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Volkswagen Beetle

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,600 cc

Y893 OBUMOT history

Y893 OBU is a black petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 27 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 19 Sept 2023 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 100,208 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Sept 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Sept 2023
Mileage
100,208 mi
At MOT on 5 Sept 2022
MOT tests
29
17 passed · 12 failed
Per year
2,801 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y893 OBU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
27 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
5 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y893 OBU was last recorded at 100,208 miles on 5 Sept 2022, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,205 miles · 8 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
2,801 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 100,208 miles
  • 2021 – 100,205 miles
  • 2020 – 100,148 miles
  • 2019 – 99,860 miles
  • 2018 – 99,102 miles
  • 2017 – 98,007 miles
  • 2016 – 97,255 miles
  • 2015 – 96,959 miles
  • 2014 – 96,295 miles
  • 2013 – 95,182 miles
  • 2012 – 93,080 miles
  • 2011 – 90,232 miles
  • 2010 – 88,071 miles
  • 2009 – 81,475 miles
  • 2008 – 80,221 miles
  • 2007 – 68,898 miles
  • 2006 – 55,036 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,208 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure3 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Brake discs pitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass100,208 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    100,208 miles
    Test number
    658155227184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass100,205 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    100,205 miles
    Test number
    585714655006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail100,203 miles (+55)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,203 miles
    Test number
    306294470186
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass100,148 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    100,148 miles
    Test number
    356143157285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail100,145 miles (+285)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,145 miles
    Test number
    966247644073
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass99,860 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    99,860 miles
    Test number
    505126876132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail99,858 miles (+756)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,858 miles
    Test number
    523231470289
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  8. Pass99,102 miles (+1,095)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    99,102 miles
    Test number
    611575574205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass98,007 miles (+752)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    98,007 miles
    Test number
    889266202667

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass97,255 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    97,255 miles
    Test number
    390293907116
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake discs pitted

  11. Fail97,252 miles (+293)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,252 miles
    Test number
    117934529748
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill section (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake discs pitted

  12. Pass96,959 miles (+664)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    96,959 miles
    Test number
    568272520210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass96,295 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    96,295 miles
    Test number
    689329444225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail96,295 miles (+1,113)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,295 miles
    Test number
    637949044231
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  15. Pass95,182 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    95,182 miles
    Test number
    755333353289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail95,182 miles (+2,102)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,182 miles
    Test number
    737412153281
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass93,080 miles (+24)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    93,080 miles
    Test number
    106885652272
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteBoth front anti roll bar D bushes has slight play

  18. Fail93,056 miles (+2,824)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,056 miles
    Test number
    315328542430
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  19. Pass90,232 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    90,232 miles
    Test number
    966685551203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail90,232 miles (+2,161)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,232 miles
    Test number
    189232551200
    • FailureFront front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  21. Pass88,071 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    88,071 miles
    Test number
    931227710248
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded

  22. Fail88,071 miles (+6,596)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,071 miles
    Test number
    344616210461
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded

  23. Pass81,475 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    81,475 miles
    Test number
    760435679108
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  24. Fail81,475 miles (+1,254)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,475 miles
    Test number
    332115179156
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  25. Pass80,221 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    80,221 miles
    Test number
    472322178158
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  26. Fail80,221 miles (+11,323)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,221 miles
    Test number
    200140178449
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  27. Pass68,898 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    68,898 miles
    Test number
    690838907277
    • NotePassanger door mirror cracked

  28. Fail68,898 miles (+13,862)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,898 miles
    Test number
    254268307221
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NotePassangers door mirror cracked

  29. Pass55,036 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    55,036 miles
    Test number
    902201006271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y893 OBU

Does Y893 OBU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y893 OBU expired on 19 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y893 OBU?
The MOT on Y893 OBU expired on 19 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y893 OBU done?
Y893 OBU was recorded at 100,208 miles at its MOT on 5 Sept 2022, an average of 2,801 miles a year.
Has Y893 OBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y893 OBU has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on Y893 OBU 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 Y893 OBU find?
Y893 OBU passed its latest MOT on 5 Sept 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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