show signs of cracking in sidewalls and tread area but not to ply or cords

  6. Pass107,610 miles (+3,284)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    107,610 miles
    Test number
    409528113061
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass104,326 miles (+2,773)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    104,326 miles
    Test number
    280789044084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass101,553 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    101,553 miles
    Test number
    363023307472
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Fail101,553 miles (+2,525)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,553 miles
    Test number
    342788933089
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass99,028 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    99,028 miles
    Test number
    686675780007
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  11. Fail99,028 miles (+4,986)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,028 miles
    Test number
    390260342685
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  12. Pass94,042 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    94,042 miles
    Test number
    977810275136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail94,041 miles (+5,222)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,041 miles
    Test number
    217799265187
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass88,819 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    88,819 miles
    Test number
    815138364166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail88,818 miles (+6,572)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,818 miles
    Test number
    327757464199
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  16. Pass82,246 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    82,246 miles
    Test number
    817264663199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail82,246 miles (+6,238)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,246 miles
    Test number
    747024063148
    • DangerousStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

  18. Pass76,008 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    76,008 miles
    Test number
    916324762154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail76,006 miles (+6,279)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,006 miles
    Test number
    319254362104
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  20. Pass69,727 miles (+7,260)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    69,727 miles
    Test number
    945588361188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass62,467 miles (+5,115)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    62,467 miles
    Test number
    830686460126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass57,352 miles (+4,717)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    57,352 miles
    Test number
    230140169132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail52,635 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,635 miles
    Test number
    320060878194
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  24. Pass52,635 miles (+5,991)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    52,635 miles
    Test number
    880010378126
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  25. Pass46,644 miles (+6,056)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    46,644 miles
    Test number
    413705967145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass40,588 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    40,588 miles
    Test number
    711196266153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y876 NUA

Does Y876 NUA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y876 NUA expired on 28 Oct 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y876 NUA?
The MOT on Y876 NUA expired on 28 Oct 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y876 NUA done?
Y876 NUA was recorded at 112,776 miles at its MOT on 4 Oct 2022, an average of 4,428 miles a year.
Has Y876 NUA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y876 NUA has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on Y876 NUA 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 NUA find?
Y876 NUA failed its latest MOT on 4 Oct 2022 with 6 major defects and 6 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe excessively corroded; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill; offside rear brake pipe excessively corroded, and 9 more.

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