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Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,984 cc

Y896 YMOMOT history

Y896 YMO is a blue petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 17 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 144,112 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Sept 2027
Mileage
144,112 mi
At MOT on 27 Aug 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,299 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y896 YMO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y896 YMO was last recorded at 144,112 miles on 27 Aug 2026, 1,297 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,815 miles · 16 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,297 miles
Average per year
4,299 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 144,112 miles
  • 2025 – 142,815 miles
  • 2024 – 140,331 miles
  • 2023 – 138,762 miles
  • 2022 – 136,706 miles
  • 2021 – 134,040 miles
  • 2020 – 132,178 miles
  • 2019 – 129,788 miles
  • 2018 – 127,200 miles
  • 2017 – 120,748 miles
  • 2016 – 115,956 miles
  • 2015 – 111,164 miles
  • 2014 – 106,322 miles
  • 2013 – 102,129 miles
  • 2012 – 98,387 miles
  • 2011 – 93,340 miles
  • 2010 – 87,625 miles
  • 2009 – 80,328 miles
  • 2008 – 72,456 miles
  • 2007 – 64,090 miles
  • 2006 – 55,949 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,112 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2013

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

28 tests since 23 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,112 miles (+1,297)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    144,112 miles
    Test number
    816940122627
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass142,815 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    142,815 miles
    Test number
    658081970600
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail142,812 miles (+2,481)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,812 miles
    Test number
    562162489625
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass140,331 miles (+1,569)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    140,331 miles
    Test number
    424754721161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass138,762 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    138,762 miles
    Test number
    842735453977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail138,762 miles (+2,056)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,762 miles
    Test number
    375974547854
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass136,706 miles (+2,666)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    136,706 miles
    Test number
    788242212015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass134,040 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    134,040 miles
    Test number
    928495251289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail134,037 miles (+1,859)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,037 miles
    Test number
    169458219733
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Pass132,178 miles (+2,390)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    132,178 miles
    Test number
    632090184070
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass129,788 miles (+2,588)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    129,788 miles
    Test number
    449419942657

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass127,200 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    127,200 miles
    Test number
    405059536849

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail127,200 miles (+6,452)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,200 miles
    Test number
    499555183719
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear small cut on inner sidewall

  14. Pass120,748 miles (+4,792)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    120,748 miles
    Test number
    714922082845
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass115,956 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    115,956 miles
    Test number
    361854685819

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail115,956 miles (+4,792)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,956 miles
    Test number
    201096462291
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Pass111,164 miles (+4,842)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    111,164 miles
    Test number
    636113345082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass106,322 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    106,322 miles
    Test number
    879889044056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail106,322 miles (+4,193)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,322 miles
    Test number
    589579144019
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  20. Pass102,129 miles (+3,742)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    102,129 miles
    Test number
    557882453063
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  21. Pass98,387 miles (+5,047)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    98,387 miles
    Test number
    195244552438
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass93,340 miles (+5,715)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    93,340 miles
    Test number
    119246851485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass87,625 miles (+7,297)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    87,625 miles
    Test number
    413896350038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass80,328 miles (+7,872)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    80,328 miles
    Test number
    112316459046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass72,456 miles (+8,366)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    72,456 miles
    Test number
    730479758011
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass64,090 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    64,090 miles
    Test number
    724522657051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail64,090 miles (+8,141)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,090 miles
    Test number
    203971857026
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

  28. Pass55,949 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    55,949 miles
    Test number
    354484256001
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y896 YMO

Does Y896 YMO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y896 YMO is valid until 17 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y896 YMO?
The MOT on Y896 YMO is valid until 17 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y896 YMO done?
Y896 YMO was recorded at 144,112 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2026, an average of 4,299 miles a year.
Has Y896 YMO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y896 YMO has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on Y896 YMO 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 Y896 YMO find?
Y896 YMO passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 2 more.

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