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Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 1,984 cc

Y892 YRSMOT history

Y892 YRS is a blue petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 31 Dec 2000. Its MOT expired on 24 Mar 2023 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 63,027 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Mar 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Mar 2023
Mileage
63,027 mi
At MOT on 22 Mar 2023
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,739 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y892 YRS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
31 Dec 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
22 Mar 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y892 YRS was last recorded at 63,027 miles on 22 Mar 2023, 2,281 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
60,746 miles · 25 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
2,281 miles
Average per year
1,739 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 63,027 miles
  • 2022 – 60,746 miles
  • 2021 – 57,250 miles
  • 2020 – 54,660 miles
  • 2019 – 53,840 miles
  • 2018 – 53,439 miles
  • 2017 – 52,614 miles
  • 2016 – 52,016 miles
  • 2015 – 50,880 miles
  • 2014 – 49,095 miles
  • 2013 – 47,308 miles
  • 2012 – 45,384 miles
  • 2011 – 43,524 miles
  • 2010 – 42,448 miles
  • 2009 – 40,519 miles
  • 2008 – 38,770 miles
  • 2007 – 36,636 miles
  • 2006 – 33,680 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail63,027 miles
  • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At catalitic converter and rear silencer holed/pipe snapped. (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both wrong. Suspect bulbs. (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorIntegral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced N/S sill holed and corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryCorrosion to under body and suspension components.
  • AdvisoryLoud whirring noise from engine.
  • AdvisoryN/S/F fog lamp inop.

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.

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Brake pedal feels soft

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear slight bind

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 5 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail63,027 miles (+2,281)7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,027 miles
    Test number
    250385666614
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At catalitic converter and rear silencer holed/pipe snapped. (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both wrong. Suspect bulbs. (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorIntegral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced N/S sill holed and corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to under body and suspension components.
    • AdvisoryLoud whirring noise from engine.
    • AdvisoryN/S/F fog lamp inop.

  2. Pass60,746 miles (+273)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    60,746 miles
    Test number
    759539113061
    • AdvisorySuspension coroded

  3. Fail60,473 miles (+3,223)8 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,473 miles
    Test number
    913747905384
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded metal /flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass57,250 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    57,250 miles
    Test number
    580624420449
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal feels soft

  5. Fail57,250 miles (+2,590)1 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,250 miles
    Test number
    981620234900
    • DangerousNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper damaged and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill inner and outer (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal feels soft

  6. Pass54,660 miles (+820)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    54,660 miles
    Test number
    905971271825

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass53,840 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    53,840 miles
    Test number
    174726766398
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (4) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOuter sills corroded but not seriously weakened
    • AdvisorySlight knock front suspension
    • AdvisoryVehicle undersealed

  8. Fail53,840 miles (+401)1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,840 miles
    Test number
    960355852669
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (4) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOuter sills corroded but not seriously weakened
    • AdvisorySlight knock front suspension
    • AdvisoryVehicle undersealed

  9. Pass53,439 miles (+825)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    53,439 miles
    Test number
    606629447035
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres crack

  10. Pass52,614 miles (+21)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    52,614 miles
    Test number
    833288761352
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear slight bind
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryAll tyres cracking in tread
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal soft
    • AdvisoryUnderside of car covered in under seal

  11. Fail52,593 miles (+577)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,593 miles
    Test number
    180267773049
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear slight bind
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryAll tyres cracking in tread
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal soft
    • AdvisoryUnderside of car covered in under seal

  12. Pass52,016 miles (+1,136)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    52,016 miles
    Test number
    792498041749
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake Has Slight Bind
    • AdvisoryOffside Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  13. Pass50,880 miles (+1,785)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    50,880 miles
    Test number
    698474425067
    • NoteBoth front brake pipes have slight corrosion on metal ends

  14. Pass49,095 miles (+1,787)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    49,095 miles
    Test number
    815865924080
    • NoteBoth outer sills corroded at rear but not holed
    • NoteN/s/f tyre outer side wall perrished

  15. Pass47,308 miles (+74)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    47,308 miles
    Test number
    668146933079
    • Note1 bulb out in high level brake light
    • NoteN/s/f anti roll bar bush worn
    • NoteO/s sill holed at rear
    • NoteRear brake discs excessively corroded
    • NoteSlight play at both front steering arms

  16. Fail47,234 miles (+1,850)3 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,234 miles
    Test number
    399078723062
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • Note1 bulb out in high level brake light
    • NoteN/s/f anti roll bar bush worn
    • NoteO/s sill holed at rear
    • NoteRear brake discs excessively corroded
    • NoteSlight play at both front steering arms

  17. Pass45,384 miles (+1,860)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    45,384 miles
    Test number
    419233822071
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

  18. Pass43,524 miles (+1,076)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    43,524 miles
    Test number
    856194831014
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteFront wiper blades torn at edges

  19. Pass42,448 miles (+1,929)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    42,448 miles
    Test number
    703790870131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass40,519 miles (+1,749)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    40,519 miles
    Test number
    224165179195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass38,770 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    38,770 miles
    Test number
    194205168165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail38,770 miles (+2,134)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,770 miles
    Test number
    274034868402
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  23. Pass36,636 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    36,636 miles
    Test number
    920066977127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail36,636 miles (+2,956)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,636 miles
    Test number
    164983077120
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  25. Pass33,680 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2007
    Odometer
    33,680 miles
    Test number
    490245926137
    • NoteBoth rear tyres unevenly worn on inner edges
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly corroded
    • NoteSlight play at o/s/f strut top mount
    • NoteWindscreen chipped at bottom of passengers swept area

Questions about Y892 YRS

Does Y892 YRS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y892 YRS expired on 24 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y892 YRS?
The MOT on Y892 YRS expired on 24 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y892 YRS done?
Y892 YRS was recorded at 63,027 miles at its MOT on 22 Mar 2023, an average of 1,739 miles a year.
Has Y892 YRS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y892 YRS has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on Y892 YRS 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 Y892 YRS find?
Y892 YRS failed its latest MOT on 22 Mar 2023 with 7 major defects and 4 advisories: anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an abs fault; emissions unable to be completed; exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at catalitic converter and rear silencer holed/pipe snapped., and 8 more.

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