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Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,984 cc

Y899 JBWMOT history

Y899 JBW is a silver petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 30 Jan 2023 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 177,344 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jan 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Jan 2023
Mileage
177,344 mi
At MOT on 31 Jan 2022
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,248 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y899 JBW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
31 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y899 JBW was last recorded at 177,344 miles on 31 Jan 2022, 3,342 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
174,002 miles · 2 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
3,342 miles
Average per year
8,248 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 177,344 miles
  • 2021 – 174,002 miles
  • 2020 – 165,238 miles
  • 2019 – 151,961 miles
  • 2018 – 144,135 miles
  • 2017 – 133,735 miles
  • 2016 – 124,702 miles
  • 2015 – 117,993 miles
  • 2014 – 111,747 miles
  • 2013 – 102,398 miles
  • 2012 – 90,425 miles
  • 2011 – 90,425 miles
  • 2010 – 83,442 miles
  • 2009 – 76,619 miles
  • 2008 – 68,867 miles
  • 2007 – 58,258 miles
  • 2006 – 46,004 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass177,344 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside 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.

  • Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass177,344 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    177,344 miles
    Test number
    981699259150
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail177,335 miles (+3,333)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,335 miles
    Test number
    763635716985
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass174,002 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    174,002 miles
    Test number
    783255922128
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail173,988 miles (+8,750)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,988 miles
    Test number
    106153429322
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass165,238 miles (+304)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    165,238 miles
    Test number
    100574323467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail164,934 miles (+12,973)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,934 miles
    Test number
    689465173535
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass151,961 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    151,961 miles
    Test number
    159284581913
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail151,961 miles (+7,826)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,961 miles
    Test number
    234670973852
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass144,135 miles (+10,400)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    144,135 miles
    Test number
    153725321887
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass133,735 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    133,735 miles
    Test number
    721904163254
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn inner edge 3mm tread perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear slight brake bind
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine

  11. Fail133,735 miles (+9,033)1 failure1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,735 miles
    Test number
    322178198755
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn inner edge 3mm tread perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear slight brake bind
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine

  12. Pass124,702 miles (+6,709)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    124,702 miles
    Test number
    660034577505
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3/4 tyre rule (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3/4 tyre rule (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre has cut on outer wall but not showing cord or canvass
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres have perishing on outer walls
    • AdvisoryEngine has oil leak

  13. Pass117,993 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    117,993 miles
    Test number
    899233615011
    • NoteBOTH FRONT TYRES SLIGHTLY WORN ON INNER EDGES OF TYRES
    • NoteFRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED
    • NoteNEARSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN UNEVEN ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE

  14. Fail117,993 miles (+6,246)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,993 miles
    Test number
    766743915095
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteBOTH FRONT TYRES SLIGHTLY WORN ON INNER EDGES OF TYRES
    • NoteFRONT NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED
    • NoteNEARSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN UNEVEN ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE

  15. Fail111,747 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,747 miles
    Test number
    579988304021
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass111,747 miles (+9,349)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    111,747 miles
    Test number
    979908504061
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass102,398 miles (+11,973)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    102,398 miles
    Test number
    218214113009
    • NoteWhen was cambelt change?

  18. Pass90,425 miles5 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    90,425 miles
    Test number
    727571412015
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteHas Cambelt been changed?
    • NoteO/S/R Brake binding slightly!
    • NoteO/S/R Brake pads have been overheated!
    • NoteO/S/R Coil Spring incomplete
    • NoteO/S/R brake disc worn & has been over heated!
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  19. Pass90,425 miles (+6,983)6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    90,425 miles
    Test number
    768262411030
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryStop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)
    • NoteCoolant level low!
    • NoteEngine managment light on dash!
    • NoteHas cambelt been changed?

  20. Pass83,442 miles (+161)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    83,442 miles
    Test number
    843214610094
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteMil lamp on

  21. Fail83,281 miles (+6,662)3 failures1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,281 miles
    Test number
    181507300063
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • Note27% imbalance across rear axle
    • NoteMil lamp on

  22. Pass76,619 miles (+7,752)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    76,619 miles
    Test number
    164919209052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass68,867 miles (+10,609)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    68,867 miles
    Test number
    330608658034
    • Note3 booster seat fitted

  24. Pass58,258 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    58,258 miles
    Test number
    100880867066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail58,258 miles (+12,254)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,258 miles
    Test number
    142020767072
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

  26. Pass46,004 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    46,004 miles
    Test number
    222769256058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y899 JBW

Does Y899 JBW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y899 JBW expired on 30 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y899 JBW?
The MOT on Y899 JBW expired on 30 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y899 JBW done?
Y899 JBW was recorded at 177,344 miles at its MOT on 31 Jan 2022, an average of 8,248 miles a year.
Has Y899 JBW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y899 JBW has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on Y899 JBW 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 Y899 JBW find?
Y899 JBW passed its latest MOT on 31 Jan 2022 with 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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