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Black · Petrol · 2006 · 1,390 cc

T11 GMTMOT history

T11 GMT is a black petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 10 Apr 2006. Its MOT is valid until 21 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 260,228 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Nov 2026
Mileage
260,228 mi
At MOT on 7 Nov 2025
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
12,971 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T11 GMT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
10 Apr 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T11 GMT was last recorded at 260,228 miles on 7 Nov 2025, 9,324 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
250,904 miles · 22 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
9,324 miles
Average per year
12,971 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 260,228 miles
  • 2024 – 250,904 miles
  • 2023 – 240,976 miles
  • 2022 – 231,941 miles
  • 2021 – 220,699 miles
  • 2020 – 206,167 miles
  • 2019 – 192,713 miles
  • 2018 – 178,346 miles
  • 2017 – 167,393 miles
  • 2016 – 152,044 miles
  • 2015 – 140,814 miles
  • 2014 – 129,273 miles
  • 2013 – 117,856 miles
  • 2012 – 105,838 miles
  • 2011 – 84,715 miles
  • 2010 – 63,754 miles
  • 2009 – 45,617 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass260,228 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear back box corroded slight exhaust blow
  • AdvisorySlight oil leak from engine

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory10 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

27 tests since 22 Apr 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass260,228 miles (+9,324)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    260,228 miles
    Test number
    426500933392
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear back box corroded slight exhaust blow
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from engine

  2. Pass250,904 miles (+138)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    250,904 miles
    Test number
    356458494475
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • 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))

  3. Fail250,766 miles (+9,790)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    250,766 miles
    Test number
    387877833451
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass240,976 miles (+9,035)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    240,976 miles
    Test number
    261504697617
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake shows signs of overheating
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear handbrake and service brake performance just met requirements
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass231,941 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    231,941 miles
    Test number
    917649613419
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail231,941 miles (+11,242)1 repaired2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    231,941 miles
    Test number
    497637024910
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass220,699 miles (+592)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    220,699 miles
    Test number
    672854932545
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay noted to offside front top strut mount
    • AdvisorySlight play at nearside steering rack

  8. Fail220,107 miles (+13,940)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    220,107 miles
    Test number
    296651947904
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay noted to offside front top strut mount
    • AdvisorySlight play at nearside steering rack

  9. Pass206,167 miles (+87)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    206,167 miles
    Test number
    873055197746
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail206,080 miles (+13,367)1 dangerous4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,080 miles
    Test number
    164931873323
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass192,713 miles (+177)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    192,713 miles
    Test number
    874118649624
    • AdvisoryCentral stop light not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower suspension arm ball joint boot deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension coil springs corroded

  12. Fail192,536 miles (+14,190)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,536 miles
    Test number
    665171416348
    • MajorNearside Front 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 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 Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral stop light not working
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower suspension arm ball joint boot deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear parking brake lever on brake caliper not fully returning
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension coil springs corroded

  13. Pass178,346 miles (+10,953)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    178,346 miles
    Test number
    725138302386
    • AdvisoryNearside Front lower suspension arm ball joint boot starting to split
    • AdvisoryOffside Front outer c.v boot weeping
    • AdvisoryOffside Front track rod end ball joint boot starting to split
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear park brake lever on brake caliper not fully returned
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has nail in tread pattern
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass167,393 miles (+15,349)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    167,393 miles
    Test number
    237156002541
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  15. Pass152,044 miles (+11,230)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    152,044 miles
    Test number
    974982577101
    • AdvisoryHigh intenserty lamp inop can not see any wiring to it.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear box showing signs of starting to corrode at pipe end.

  16. Pass140,814 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    140,814 miles
    Test number
    310696218228
    • AdvisoryECU light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Spring corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail140,808 miles (+11,535)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,808 miles
    Test number
    483801434492
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryECU light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Spring corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail129,273 miles1 repaired9 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,273 miles
    Test number
    139689284222
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAdvice both rear tyers perished and craking
    • NoteAdvice ecu light on dash
    • NoteAdvice high level stop light not working
    • NoteAdvice off side rear hand brake lever on caliper sticking a bit on binde at time of test

  19. Pass129,273 miles (+11,417)9 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    129,273 miles
    Test number
    626819084288
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAdvice both rear tyers perished and craking
    • NoteAdvice ecu light on dash
    • NoteAdvice high level stop light not working
    • NoteAdvice off side rear hand brake lever on caliper sticking a bit on binde at time of test

  20. Pass117,856 miles (+110)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    117,856 miles
    Test number
    337099153435
    • NoteFront brake pads low
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded and blowing

  21. Fail117,746 miles (+11,908)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,746 miles
    Test number
    675065453201
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteFront brake pads low
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded and blowing

  22. Pass105,838 miles (+50)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    105,838 miles
    Test number
    957008952207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail105,788 miles (+21,073)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,788 miles
    Test number
    405517052283
    • FailureNearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

  24. Pass84,715 miles (+189)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    84,715 miles
    Test number
    568491161142
    • 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)
    • NoteCentre exhaust slight blow from joint and box
    • NoteFront brake discs worn

  25. Fail84,526 miles (+20,772)5 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,526 miles
    Test number
    889599951164
    • FailureFront Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • 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)
    • NoteCentre exhaust slight blow from joint and box
    • NoteFront brake discs worn

  26. Pass63,754 miles (+18,137)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    63,754 miles
    Test number
    630206810178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass45,617 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    45,617 miles
    Test number
    884662619123
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about T11 GMT

Does T11 GMT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T11 GMT is valid until 21 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T11 GMT?
The MOT on T11 GMT is valid until 21 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T11 GMT done?
T11 GMT was recorded at 260,228 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2025, an average of 12,971 miles a year.
Has T11 GMT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T11 GMT has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on T11 GMT 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 T11 GMT find?
T11 GMT passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear rear back box corroded slight exhaust blow; slight oil leak from engine.

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