Volkswagen Beetle
Black · Petrol · 2007 · 1,596 cc
Y8 FERMOT history
Y8 FER is a black petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 2 Sept 2007. Its MOT expired on 28 Apr 2026 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 72,956 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Apr 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 28 Apr 2026
- Mileage
- 72,956 mi
- At MOT on 29 Apr 2025
- MOT tests
- 18
- 15 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 4,286 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y8 FER
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Beetle
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,596 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 2 Sept 2007
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 28 Apr 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Apr 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y8 FER was last recorded at 72,956 miles on 29 Apr 2025, 685 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Mar 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 72,271 miles · 28 Mar 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 685 miles
- Average per year
- 4,286 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 72,956 miles
- 2024 – 72,271 miles
- 2022 – 71,656 miles
- 2021 – 65,007 miles
- 2020 – 62,213 miles
- 2019 – 58,149 miles
- 2018 – 53,801 miles
- 2017 – 47,797 miles
- 2016 – 41,626 miles
- 2015 – 35,547 miles
- 2014 – 28,016 miles
- 2013 – 23,824 miles
- 2012 – 19,145 miles
- 2011 – 12,416 miles
- 2010 – 9,963 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass72,956 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inside face of disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
18 tests since 18 Aug 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass72,956 miles (+685)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 72,956 miles
- Test number
- 679652771776
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inside face of disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass72,271 miles (+615)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 72,271 miles
- Test number
- 686123290171
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Pass71,656 miles (+6,649)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 71,656 miles
- Test number
- 908697357567
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pedal has excess travel but not effecting braking performance
Pass65,007 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 65,007 miles
- Test number
- 134830761696
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail65,007 miles (+2,794)1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,007 miles
- Test number
- 886008750879
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass62,213 miles (+4,064)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 62,213 miles
- Test number
- 870494382337
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,149 miles (+4,348)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 58,149 miles
- Test number
- 295423349407
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracked
- AdvisorySlight noise at offside front top suspensoin mounting
Pass53,801 miles (+6,004)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 53,801 miles
- Test number
- 119827251183
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Pass47,797 miles (+66)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 47,797 miles
- Test number
- 467687133944
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail47,731 miles (+6,105)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,731 miles
- Test number
- 714962697889
- FailureEmissions not tested revs fluctuating at fast idle (7.3.A.1)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner rear (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass41,626 miles (+6,079)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 41,626 miles
- Test number
- 599625175959
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,547 miles (+7,531)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 35,547 miles
- Test number
- 686736582551
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,016 miles (+4,192)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 28,016 miles
- Test number
- 915906744283
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass23,824 miles (+4,679)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 23,824 miles
- Test number
- 159693833218
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,145 miles (+6,729)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 19,145 miles
- Test number
- 269211052242
- 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)
Pass12,416 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 12,416 miles
- Test number
- 228538321257
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail12,416 miles (+2,453)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 12,416 miles
- Test number
- 298018821278
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Pass9,963 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 9,963 miles
- Test number
- 803550430284
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y8 FER
- Does Y8 FER currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y8 FER expired on 28 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y8 FER?
- The MOT on Y8 FER expired on 28 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y8 FER done?
- Y8 FER was recorded at 72,956 miles at its MOT on 29 Apr 2025, an average of 4,286 miles a year.
- Has Y8 FER ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y8 FER has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2021.
- Has the mileage on Y8 FER 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 FER find?
- Y8 FER passed its latest MOT on 29 Apr 2025 with 7 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked, and 4 more.
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