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Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

S13 TGHMOT history

S13 TGH is a black diesel Volkswagen Beetle first used on 13 May 2005. Its MOT is valid until 17 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 105,919 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Nov 2026
Mileage
105,919 mi
At MOT on 18 Nov 2025
MOT tests
20
18 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,074 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S13 TGH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
13 May 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S13 TGH was last recorded at 105,919 miles on 18 Nov 2025, 4,068 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,851 miles · 15 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4,068 miles
Average per year
5,074 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 105,919 miles
  • 2024 – 101,851 miles
  • 2023 – 96,560 miles
  • 2022 – 92,036 miles
  • 2021 – 88,370 miles
  • 2020 – 84,946 miles
  • 2019 – 80,268 miles
  • 2018 – 76,672 miles
  • 2017 – 73,072 miles
  • 2016 – 69,107 miles
  • 2015 – 65,289 miles
  • 2014 – 60,551 miles
  • 2013 – 55,236 miles
  • 2012 – 51,136 miles
  • 2011 – 47,127 miles
  • 2010 – 37,745 miles
  • 2009 – 27,013 miles
  • 2008 – 17,027 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,919 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (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))

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.

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts inner faces

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

20 tests since 12 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,919 miles (+4,068)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    105,919 miles
    Test number
    426243051151
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (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))
  2. Pass101,851 miles (+5,291)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    101,851 miles
    Test number
    264127880961
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass96,560 miles (+4,524)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    96,560 miles
    Test number
    789513447512

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass92,036 miles (+3,666)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    92,036 miles
    Test number
    872700874236
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust back box heavy corrosion
  5. Pass88,370 miles (+3,424)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    88,370 miles
    Test number
    128347352809
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded
  6. Pass84,946 miles (+4,678)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    84,946 miles
    Test number
    874928188276
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs inner faces rust lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust back box corroded
  7. Pass80,268 miles (+3,596)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    80,268 miles
    Test number
    299544777073
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fronts inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box corroded
  8. Pass76,672 miles (+3,600)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2019
    Odometer
    76,672 miles
    Test number
    863813007385
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryO/s/r brake slight bind
  9. Pass73,072 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2018
    Odometer
    73,072 miles
    Test number
    263869630647
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2,5mm (4.1.E.1)
  10. Fail73,072 miles (+3,965)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,072 miles
    Test number
    544202740947
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure broken (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2,5mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryN/s/r brake slight bind
  11. Pass69,107 miles (+3,818)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2017
    Odometer
    69,107 miles
    Test number
    799138887071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass65,289 miles (+4,738)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2016
    Odometer
    65,289 miles
    Test number
    617105315184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass60,551 miles (+5,315)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2015
    Odometer
    60,551 miles
    Test number
    527200734143
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  14. Pass55,236 miles (+4,100)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2014
    Odometer
    55,236 miles
    Test number
    977616313119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass51,136 miles (+4,009)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2013
    Odometer
    51,136 miles
    Test number
    487836522171
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
  16. Pass47,127 miles (+9,382)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2012
    Odometer
    47,127 miles
    Test number
    735797121178
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  17. Pass37,745 miles (+10,732)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2011
    Odometer
    37,745 miles
    Test number
    263275620126
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
  18. Pass27,013 miles (+9,986)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2010
    Odometer
    27,013 miles
    Test number
    634133939128
    • NoteWipers slightly smearing
  19. Fail17,027 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,027 miles
    Test number
    671743938189
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteFRONT WIPERS SMEARING SLIGHTLY
  20. Pass17,027 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2009
    Odometer
    17,027 miles
    Test number
    930713738126
    • NoteFRONT WIPERS SMEARING SLIGHTLY

Questions about S13 TGH

Does S13 TGH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S13 TGH is valid until 17 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S13 TGH?
The MOT on S13 TGH is valid until 17 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S13 TGH done?
S13 TGH was recorded at 105,919 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2025, an average of 5,074 miles a year.
Has S13 TGH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S13 TGH has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 13 May 2017.
Has the mileage on S13 TGH 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 S13 TGH find?
S13 TGH passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: front windscreen wiper blade defective; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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