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Green · Petrol · 2001 · 1,984 cc

Y886 SPXMOT history

Y886 SPX is a green petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 12 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 1 Mar 2025 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 127,999 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Feb 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Mar 2025
Mileage
127,999 mi
At MOT on 29 Feb 2024
MOT tests
20
18 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,128 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y886 SPX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
12 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
29 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y886 SPX was last recorded at 127,999 miles on 29 Feb 2024, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,998 miles · 26 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
4,128 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 127,999 miles
  • 2023 – 125,317 miles
  • 2022 – 123,534 miles
  • 2021 – 120,867 miles
  • 2019 – 118,065 miles
  • 2018 – 115,408 miles
  • 2017 – 111,375 miles
  • 2016 – 107,559 miles
  • 2015 – 103,972 miles
  • 2014 – 98,666 miles
  • 2013 – 94,597 miles
  • 2012 – 90,334 miles
  • 2011 – 86,035 miles
  • 2010 – 81,084 miles
  • 2009 – 75,478 miles
  • 2008 – 69,728 miles
  • 2007 – 62,950 miles
  • 2006 – 55,128 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,999 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (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.

  • Front brake discs in slight poor condition

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2021

  • Various oil weeps

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2019

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside rear brake ferrules corroding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Slight play in offside front track rod inner ball joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2021

  • Front brake discs lipped

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 6 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,999 miles (+1)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    127,999 miles
    Test number
    822246469283
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail127,998 miles (+2,681)2 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,998 miles
    Test number
    580812012342
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog light has water inside
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front disc guard rusted

  3. Pass125,317 miles (+1,783)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    125,317 miles
    Test number
    369888087823
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorating
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass123,534 miles (+2,667)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    123,534 miles
    Test number
    989195333031
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside front inner track rod has slight play
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass120,867 miles (+2,802)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    120,867 miles
    Test number
    106282376539
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake back plates deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs in slight poor condition
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake ferrules corroding
    • AdvisorySlight play in offside front track rod inner ball joint

  6. Pass118,065 miles (+2,657)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    118,065 miles
    Test number
    573727911552
    • AdvisoryBoth front suspension top mounts slightly worn
    • AdvisoryCoolant weep
    • AdvisoryFront brake back plates corroding
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs in slight poor condition
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake ferrules corroding
    • AdvisoryTraction control light on
    • AdvisoryVarious oil weeps

  7. Pass115,408 miles (+4,033)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    115,408 miles
    Test number
    442420670029
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust bracket broken
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs lipped and in slightly poor conditionj on inside face
    • AdvisoryFront windscreen wiper blades slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs wearing thin and in slightly poor condition

  8. Pass111,375 miles (+3,816)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    111,375 miles
    Test number
    774651369583
    • AdvisoryBoth front strut top mounts have lift in
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust bracket loose
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs lipped
    • AdvisoryFront wiper blades starting to smear windscreen
    • AdvisoryNearside front lower suspension arm rear bush deteriorating
    • AdvisoryOffside front lower arm rear bush deteriorating - strong advise
    • AdvisoryOffside rear shock absorber weeping
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs wearing thin
    • AdvisoryVarious chips in windscreen
    • AdvisoryVarious oil weeps

  9. Pass107,559 miles (+3,587)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    107,559 miles
    Test number
    834789111637
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorating
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs lipped
    • AdvisoryOffside front outer track rod end gaiter deteriorating
    • AdvisoryVarious oil weeps

  10. Pass103,972 miles (+5,306)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    103,972 miles
    Test number
    416771506294
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs in slight poor condition
    • AdvisoryOffside front track rod end gaiter has slight leak of grease
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre valve deteriorating
    • AdvisorySlight play in offside front track rod inner ball joint

  11. Pass98,666 miles (+4,069)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    98,666 miles
    Test number
    456120224284
    • NoteBoth front lower arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly corroded on inner face
    • NoteOffside rear tyre slightly worn on edges and starting to perish

  12. Pass94,597 miles (+4,263)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    94,597 miles
    Test number
    117535513243
    • NoteBoth front lower suspension arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated
    • NoteNearside rear tyre starting to crack and perish
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit
    • NoteSlight play in both front strut top mounts

  13. Pass90,334 miles (+4,299)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    90,334 miles
    Test number
    695014912203
    • NoteNearside front tyre lightly pereshed
    • NoteNearside rear tyre on 3mm and worn low on inner edge
    • NoteSlight oil dampness on engine and gearbox
    • NoteSlight play in both inner rack ball joints

  14. Pass86,035 miles (+4,951)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    86,035 miles
    Test number
    166845411284
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to peresh
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn low
    • NoteFront wipers smearing
    • NoteNearside wiper blade slightly split
    • NoteSlight oil dampness on back of engine
    • NoteVarious small cuts in both rear tyres

  15. Pass81,084 miles (+5,606)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    81,084 miles
    Test number
    481093880126
    • NoteExhaust system starting to corrode
    • NoteOsr tyre wearing on inner edge and feathering on both edges
    • NoteSlight oil weep

  16. Pass75,478 miles (+5,750)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    75,478 miles
    Test number
    272888899492
    • NoteO/s inner c.v boot split
    • NoteO/s/f indicator getting white
    • NoteRear axle bushes slight deterioratad

  17. Pass69,728 miles (+6,778)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    69,728 miles
    Test number
    713957578130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass62,950 miles (+7,822)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    62,950 miles
    Test number
    603635187135
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  19. Fail55,128 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,128 miles
    Test number
    510457686165
    • Repaired at testCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  20. Pass55,128 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    55,128 miles
    Test number
    693217186155
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Questions about Y886 SPX

Does Y886 SPX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y886 SPX expired on 1 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y886 SPX?
The MOT on Y886 SPX expired on 1 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y886 SPX done?
Y886 SPX was recorded at 127,999 miles at its MOT on 29 Feb 2024, an average of 4,128 miles a year.
Has Y886 SPX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y886 SPX has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on Y886 SPX 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 Y886 SPX find?
Y886 SPX passed its latest MOT on 29 Feb 2024 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 4 more.

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