Volkswagen Beetle
Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,984 cc
Y881 OCTMOT history
Y881 OCT is a blue petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 12 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 6 Dec 2022 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 140,295 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Dec 2021.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 6 Dec 2022
- Mileage
- 140,295 mi
- At MOT on 7 Dec 2021
- MOT tests
- 18
- 15 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 6,967 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y881 OCT
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Beetle
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,984 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 12 May 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 6 Dec 2022
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Dec 2021 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y881 OCT was last recorded at 140,295 miles on 7 Dec 2021, 1,439 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2020.
- Previous MOT
- 138,856 miles · 10 Mar 2020
- Between the last two tests
- 1,439 miles
- Average per year
- 6,967 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2021 – 140,295 miles
- 2020 – 138,856 miles
- 2019 – 131,923 miles
- 2018 – 123,322 miles
- 2017 – 115,661 miles
- 2016 – 108,248 miles
- 2015 – 100,803 miles
- 2014 – 93,736 miles
- 2013 – 85,886 miles
- 2012 – 78,651 miles
- 2011 – 70,457 miles
- 2009 – 55,915 miles
- 2008 – 48,215 miles
- 2007 – 42,382 miles
- 2006 – 32,330 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass140,295 miles
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Full MOT history
18 tests since 9 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass140,295 miles (+1,439)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 140,295 miles
- Test number
- 901773825927
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass138,856 miles (+6,933)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 138,856 miles
- Test number
- 446708979453
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both front and both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass131,923 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 131,923 miles
- Test number
- 846718922452
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail131,923 miles (+8,601)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,923 miles
- Test number
- 783061982969
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass123,322 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 123,322 miles
- Test number
- 947101825276
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Fail123,322 miles (+7,661)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,322 miles
- Test number
- 540847108674
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass115,661 miles (+7,413)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 115,661 miles
- Test number
- 919263596769
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass108,248 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 108,248 miles
- Test number
- 798814067925
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail108,248 miles (+7,445)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,248 miles
- Test number
- 560830373858
- Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass100,803 miles (+7,067)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 100,803 miles
- Test number
- 939511675082
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,736 miles (+7,850)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 93,736 miles
- Test number
- 838272074018
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,886 miles (+7,235)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 85,886 miles
- Test number
- 226173763094
- NoteAll 4 tyres worn on edges (underinflated)
Pass78,651 miles (+8,194)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 78,651 miles
- Test number
- 835695672009
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteNoise from catylic converter,emission all ok
Pass70,457 miles (+14,542)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 70,457 miles
- Test number
- 666915471078
- 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)
Pass55,915 miles (+7,700)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 55,915 miles
- Test number
- 232825409423
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,215 miles (+5,833)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 48,215 miles
- Test number
- 222106208463
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass42,382 miles (+10,052)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 42,382 miles
- Test number
- 363279257154
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,330 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 32,330 miles
- Test number
- 113740866130
- NoteAll 4 tyres close to legal limit
- NoteRestricted veiw by plastic covers
Questions about Y881 OCT
- Does Y881 OCT currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y881 OCT expired on 6 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y881 OCT?
- The MOT on Y881 OCT expired on 6 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y881 OCT done?
- Y881 OCT was recorded at 140,295 miles at its MOT on 7 Dec 2021, an average of 6,967 miles a year.
- Has Y881 OCT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y881 OCT has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Mar 2019.
- Has the mileage on Y881 OCT 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 Y881 OCT find?
- Y881 OCT passed its latest MOT on 7 Dec 2021 with 4 advisories: front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 1 more.
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