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Volkswagen Beetle

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,596 cc

T16 SCBMOT history

T16 SCB is a black petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 12 Jul 2002. Its MOT is valid until 18 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 136,685 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Aug 2027
Mileage
136,685 mi
At MOT on 13 Aug 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,518 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T16 SCB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
12 Jul 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T16 SCB was last recorded at 136,685 miles on 13 Aug 2026, 2,438 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,247 miles · 14 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
2,438 miles
Average per year
5,518 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 136,685 miles
  • 2025 – 134,247 miles
  • 2024 – 132,285 miles
  • 2023 – 129,423 miles
  • 2022 – 127,244 miles
  • 2021 – 126,130 miles
  • 2020 – 125,266 miles
  • 2019 – 120,310 miles
  • 2018 – 113,609 miles
  • 2017 – 106,957 miles
  • 2016 – 99,651 miles
  • 2015 – 92,754 miles
  • 2014 – 85,672 miles
  • 2013 – 77,283 miles
  • 2012 – 69,864 miles
  • 2011 – 61,883 miles
  • 2010 – 54,336 miles
  • 2009 – 46,755 miles
  • 2008 – 38,353 miles
  • 2007 – 32,267 miles
  • 2006 – 25,730 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,685 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 4 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,685 miles (+2,438)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    136,685 miles
    Test number
    155468012495
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass134,247 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    134,247 miles
    Test number
    378431881126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail134,236 miles (+1,951)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,236 miles
    Test number
    256232689672
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass132,285 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    132,285 miles
    Test number
    152275449188
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both ns and os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail132,285 miles (+2,862)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,285 miles
    Test number
    700060853636
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both ns and os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass129,423 miles (+2,179)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    129,423 miles
    Test number
    586309646423
    • 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))

  7. Pass127,244 miles (+1,114)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    127,244 miles
    Test number
    935675152333
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (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 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 Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass126,130 miles (+864)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    126,130 miles
    Test number
    450787304730
    • 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 Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass125,266 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    125,266 miles
    Test number
    261791907305
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail125,266 miles (+4,956)1 dangerous1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,266 miles
    Test number
    504106459684
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass120,310 miles (+6,701)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    120,310 miles
    Test number
    933646915835
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass113,609 miles (+6,652)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    113,609 miles
    Test number
    109684596749
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  13. Pass106,957 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    106,957 miles
    Test number
    157166228594

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail106,957 miles (+7,306)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,957 miles
    Test number
    275163545295
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  15. Pass99,651 miles (+6,897)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    99,651 miles
    Test number
    615876714113
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit All four (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass92,754 miles (+7,082)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    92,754 miles
    Test number
    227268205284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail85,672 miles1 repaired4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,672 miles
    Test number
    168360314233
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth inner driveshaft joints damp

  18. Pass85,672 miles (+8,389)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    85,672 miles
    Test number
    566550214262
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth inner driveshaft joints damp

  19. Pass77,283 miles (+7,419)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    77,283 miles
    Test number
    448802683128
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCentre exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still fully supported
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn close to legal limit of 1.6mm (2mm)

  20. Pass69,864 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    69,864 miles
    Test number
    296517682424
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Fail69,864 miles (+7,981)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,864 miles
    Test number
    967667182192
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass61,883 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    61,883 miles
    Test number
    397639171156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail61,883 miles (+7,547)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,883 miles
    Test number
    776119371105
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  24. Pass54,336 miles (+7,581)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    54,336 miles
    Test number
    164536560167
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAll tyres close to legal limits

  25. Pass46,755 miles (+8,402)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    46,755 miles
    Test number
    870393489193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass38,353 miles (+6,086)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    38,353 miles
    Test number
    951528578141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass32,267 miles (+6,537)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    32,267 miles
    Test number
    923746087152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass25,730 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    25,730 miles
    Test number
    200595786424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T16 SCB

Does T16 SCB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T16 SCB is valid until 18 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T16 SCB?
The MOT on T16 SCB is valid until 18 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T16 SCB done?
T16 SCB was recorded at 136,685 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2026, an average of 5,518 miles a year.
Has T16 SCB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T16 SCB has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on T16 SCB 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 T16 SCB find?
T16 SCB passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front outer suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills; offside front outer suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill.

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