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Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,596 cc

K30 TTRMOT history

K30 TTR is a blue petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 22 Aug 2005. Its MOT expired on 18 Dec 2023 and it has passed 16 of 28 MOT tests, with 146,996 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Dec 2023
Mileage
146,996 mi
At MOT on 2 Dec 2023
MOT tests
28
16 passed · 12 failed
Per year
8,332 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K30 TTR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
22 Aug 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
2 Dec 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

K30 TTR was last recorded at 146,996 miles on 2 Dec 2023, 4,015 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Dec 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Nov 2017: 82,474 miles, lower than 82,767 miles on 21 Jul 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
142,981 miles · 19 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
4,015 miles
Average per year
8,332 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 146,996 miles
  • 2022 – 142,981 miles
  • 2021 – 125,158 miles
  • 2020 – 115,609 miles
  • 2019 – 103,906 miles
  • 2018 – 93,931 miles
  • 2017 – 82,474 miles
  • 2016 – 77,568 miles
  • 2015 – 71,634 miles
  • 2014 – 64,824 miles
  • 2013 – 56,973 miles
  • 2012 – 46,813 miles
  • 2011 – 38,741 miles
  • 2010 – 33,570 miles
  • 2009 – 27,260 miles
  • 2008 – 19,683 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail146,996 miles
  • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
  • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
  • MajorExhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))
  • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

What MOT failures 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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak.rear beam corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

28 tests since 21 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail146,996 miles (+4,015)3 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,996 miles
    Test number
    220964376874
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  2. Pass142,981 miles (+17,823)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    142,981 miles
    Test number
    977838337720
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront sub frame corroded
    • AdvisoryFront sub frame corroded o/s and n/s inner and outer sills corroded front to rear
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s rear inner and outer sills corroded and welded
    • AdvisoryOil leak,rear beam hevily corroded o/s and n/s

  3. Pass125,158 miles (+488)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    125,158 miles
    Test number
    760024157563
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak.rear beam corroded

  4. Fail124,670 miles (+9,061)9 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,670 miles
    Test number
    350832111587
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on dipped beam o/s and n/s (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak.rear beam corroded

  5. Pass115,609 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    115,609 miles
    Test number
    486198981141
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front steering rack inner joint slight play
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth front top mounts worn

  6. Fail115,609 miles (+11,703)1 repaired2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,609 miles
    Test number
    578256943302
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front steering rack inner joint slight play
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth front top mounts worn

  7. Pass103,906 miles (+9,975)3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    103,906 miles
    Test number
    671524458978
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass93,931 miles (+2)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    93,931 miles
    Test number
    721447951530
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear beam and brake pipes corroded

  9. Fail93,929 miles (+11,455)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,929 miles
    Test number
    276023479390
    • MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • 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 Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass82,474 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    82,474 miles
    Test number
    298749810536
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  11. Fail82,474 miles (-293)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,474 miles
    Test number
    172838178139
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  12. Pass82,767 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    82,767 miles
    Test number
    993431326862
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  13. Fail82,767 miles (+5,199)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,767 miles
    Test number
    393990710722
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  14. Pass77,568 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    77,568 miles
    Test number
    435339873047
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Fail77,566 miles (+5,932)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,566 miles
    Test number
    575672476762
    • FailureNearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror casing (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror casing (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass71,634 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    71,634 miles
    Test number
    638130625202
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracking

  17. Fail71,632 miles (+6,808)5 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,632 miles
    Test number
    495050025271
    • FailureNearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracking

  18. Pass64,824 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    64,824 miles
    Test number
    158999144264
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  19. Fail64,822 miles (+7,849)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,822 miles
    Test number
    239019144230
    • FailureOffside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  20. Pass56,973 miles (+10,160)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    56,973 miles
    Test number
    908022263211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass46,813 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    46,813 miles
    Test number
    456820812264
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  22. Fail46,813 miles (+8,072)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,813 miles
    Test number
    818700812269
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  23. Pass38,741 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    38,741 miles
    Test number
    179988701206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail38,741 miles (+5,171)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,741 miles
    Test number
    419148601246
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteRear discs corroded

  25. Pass33,570 miles (+6,310)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    33,570 miles
    Test number
    624149330288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass27,260 miles (+7,577)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    27,260 miles
    Test number
    173491539217
    • 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)

  27. Pass19,683 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    19,683 miles
    Test number
    462844638274
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteNo post code/name or BSAU145D markings on front and rear number plates.

  28. Fail19,683 miles1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,683 miles
    Test number
    221324538237
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteNo post code/name or BSAU145D markings on front and rear number plates.

Questions about K30 TTR

Does K30 TTR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K30 TTR expired on 18 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K30 TTR?
The MOT on K30 TTR expired on 18 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K30 TTR done?
K30 TTR was recorded at 146,996 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2023, an average of 8,332 miles a year.
Has K30 TTR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K30 TTR has failed 12 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on K30 TTR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Nov 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on K30 TTR find?
K30 TTR failed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2023 with 3 dangerous defects and 4 major defects: offside front brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system; parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value; service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value, and 4 more.

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