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Black · Petrol · 2002 · 2,324 cc

Y8 AUGMOT history

Y8 AUG is a black petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 24 May 2002. Its MOT expired on 15 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 51,758 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Oct 2026
Mileage
51,758 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2025
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,186 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y8 AUG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,324 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
24 May 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y8 AUG was last recorded at 51,758 miles on 14 Oct 2025, 819 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
50,939 miles · 16 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
819 miles
Average per year
2,186 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 51,758 miles
  • 2024 – 50,939 miles
  • 2023 – 49,284 miles
  • 2022 – 47,127 miles
  • 2021 – 45,218 miles
  • 2020 – 43,056 miles
  • 2019 – 40,930 miles
  • 2018 – 38,852 miles
  • 2017 – 37,331 miles
  • 2016 – 35,655 miles
  • 2015 – 34,002 miles
  • 2014 – 31,951 miles
  • 2013 – 30,176 miles
  • 2012 – 27,980 miles
  • 2011 – 26,384 miles
  • 2010 – 25,066 miles
  • 2009 – 17,744 miles
  • 2008 – 14,181 miles
  • 2007 – 11,137 miles
  • 2006 – 9,364 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass51,758 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass51,758 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    51,758 miles
    Test number
    939124791290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail51,758 miles (+819)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,758 miles
    Test number
    156738299558
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass50,939 miles (+1,655)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    50,939 miles
    Test number
    233909874278
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass49,284 miles (+2,157)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    49,284 miles
    Test number
    888412046692
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  5. Pass47,127 miles (+1,909)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    47,127 miles
    Test number
    229444090033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass45,218 miles (+2,162)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    45,218 miles
    Test number
    290094501594
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass43,056 miles (+2,126)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    43,056 miles
    Test number
    677979282010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass40,930 miles (+2,078)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    40,930 miles
    Test number
    166186138297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass38,852 miles (+1,521)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    38,852 miles
    Test number
    593892683029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass37,331 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    37,331 miles
    Test number
    854932337673
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  11. Fail37,329 miles (+1,674)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,329 miles
    Test number
    789155938223
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  12. Pass35,655 miles (+1,653)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    35,655 miles
    Test number
    891133166338
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight play in strut top mount
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight play in wheel bearing
  13. Pass34,002 miles (+2,051)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    34,002 miles
    Test number
    394521117539
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryO/S/F marker light inoperative
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  14. Pass31,951 miles (+1,775)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    31,951 miles
    Test number
    737922574213
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  15. Pass30,176 miles (+2,196)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    30,176 miles
    Test number
    397230283287
    • 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 Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
  16. Pass27,980 miles (+1,596)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    27,980 miles
    Test number
    818190872262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass26,384 miles (+1,318)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    26,384 miles
    Test number
    649076781279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass25,066 miles (+7,322)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    25,066 miles
    Test number
    670736850299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass17,744 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2010
    Odometer
    17,744 miles
    Test number
    983519549139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail17,743 miles (+3,562)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,743 miles
    Test number
    920989149113
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
  21. Fail14,181 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,181 miles
    Test number
    172350058106
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  22. Pass14,181 miles (+3,044)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2009
    Odometer
    14,181 miles
    Test number
    691480858179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass11,137 miles (+1,773)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2008
    Odometer
    11,137 miles
    Test number
    572319747122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass9,364 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2007
    Odometer
    9,364 miles
    Test number
    284603646463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y8 AUG

Does Y8 AUG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y8 AUG expired on 15 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y8 AUG?
The MOT on Y8 AUG expired on 15 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y8 AUG done?
Y8 AUG was recorded at 51,758 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2025, an average of 2,186 miles a year.
Has Y8 AUG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y8 AUG has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on Y8 AUG 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 Y8 AUG find?
Y8 AUG passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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