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Yellow · Petrol · 2005 · 1,596 cc

K40 TDYMOT history

K40 TDY is a yellow petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 9 Jun 2005. Its MOT expired on 17 Jul 2025 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 91,720 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Jul 2025
Mileage
91,720 mi
At MOT on 18 Jul 2024
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,842 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K40 TDY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
9 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
18 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

K40 TDY was last recorded at 91,720 miles on 18 Jul 2024, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
91,718 miles · 10 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
4,842 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 91,720 miles
  • 2023 – 91,718 miles
  • 2022 – 88,734 miles
  • 2021 – 77,286 miles
  • 2020 – 71,364 miles
  • 2019 – 69,263 miles
  • 2017 – 69,205 miles
  • 2016 – 61,161 miles
  • 2015 – 56,030 miles
  • 2014 – 49,260 miles
  • 2013 – 41,650 miles
  • 2012 – 35,227 miles
  • 2011 – 29,863 miles
  • 2010 – 23,996 miles
  • 2009 – 17,507 miles
  • 2008 – 13,685 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,720 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Engine bay covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • N/s-o/s front tyre outer side walls showing signs of perrishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

28 tests since 6 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,720 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    91,720 miles
    Test number
    976400330866
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail91,720 miles (+2)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,720 miles
    Test number
    306747918320
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass91,718 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    91,718 miles
    Test number
    122176252253
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail91,718 miles (+2,984)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,718 miles
    Test number
    970297171937
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass88,734 miles (+11,448)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    88,734 miles
    Test number
    818121734450
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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 Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • 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 Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass77,286 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    77,286 miles
    Test number
    989422437657
    • MinorHorn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

  7. Fail77,284 miles (+5,920)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,284 miles
    Test number
    118801395992
    • 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 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))
    • MinorHorn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

  8. Pass71,364 miles (+40)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    71,364 miles
    Test number
    473376768355
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail71,324 miles (+2,061)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,324 miles
    Test number
    771129252053
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass69,263 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    69,263 miles
    Test number
    603986956433
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  11. Fail69,263 miles (+58)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,263 miles
    Test number
    561701632027
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  12. Pass69,205 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    69,205 miles
    Test number
    963048678106
    • AdvisoryDriver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
    • AdvisoryAdequate welding repair n/s/f subframe front mounting
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers fitted
    • AdvisoryN/s-o/s front tyre outer side walls showing signs of perrishing

  13. Fail69,204 miles (+8,043)7 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,204 miles
    Test number
    102147451139
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryEml lamp illuminated indicating fault
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers fitted
    • AdvisoryN/s-o/s front tyre outer side walls showing signs of perrishing

  14. Pass61,161 miles (+5,131)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    61,161 miles
    Test number
    368426599109
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre

  15. Pass56,030 miles (+6,770)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    56,030 miles
    Test number
    117344376912
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear @ rear end (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryEML light on
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both front (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside outer sill damaged

  16. Pass49,260 miles (+38)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    49,260 miles
    Test number
    386082634293
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteWiper noisy

  17. Fail49,222 miles (+7,572)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,222 miles
    Test number
    467830234212
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteWiper noisy

  18. Pass41,650 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    41,650 miles
    Test number
    105900143298
    • 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)

  19. Fail41,650 miles (+6,423)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,650 miles
    Test number
    169950443225
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • 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)

  20. Pass35,227 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    35,227 miles
    Test number
    208525942209
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Fail35,226 miles (+5,363)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,226 miles
    Test number
    367264842471
    • FailureBrake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass29,863 miles2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    29,863 miles
    Test number
    555168281162
    • DangerousNearside front tyre is worn and bold at inner edge
    • DangerousOffside front tyre is worn and bold at inner and outer edges

  23. Fail29,863 miles (+5,867)2 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,863 miles
    Test number
    279378281197
    • DangerousNearside front tyre is worn and bold at inner edge
    • DangerousOffside front tyre is worn and bold at inner and outer edges
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  24. Pass23,996 miles (+6,489)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    23,996 miles
    Test number
    940597480161
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront discs slightly worn
    • NoteO/S/R tyre perishing in tread & side wall.

  25. Pass17,507 miles (+433)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    17,507 miles
    Test number
    151210799115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass17,074 miles (+3,389)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    17,074 miles
    Test number
    520460369199
    • NoteDamage ns repeater

  27. Pass13,685 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    13,685 miles
    Test number
    964828358122
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  28. Fail13,685 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,685 miles
    Test number
    123368458101
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about K40 TDY

Does K40 TDY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K40 TDY expired on 17 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K40 TDY?
The MOT on K40 TDY expired on 17 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K40 TDY done?
K40 TDY was recorded at 91,720 miles at its MOT on 18 Jul 2024, an average of 4,842 miles a year.
Has K40 TDY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K40 TDY has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on K40 TDY 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 K40 TDY find?
K40 TDY passed its latest MOT on 18 Jul 2024 with 1 advisory: rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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