Volkswagen Beetle
Red · Petrol · 2004 · 1,596 cc
T12 GLSMOT history
T12 GLS is a red petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 10 Feb 2004. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 127,576 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 16 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 127,576 mi
- At MOT on 26 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 30
- 20 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 5,179 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T12 GLS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Beetle
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,596 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 10 Feb 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 16 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T12 GLS was last recorded at 127,576 miles on 26 Jun 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jun 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 127,572 miles · 17 Jun 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 4 miles
- Average per year
- 5,179 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 127,576 miles
- 2025 – 123,341 miles
- 2024 – 121,225 miles
- 2023 – 118,105 miles
- 2021 – 111,174 miles
- 2020 – 109,322 miles
- 2019 – 105,923 miles
- 2018 – 104,426 miles
- 2017 – 101,310 miles
- 2016 – 94,516 miles
- 2015 – 87,944 miles
- 2014 – 79,956 miles
- 2013 – 73,034 miles
- 2012 – 64,901 miles
- 2011 – 56,564 miles
- 2010 – 48,475 miles
- 2009 – 42,271 miles
- 2008 – 34,866 miles
- 2007 – 27,210 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass127,576 miles
- MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at brake flexy (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipe on axle (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear axle corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded but not seriously weakenedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
Minor2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016
Full MOT history
30 tests since 8 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass127,576 miles (+4)1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 127,576 miles
- Test number
- 671405741126
- MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at brake flexy (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipe on axle (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear axle corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded but not seriously weakened
Fail127,572 miles (+4,231)1 dangerous3 major1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,572 miles
- Test number
- 861174985197
- DangerousOffside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed excessive smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at brake flexy (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal pipe on axle (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear axle corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded but not seriously weakened
Pass123,341 miles (+3)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 123,341 miles
- Test number
- 696787313417
- AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail123,338 miles (+2,113)5 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,338 miles
- Test number
- 135992845039
- MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass121,225 miles (+3,120)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 121,225 miles
- Test number
- 339453579826
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass118,105 miles (+6,931)
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2024
- Odometer
- 118,105 miles
- Test number
- 973827299958
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass111,174 miles (+1,852)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 111,174 miles
- Test number
- 255164017272
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass109,322 miles (+1,240)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 109,322 miles
- Test number
- 560744537540
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass108,082 miles (+4)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 108,082 miles
- Test number
- 324250450188
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail108,078 miles (+2,155)1 dangerous3 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,078 miles
- Test number
- 756340532472
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system caliper (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass105,923 miles (+1,497)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 105,923 miles
- Test number
- 928910521504
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass104,426 miles (+3,116)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 104,426 miles
- Test number
- 676835116986
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass101,310 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 101,310 miles
- Test number
- 840535056947
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail101,310 miles (+6,794)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,310 miles
- Test number
- 725092670637
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass94,516 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 94,516 miles
- Test number
- 906253117015
- 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)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail94,514 miles (+6,570)2 failures1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,514 miles
- Test number
- 122008177882
- FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- 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)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass87,944 miles (+7,988)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 87,944 miles
- Test number
- 438349125021
- 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)
Pass79,956 miles (+6,922)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 79,956 miles
- Test number
- 457604644046
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,034 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 73,034 miles
- Test number
- 118008933069
- 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)
Fail73,030 miles (+8,129)2 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,030 miles
- Test number
- 338308433007
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- 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)
- NoteRear brakes bimding slightly
Pass64,901 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 64,901 miles
- Test number
- 146730232448
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail64,897 miles (+8,333)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,897 miles
- Test number
- 199050932015
- FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Pass56,564 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 56,564 miles
- Test number
- 257311241011
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail56,564 miles (+8,089)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,564 miles
- Test number
- 666491341035
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass48,475 miles (+6,204)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 48,475 miles
- Test number
- 591054250072
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,271 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 42,271 miles
- Test number
- 213251949020
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail42,271 miles (+7,405)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,271 miles
- Test number
- 391750449015
- FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Pass34,866 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 34,866 miles
- Test number
- 991283548036
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail34,866 miles (+7,656)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,866 miles
- Test number
- 862033648039
- FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Pass27,210 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 27,210 miles
- Test number
- 880229237054
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T12 GLS
- Does T12 GLS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T12 GLS is valid until 16 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T12 GLS?
- The MOT on T12 GLS is valid until 16 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T12 GLS done?
- T12 GLS was recorded at 127,576 miles at its MOT on 26 Jun 2026, an average of 5,179 miles a year.
- Has T12 GLS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T12 GLS has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on T12 GLS 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 T12 GLS find?
- T12 GLS passed its latest MOT on 26 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: offside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; central rear stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working; nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output, and 6 more.
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