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Volkswagen Beetle

Purple · Petrol · 2001 · 1,595 cc

Y877 GTCMOT history

Y877 GTC is a purple petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 27 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 18 Jan 2025 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 118,125 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Jan 2025
Mileage
118,125 mi
At MOT on 15 Jan 2024
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,037 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y877 GTC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
27 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
15 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y877 GTC was last recorded at 118,125 miles on 15 Jan 2024, 47 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,078 miles · 12 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
47 miles
Average per year
5,037 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 118,125 miles
  • 2022 – 113,906 miles
  • 2021 – 95,813 miles
  • 2019 – 95,795 miles
  • 2018 – 93,354 miles
  • 2017 – 88,087 miles
  • 2016 – 81,331 miles
  • 2015 – 72,219 miles
  • 2014 – 68,481 miles
  • 2013 – 61,182 miles
  • 2012 – 54,217 miles
  • 2011 – 48,810 miles
  • 2010 – 43,849 miles
  • 2009 – 40,333 miles
  • 2008 – 36,884 miles
  • 2007 – 33,610 miles
  • 2006 – 29,846 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,125 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2014

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2014

Full MOT history

26 tests since 7 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,125 miles (+47)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    118,125 miles
    Test number
    445614202774
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail118,078 miles (+4,172)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,078 miles
    Test number
    732177664375
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed smoke from exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass113,906 miles (+9,383)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    113,906 miles
    Test number
    389147869353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass104,523 miles (+8,710)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    104,523 miles
    Test number
    933410967477
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass95,813 miles (+18)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    95,813 miles
    Test number
    596745070986
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail95,795 miles (+2,441)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,795 miles
    Test number
    464776318947
    • 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass93,354 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    93,354 miles
    Test number
    928551729543

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail93,325 miles (+5,238)2 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,325 miles
    Test number
    231546222841
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass88,087 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    88,087 miles
    Test number
    970731735521
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail88,087 miles (+6,756)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,087 miles
    Test number
    974204575616
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass81,331 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    81,331 miles
    Test number
    967490936050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail81,331 miles (+11)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,331 miles
    Test number
    608128897128
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

  13. Fail81,320 miles (+9,101)1 dangerous7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,320 miles
    Test number
    580547116964
    • DangerousBrake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  14. Fail72,219 miles1 repaired6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,219 miles
    Test number
    809686395181
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteSlight bind to n/s/r wheel

  15. Pass72,219 miles (+3,738)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    72,219 miles
    Test number
    846296095142
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteSlight bind to n/s/r wheel

  16. Pass68,481 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    68,481 miles
    Test number
    377475884146
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail68,481 miles (+7,299)1 dangerous1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,481 miles
    Test number
    606265984187
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass61,182 miles (+6,965)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    61,182 miles
    Test number
    259805583438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass54,217 miles (+5,407)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    54,217 miles
    Test number
    979565482128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass48,810 miles (+4,961)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    48,810 miles
    Test number
    277741581428
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass43,849 miles (+3,516)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    43,849 miles
    Test number
    174413980113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass40,333 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    40,333 miles
    Test number
    651184389146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail40,333 miles (+3,449)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,333 miles
    Test number
    143964289130
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass36,884 miles (+3,274)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    36,884 miles
    Test number
    292496888141
    • NoteBoth front tyres have uneven wear

  25. Pass33,610 miles (+3,764)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    33,610 miles
    Test number
    304664987155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass29,846 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    29,846 miles
    Test number
    462508686184
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y877 GTC

Does Y877 GTC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y877 GTC expired on 18 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y877 GTC?
The MOT on Y877 GTC expired on 18 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y877 GTC done?
Y877 GTC was recorded at 118,125 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2024, an average of 5,037 miles a year.
Has Y877 GTC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y877 GTC has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on Y877 GTC 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 Y877 GTC find?
Y877 GTC passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2024 with 7 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; exhaust mounting defective; front brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 4 more.

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