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Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,781 cc

T16 UBOMOT history

T16 UBO is a blue petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 27 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 14 Feb 2026 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 148,122 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Feb 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Feb 2026
Mileage
148,122 mi
At MOT on 15 Feb 2025
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,007 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T16 UBO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
27 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T16 UBO was last recorded at 148,122 miles on 15 Feb 2025, 2,301 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,821 miles · 9 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
2,301 miles
Average per year
6,007 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 148,122 miles
  • 2024 – 145,821 miles
  • 2023 – 142,628 miles
  • 2021 – 139,922 miles
  • 2020 – 134,692 miles
  • 2019 – 129,845 miles
  • 2018 – 125,325 miles
  • 2017 – 120,502 miles
  • 2016 – 115,643 miles
  • 2015 – 107,393 miles
  • 2014 – 105,260 miles
  • 2013 – 98,383 miles
  • 2012 – 84,050 miles
  • 2011 – 70,611 miles
  • 2009 – 57,410 miles
  • 2008 – 52,524 miles
  • 2007 – 48,319 miles
  • 2006 – 38,783 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,122 miles
  • MinorNearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechip (3.2 (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 Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

27 tests since 7 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,122 miles (+2,301)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    148,122 miles
    Test number
    858413855427
    • MinorNearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass145,821 miles (+3,193)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    145,821 miles
    Test number
    682769846992
    • MinorNearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass142,628 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    142,628 miles
    Test number
    589912542957
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail142,622 miles (+2,700)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,622 miles
    Test number
    383260284378
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass139,922 miles (+5,230)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    139,922 miles
    Test number
    661843026574
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion underside

  6. Pass134,692 miles (+4,847)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    134,692 miles
    Test number
    743007355941
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body coated in heavy under seal
    • AdvisoryUnder body covers fitted

  7. Pass129,845 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    129,845 miles
    Test number
    385201194573
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Fail129,845 miles (+46)1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,845 miles
    Test number
    695096785371
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Fail129,799 miles (+4,474)4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,799 miles
    Test number
    634179545079
    • 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))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively FACES (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER AND OUTER TYRE EDGES ON LIMITS (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre rubber cracking
    • AdvisoryREAR EXHASTST BRACKET BROKEN BUT SECURE
    • AdvisoryRear EXHAUST RUBBER SPLITTING

  10. Pass125,325 miles (+4,823)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2019
    Odometer
    125,325 miles
    Test number
    289986048279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass120,502 miles (+4,859)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2018
    Odometer
    120,502 miles
    Test number
    347438233843

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass115,643 miles (+8,250)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    115,643 miles
    Test number
    909722004463
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake hoses perished
    • AdvisoryBoth front track rod end rubber boots perished

  13. Pass107,393 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    107,393 miles
    Test number
    139032655008
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteExhaust corroded & centre support broken

  14. Fail107,393 miles (+2,133)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,393 miles
    Test number
    758762255089
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteExhaust corroded & centre support broken

  15. Pass105,260 miles (+6,877)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    105,260 miles
    Test number
    817960454062
    • 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)

  16. Pass98,383 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    98,383 miles
    Test number
    387468273046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail98,383 miles (+14,333)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,383 miles
    Test number
    785327273042
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  18. Pass84,050 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    84,050 miles
    Test number
    157891312481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail84,050 miles (+13,439)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,050 miles
    Test number
    259870212017
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • NoteE.m.light on

  20. Pass70,611 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    70,611 miles
    Test number
    979337401025
    • NotePlay in n/s front top suspension bush when hanging free

  21. Fail70,611 miles (+13,201)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,611 miles
    Test number
    166317801407
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • NoteEngine management light illuminated
    • NotePlay in n/s front top suspension bush when hanging free

  22. Fail57,410 miles2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,410 miles
    Test number
    224414449367
    • Repaired at testCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass57,410 miles (+4,886)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    57,410 miles
    Test number
    492084749306
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass52,524 miles (+4,205)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    52,524 miles
    Test number
    471119238301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass48,319 miles (+9,536)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    48,319 miles
    Test number
    303027327344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass38,783 miles (+954)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    38,783 miles
    Test number
    624711136353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass37,829 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    37,829 miles
    Test number
    704190386286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T16 UBO

Does T16 UBO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T16 UBO expired on 14 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T16 UBO?
The MOT on T16 UBO expired on 14 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T16 UBO done?
T16 UBO was recorded at 148,122 miles at its MOT on 15 Feb 2025, an average of 6,007 miles a year.
Has T16 UBO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T16 UBO has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on T16 UBO 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 UBO find?
T16 UBO passed its latest MOT on 15 Feb 2025 with 1 minor defect: nearside upper windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip.

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