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Beige · Petrol · 2004 · 1,596 cc

K30 TLPMOT history

K30 TLP is a beige petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 8 Oct 2004. Its MOT expired on 2 Sept 2025 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 101,125 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Aug 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Sept 2025
Mileage
101,125 mi
At MOT on 29 Aug 2024
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,665 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K30 TLP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
8 Oct 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
29 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

K30 TLP was last recorded at 101,125 miles on 29 Aug 2024, 216 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,909 miles · 29 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
216 miles
Average per year
4,665 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 101,125 miles
  • 2023 – 100,909 miles
  • 2022 – 100,678 miles
  • 2021 – 99,761 miles
  • 2020 – 98,757 miles
  • 2019 – 93,499 miles
  • 2017 – 88,171 miles
  • 2016 – 83,148 miles
  • 2015 – 77,917 miles
  • 2014 – 72,154 miles
  • 2013 – 66,972 miles
  • 2012 – 61,657 miles
  • 2011 – 53,822 miles
  • 2010 – 46,244 miles
  • 2009 – 39,326 miles
  • 2008 – 30,700 miles
  • 2007 – 22,167 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,125 miles
  • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection,

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Central Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 26 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,125 miles (+216)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    101,125 miles
    Test number
    989253468349
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection,

  2. Pass100,909 miles (+231)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    100,909 miles
    Test number
    972704088571
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection

  3. Pass100,678 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    100,678 miles
    Test number
    688870075409
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll under vehicle brake pipes heavily greased
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low and cracking on the limit recommended to be changed as soon as possible (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

  4. Fail100,678 miles (+917)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,678 miles
    Test number
    789696093920
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll under vehicle brake pipes heavily greased
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low and cracking on the limit recommended to be changed as soon as possible (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

  5. Pass99,761 miles (+1,004)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    99,761 miles
    Test number
    953421837662
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on the limit and low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection

  6. Pass98,757 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    98,757 miles
    Test number
    785191230107
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes coated in grease

  7. Fail98,757 miles (+610)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,757 miles
    Test number
    914865136377
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes coated in grease

  8. Fail98,147 miles (+4,648)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,147 miles
    Test number
    566305347009
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes covered in grease

  9. Pass93,499 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    93,499 miles
    Test number
    163179848186
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail93,499 miles (+5,328)2 dangerous2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,499 miles
    Test number
    746092305909
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass88,171 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    88,171 miles
    Test number
    899750457709
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail88,171 miles (+5,023)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,171 miles
    Test number
    634736974386
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass83,148 miles (+5,231)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    83,148 miles
    Test number
    351885704999
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  14. Pass77,917 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    77,917 miles
    Test number
    551289157438
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  15. Fail77,917 miles (+5,763)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,917 miles
    Test number
    648984620720
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  16. Pass72,154 miles (+5,182)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    72,154 miles
    Test number
    315199964421
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass66,972 miles (+5,315)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    66,972 miles
    Test number
    215614473265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass61,657 miles (+7,835)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    61,657 miles
    Test number
    215349562261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass53,822 miles (+7,578)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    53,822 miles
    Test number
    498980871228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass46,244 miles (+6,918)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    46,244 miles
    Test number
    270902870285
    • 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)

  21. Pass39,326 miles (+8,626)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    39,326 miles
    Test number
    572303179245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass30,700 miles (+8,533)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    30,700 miles
    Test number
    250438068275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass22,167 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    22,167 miles
    Test number
    951139967293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K30 TLP

Does K30 TLP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K30 TLP expired on 2 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K30 TLP?
The MOT on K30 TLP expired on 2 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K30 TLP done?
K30 TLP was recorded at 101,125 miles at its MOT on 29 Aug 2024, an average of 4,665 miles a year.
Has K30 TLP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K30 TLP has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on K30 TLP 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 K30 TLP find?
K30 TLP passed its latest MOT on 29 Aug 2024 with 1 advisory: under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection,.

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