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Volkswagen Beetle

Yellow · Petrol · 2001 · 1,600 cc

T15 BTLMOT history

T15 BTL is a yellow petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 8 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 5 Oct 2023 and it has passed 15 of 18 MOT tests, with 121,747 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Sept 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Oct 2023
Mileage
121,747 mi
At MOT on 29 Sept 2022
MOT tests
18
15 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,568 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T15 BTL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
8 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
29 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T15 BTL was last recorded at 121,747 miles on 29 Sept 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,747 miles · 28 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,568 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 121,747 miles
  • 2021 – 117,209 miles
  • 2020 – 111,963 miles
  • 2019 – 104,925 miles
  • 2018 – 101,637 miles
  • 2015 – 97,681 miles
  • 2013 – 92,069 miles
  • 2012 – 87,499 miles
  • 2011 – 83,577 miles
  • 2010 – 78,842 miles
  • 2009 – 66,198 miles
  • 2008 – 56,392 miles
  • 2007 – 34,440 miles
  • 2006 – 30,331 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,747 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2010

Full MOT history

18 tests since 29 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,747 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    121,747 miles
    Test number
    949648620503
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail121,747 miles (+4,538)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,747 miles
    Test number
    115641085498
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass117,209 miles (+5,246)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    117,209 miles
    Test number
    428483459391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass111,963 miles (+59)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    111,963 miles
    Test number
    340914795516

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail111,904 miles (+6,979)5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,904 miles
    Test number
    841455942257
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass104,925 miles (+3,288)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    104,925 miles
    Test number
    334715936320
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass101,637 miles (+3,956)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    101,637 miles
    Test number
    744156937572
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass97,681 miles (+5,612)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    97,681 miles
    Test number
    319492985109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass92,069 miles (+4,570)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    92,069 miles
    Test number
    237763343307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass87,499 miles (+3,922)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    87,499 miles
    Test number
    236948712336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass83,577 miles (+4,735)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    83,577 miles
    Test number
    539884131318
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  12. Pass78,842 miles (+3,995)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    78,842 miles
    Test number
    512022740300
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass74,847 miles (+8,649)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    74,847 miles
    Test number
    380899460126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass66,198 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    66,198 miles
    Test number
    300887949167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail66,198 miles (+9,806)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,198 miles
    Test number
    854367449123
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)

  16. Pass56,392 miles (+21,952)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    56,392 miles
    Test number
    120527678183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass34,440 miles (+4,109)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    34,440 miles
    Test number
    860518417037
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass30,331 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    30,331 miles
    Test number
    924949616134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T15 BTL

Does T15 BTL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T15 BTL expired on 5 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T15 BTL?
The MOT on T15 BTL expired on 5 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T15 BTL done?
T15 BTL was recorded at 121,747 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2022, an average of 5,568 miles a year.
Has T15 BTL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T15 BTL has failed 3 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on T15 BTL 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 T15 BTL find?
T15 BTL passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2022 with 1 advisory: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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