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Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,984 cc

Y889 OGXMOT history

Y889 OGX is a black petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 8 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 3 Feb 2023 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 106,784 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Feb 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Feb 2023
Mileage
106,784 mi
At MOT on 1 Feb 2023
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,208 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y889 OGX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
8 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
1 Feb 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y889 OGX was last recorded at 106,784 miles on 1 Feb 2023, 1,843 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,941 miles · 27 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
1,843 miles
Average per year
4,208 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 106,784 miles
  • 2022 – 104,941 miles
  • 2021 – 103,260 miles
  • 2020 – 101,322 miles
  • 2019 – 97,968 miles
  • 2018 – 94,377 miles
  • 2017 – 92,778 miles
  • 2016 – 91,148 miles
  • 2015 – 85,953 miles
  • 2014 – 81,307 miles
  • 2013 – 77,492 miles
  • 2012 – 71,795 miles
  • 2011 – 65,670 miles
  • 2010 – 62,906 miles
  • 2009 – 54,914 miles
  • 2007 – 49,812 miles
  • 2006 – 35,039 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail106,784 miles
  • 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 carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryEml on

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.

  • Central Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Coolant leak pipe deteriorating on front of engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 13 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail106,784 miles (+1,843)4 major3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,784 miles
    Test number
    931167068238
    • 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 carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEml on

  2. Pass104,941 miles (+1,681)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    104,941 miles
    Test number
    479647015137
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded on rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  3. Pass103,260 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    103,260 miles
    Test number
    443901187122
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak pipe deteriorating on front of engine
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail103,260 miles (+1,938)6 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,260 miles
    Test number
    623338015470
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak pipe deteriorating on front of engine
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass101,322 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    101,322 miles
    Test number
    782877772924
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail101,322 miles (+3,354)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,322 miles
    Test number
    532517487664
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass97,968 miles (+3,591)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    97,968 miles
    Test number
    678816262868
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass94,377 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    94,377 miles
    Test number
    704020883077
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  9. Fail94,377 miles (+1,599)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,377 miles
    Test number
    875824540850
    • FailureElectrical wiring insecure battery cables (1.9.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  10. Pass92,778 miles (+1,630)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    92,778 miles
    Test number
    331637068342
    • AdvisoryCenter exhaust bracket/mount corroded and weak
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has screw in it

  11. Pass91,148 miles (+5,195)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    91,148 miles
    Test number
    707375048586
    • AdvisoryOil leak from front of engine

  12. Pass85,953 miles1 dangerous7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    85,953 miles
    Test number
    108757905428
    • DangerousBattery insurcure bracket bolt missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Fail85,953 miles (+4,646)1 dangerous1 repaired7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,953 miles
    Test number
    246917705012
    • DangerousBattery insurcure bracket bolt missing
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Pass81,307 miles (+3,815)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    81,307 miles
    Test number
    856601424079
    • NoteEngine as a very bad oil leaks.
    • NoteEngine oil level low.

  15. Pass77,492 miles (+5,697)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    77,492 miles
    Test number
    146694213011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass71,795 miles (+6,125)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    71,795 miles
    Test number
    108911312024
    • 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)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre sidewall poor condition

  17. Pass65,670 miles (+2,764)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    65,670 miles
    Test number
    425729921032
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass62,906 miles (+7,992)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    62,906 miles
    Test number
    111290430067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass54,914 miles (+5,102)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    54,914 miles
    Test number
    673552209069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass49,812 miles (+6,865)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    49,812 miles
    Test number
    362032657352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass42,947 miles (+7,908)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    42,947 miles
    Test number
    101578407049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass35,039 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    35,039 miles
    Test number
    581743116084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y889 OGX

Does Y889 OGX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y889 OGX expired on 3 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y889 OGX?
The MOT on Y889 OGX expired on 3 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y889 OGX done?
Y889 OGX was recorded at 106,784 miles at its MOT on 1 Feb 2023, an average of 4,208 miles a year.
Has Y889 OGX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y889 OGX has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on Y889 OGX 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 Y889 OGX find?
Y889 OGX failed its latest MOT on 1 Feb 2023 with 4 major defects, 3 minor defects and 5 advisories: exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits, and 9 more.

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