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Volkswagen Beetle

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 1,984 cc

S99 BTLMOT history

S99 BTL is a blue petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 1 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 12 Apr 2023 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 103,946 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Apr 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Apr 2023
Mileage
103,946 mi
At MOT on 11 Apr 2023
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,710 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S99 BTL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
11 Apr 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

S99 BTL was last recorded at 103,946 miles on 11 Apr 2023, 10,908 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Apr 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Jan 2012: 58,230 miles, lower than 65,740 miles on 14 Jan 2011.

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
93,038 miles · 13 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
10,908 miles
Average per year
3,710 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 103,946 miles
  • 2022 – 93,038 miles
  • 2021 – 85,805 miles
  • 2020 – 78,841 miles
  • 2019 – 78,301 miles
  • 2018 – 77,077 miles
  • 2017 – 75,815 miles
  • 2016 – 74,478 miles
  • 2015 – 73,341 miles
  • 2014 – 71,598 miles
  • 2013 – 70,041 miles
  • 2012 – 58,230 miles
  • 2011 – 65,740 miles
  • 2010 – 64,512 miles
  • 2009 – 60,336 miles
  • 2008 – 48,249 miles
  • 2007 – 46,243 miles
  • 2006 – 42,157 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail103,946 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer body side sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer body side sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 15 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail103,946 miles (+10,908)5 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,946 miles
    Test number
    592135406362
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer body side sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer body side sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass93,038 miles (+7,233)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    93,038 miles
    Test number
    206439825913
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass85,805 miles (+19)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    85,805 miles
    Test number
    110711374524
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail85,786 miles (+6,945)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,786 miles
    Test number
    358413458184
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass78,841 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    78,841 miles
    Test number
    543281769698

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail78,841 miles (+540)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,841 miles
    Test number
    334867908246
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass78,301 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    78,301 miles
    Test number
    690499986220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail78,301 miles (+1,224)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,301 miles
    Test number
    736956673163
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass77,077 miles (+1,262)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    77,077 miles
    Test number
    423405159005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass75,815 miles (+1,337)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    75,815 miles
    Test number
    641610761811

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass74,478 miles (+1,137)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    74,478 miles
    Test number
    916585841313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass73,341 miles (+1,743)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    73,341 miles
    Test number
    528846655018
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass71,598 miles (+1,557)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    71,598 miles
    Test number
    486332824035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass70,041 miles (+11,811)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    70,041 miles
    Test number
    168955723004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass58,230 miles (-7,510)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    58,230 miles
    Test number
    128619702064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass65,740 miles (+1,228)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    65,740 miles
    Test number
    238434011019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass64,512 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    64,512 miles
    Test number
    420162410044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail64,512 miles (+4,176)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,512 miles
    Test number
    963671210092
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  19. Pass60,336 miles (+12,087)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    60,336 miles
    Test number
    742885619002
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass48,249 miles (+2,006)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    48,249 miles
    Test number
    804314818034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass46,243 miles (+4,086)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    46,243 miles
    Test number
    323315317204
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass42,157 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    42,157 miles
    Test number
    862087626292
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S99 BTL

Does S99 BTL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S99 BTL expired on 12 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S99 BTL?
The MOT on S99 BTL expired on 12 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S99 BTL done?
S99 BTL was recorded at 103,946 miles at its MOT on 11 Apr 2023, an average of 3,710 miles a year.
Has S99 BTL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S99 BTL has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on S99 BTL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Jan 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S99 BTL find?
S99 BTL failed its latest MOT on 11 Apr 2023 with 5 major defects, 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front position lamp not working; nearside front suspension arm ball joint excessively worn; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer body side sill, and 7 more.

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