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Volkswagen Beetle

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,600 cc

Y905 UORMOT history

Y905 UOR is a black petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 11 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 5 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 41,889 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Aug 2027
Mileage
41,889 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,569 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y905 UOR
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
11 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y905 UOR was last recorded at 41,889 miles on 5 Aug 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
41,889 miles · 3 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,569 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 41,889 miles
  • 2025 – 40,567 miles
  • 2024 – 39,466 miles
  • 2023 – 37,795 miles
  • 2022 – 35,940 miles
  • 2020 – 34,428 miles
  • 2019 – 31,204 miles
  • 2018 – 29,237 miles
  • 2017 – 27,080 miles
  • 2016 – 24,835 miles
  • 2015 – 24,164 miles
  • 2014 – 23,101 miles
  • 2013 – 22,355 miles
  • 2012 – 20,969 miles
  • 2011 – 19,643 miles
  • 2010 – 18,554 miles
  • 2009 – 16,826 miles
  • 2008 – 14,559 miles
  • 2007 – 12,564 miles
  • 2006 – 10,332 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass41,889 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play TIE ROD (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TOP MOUNT (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play TIE ROD (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TOP MOUNT (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2023

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 Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Most Rear

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Most Rear

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass41,889 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    41,889 miles
    Test number
    717046319596
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play TIE ROD (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TOP MOUNT (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play TIE ROD (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TOP MOUNT (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail41,889 miles (+1,322)4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,889 miles
    Test number
    450492341082
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn most rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn most rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play TIE ROD (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TOP MOUNT (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play TIE ROD (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TOP MOUNT (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass40,567 miles (+18)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    40,567 miles
    Test number
    462424402408
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Most Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Most Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail40,549 miles (+1,083)2 dangerous1 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,549 miles
    Test number
    629518348781
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords damaged Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Most Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Most Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass39,466 miles (+1,671)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    39,466 miles
    Test number
    806959435380
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TOP MOUNT (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TOP MOUNT (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass37,795 miles (+492)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    37,795 miles
    Test number
    433227219926
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Most Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Most Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass37,303 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    37,303 miles
    Test number
    880518234418
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Most Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Most Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread crack (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail37,303 miles (+1,363)1 dangerous1 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,303 miles
    Test number
    444761696179
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBoot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Most Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Most Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread crack (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass35,940 miles (+12)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    35,940 miles
    Test number
    312208765185
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Fail35,928 miles (+1,500)1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,928 miles
    Test number
    660114552055
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement most rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass34,428 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    34,428 miles
    Test number
    535758793431
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail34,428 miles (+3,224)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,428 miles
    Test number
    194742384059
    • Repaired at testBoot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass31,204 miles (+1,967)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    31,204 miles
    Test number
    961113091243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass29,237 miles (+2,157)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    29,237 miles
    Test number
    736004056951
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted preventing the inspection of some components

  15. Pass27,080 miles (+2,245)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    27,080 miles
    Test number
    359470254894
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass24,835 miles (+671)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    24,835 miles
    Test number
    155295610808
    • AdvisoryRear tyres out of date

  17. Pass24,164 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    24,164 miles
    Test number
    517574275186
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail24,164 miles (+1,063)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,164 miles
    Test number
    535483575131
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass23,101 miles (+746)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    23,101 miles
    Test number
    645054854168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass22,355 miles (+1,386)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    22,355 miles
    Test number
    496644453102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass20,969 miles (+1,326)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    20,969 miles
    Test number
    275664762456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass19,643 miles (+1,089)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    19,643 miles
    Test number
    289036561145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass18,554 miles (+1,728)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    18,554 miles
    Test number
    892674570121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass16,826 miles (+2,267)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    16,826 miles
    Test number
    821048179181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass14,559 miles (+1,995)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    14,559 miles
    Test number
    464082188199
    • 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)

  26. Pass12,564 miles (+2,232)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    12,564 miles
    Test number
    204706377112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass10,332 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    10,332 miles
    Test number
    822894976124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y905 UOR

Does Y905 UOR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y905 UOR is valid until 5 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y905 UOR?
The MOT on Y905 UOR is valid until 5 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y905 UOR done?
Y905 UOR was recorded at 41,889 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2026, an average of 1,569 miles a year.
Has Y905 UOR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y905 UOR has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on Y905 UOR 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 Y905 UOR find?
Y905 UOR passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2026 with 8 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside front inner steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod; nearside front upper macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount, and 5 more.

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