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Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,600 cc

Y885 UBJMOT history

Y885 UBJ is a red petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 72,694 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jul 2027
Mileage
72,694 mi
At MOT on 15 Jul 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,833 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y885 UBJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y885 UBJ was last recorded at 72,694 miles on 15 Jul 2026, 5,375 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,319 miles · 21 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
5,375 miles
Average per year
2,833 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,694 miles
  • 2025 – 67,319 miles
  • 2024 – 67,263 miles
  • 2023 – 61,360 miles
  • 2022 – 57,975 miles
  • 2021 – 55,454 miles
  • 2020 – 53,181 miles
  • 2019 – 50,319 miles
  • 2018 – 46,589 miles
  • 2017 – 42,830 miles
  • 2016 – 38,518 miles
  • 2015 – 35,755 miles
  • 2014 – 32,900 miles
  • 2013 – 29,960 miles
  • 2012 – 27,122 miles
  • 2011 – 25,219 miles
  • 2010 – 23,207 miles
  • 2009 – 21,418 miles
  • 2008 – 19,100 miles
  • 2007 – 16,579 miles
  • 2006 – 14,710 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,694 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear facing control arm bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

27 tests since 25 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,694 miles (+5,375)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    72,694 miles
    Test number
    861708962915
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass67,319 miles (+56)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    67,319 miles
    Test number
    478681706951

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass67,263 miles (+43)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    67,263 miles
    Test number
    376619470474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail67,220 miles (+5,860)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,220 miles
    Test number
    682742085334
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Pass61,360 miles (+3,385)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    61,360 miles
    Test number
    739254036847

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass57,975 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    57,975 miles
    Test number
    782455856114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail57,972 miles (+2,518)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,972 miles
    Test number
    116040191366
    • MajorEmissions not tested mil on (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass55,454 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    55,454 miles
    Test number
    590632396511
    • 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))

  9. Fail55,450 miles (+2,269)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,450 miles
    Test number
    518259835668
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))

  10. Pass53,181 miles (+2,862)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    53,181 miles
    Test number
    559114497740
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear facing control arm bush starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  11. Pass50,319 miles (+45)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    50,319 miles
    Test number
    129763819716
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear facing control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall showing signs of run-flat damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns/os (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Fail50,274 miles (+3,685)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,274 miles
    Test number
    940148027740
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear facing control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall showing signs of run-flat damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns/os (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass46,589 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    46,589 miles
    Test number
    447573102601
    • AdvisoryFront very slight play in both front top shock mounts
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear brake pipes are now starting to corrode by hoses (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryMiddle section hanger is broken

  14. Fail46,589 miles (+3,759)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,589 miles
    Test number
    565549229450
    • DangerousOffside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in outside sidewall through to ply (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront very slight play in both front top shock mounts
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear brake pipes are now starting to corrode by hoses (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryMiddle section hanger is broken

  15. Pass42,830 miles (+4,312)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    42,830 miles
    Test number
    774521307383
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust hanger broken

  16. Pass38,518 miles (+2,763)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    38,518 miles
    Test number
    246200474511

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass35,755 miles (+2,855)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    35,755 miles
    Test number
    938743615033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass32,900 miles (+2,940)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    32,900 miles
    Test number
    137114514070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass29,960 miles (+2,838)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    29,960 miles
    Test number
    728416113032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass27,122 miles (+1,903)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    27,122 miles
    Test number
    468210422094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail25,219 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,219 miles
    Test number
    128081821436
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteN/s/f chassis leg and bumper bar diststorted

  22. Pass25,219 miles (+2,012)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    25,219 miles
    Test number
    516981221074
    • NoteN/s/f chassis leg and bumper bar diststorted

  23. Pass23,207 miles (+1,789)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    23,207 miles
    Test number
    313505010013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass21,418 miles (+2,318)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    21,418 miles
    Test number
    830820329058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass19,100 miles (+2,521)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    19,100 miles
    Test number
    922212828071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass16,579 miles (+1,869)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    16,579 miles
    Test number
    763455517029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass14,710 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    14,710 miles
    Test number
    661465726029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y885 UBJ

Does Y885 UBJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y885 UBJ is valid until 20 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y885 UBJ?
The MOT on Y885 UBJ is valid until 20 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y885 UBJ done?
Y885 UBJ was recorded at 72,694 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2026, an average of 2,833 miles a year.
Has Y885 UBJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y885 UBJ has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on Y885 UBJ 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 Y885 UBJ find?
Y885 UBJ passed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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