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Red · Petrol · 2003 · 1,595 cc

T16 RERMOT history

T16 RER is a red petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 24 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 11 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 25 MOT tests, with 100,804 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Mar 2027
Mileage
100,804 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
13 passed · 12 failed
Per year
3,938 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T16 RER
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
24 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T16 RER was last recorded at 100,804 miles on 12 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Feb 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 31 May 2017: 17,365 miles, lower than 80,795 miles on 30 Mar 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,804 miles · 25 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,938 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 100,804 miles
  • 2025 – 98,446 miles
  • 2024 – 97,762 miles
  • 2022 – 96,752 miles
  • 2021 – 92,913 miles
  • 2020 – 92,734 miles
  • 2019 – 92,697 miles
  • 2017 – 88,195 miles
  • 2016 – 80,795 miles
  • 2015 – 76,188 miles
  • 2014 – 72,090 miles
  • 2013 – 63,652 miles
  • 2012 – 53,795 miles
  • 2011 – 41,846 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,804 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryEml

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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2026

  • Eml on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 23 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,804 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    100,804 miles
    Test number
    163600334600
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEml

  2. Fail100,804 miles (+2,358)6 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,804 miles
    Test number
    225704169145
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaking at centre joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEml warning on

  3. Pass98,446 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    98,446 miles
    Test number
    615680406321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail98,446 miles (+684)8 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,446 miles
    Test number
    806644864510
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • 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))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (under side of sill corroded and holed) (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (headlamp not working) (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass97,762 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    97,762 miles
    Test number
    552182504370
    • AdvisoryEml on
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps dull

  6. Fail97,762 miles (+1,010)2 major1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,762 miles
    Test number
    751110784174
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Image only just visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEML on

  7. Pass96,752 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    96,752 miles
    Test number
    818889910103
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail96,752 miles (+3,839)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,752 miles
    Test number
    204505480871
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass92,913 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    92,913 miles
    Test number
    351449211383
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail92,913 miles (+179)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,913 miles
    Test number
    384285195500
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEML illuminated
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass92,734 miles (+37)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2021
    Odometer
    92,734 miles
    Test number
    865532077120
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle slightly corroded

  12. Fail92,697 miles (+4,502)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,697 miles
    Test number
    702094311755
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass88,195 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    88,195 miles
    Test number
    867887658162
    • AdvisoryEngine mil on
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  14. Fail17,365 miles (-63,430)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,365 miles
    Test number
    670924197629
    • FailureOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine mil on
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  15. Pass80,795 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    80,795 miles
    Test number
    750821060452
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  16. Fail80,784 miles (+4,596)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,784 miles
    Test number
    951302843670
    • FailureNearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  17. Pass76,188 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    76,188 miles
    Test number
    968097885024
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Fail76,188 miles (+4,098)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,188 miles
    Test number
    985767485016
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass72,090 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    72,090 miles
    Test number
    675896584026
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  20. Fail72,081 miles (+8,429)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,081 miles
    Test number
    695456284089
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  21. Pass63,652 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    63,652 miles
    Test number
    537334783056
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  22. Fail63,652 miles (+9,857)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,652 miles
    Test number
    135411183094
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre poor condition

  23. Fail53,795 miles2 repaired9 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,795 miles
    Test number
    109117582499
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteAirbag warning lamp illuminated
    • NoteEngine top cover and undertray fitted
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished slightly
    • NoteRear coil springs corroded
    • NoteRear number plate faded
    • NoteSlight corrosion on front brake discs
    • NoteSlight oil stains on gearbox
    • NoteStonechips in front screen
    • NoteVery slight play in both track rods

  24. Pass53,795 miles (+11,949)9 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    53,795 miles
    Test number
    857817682002
    • NoteAirbag warning lamp illuminated
    • NoteEngine top cover and undertray fitted
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished slightly
    • NoteRear coil springs corroded
    • NoteRear number plate faded
    • NoteSlight corrosion on front brake discs
    • NoteSlight oil stains on gearbox
    • NoteStonechips in front screen
    • NoteVery slight play in both track rods

  25. Pass41,846 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    41,846 miles
    Test number
    567802481098
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about T16 RER

Does T16 RER currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T16 RER is valid until 11 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T16 RER?
The MOT on T16 RER is valid until 11 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T16 RER done?
T16 RER was recorded at 100,804 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2026, an average of 3,938 miles a year.
Has T16 RER ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T16 RER has failed 12 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on T16 RER ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 31 May 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T16 RER find?
T16 RER passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; eml.

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