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Volkswagen Beetle

Red · Petrol · 2012 · 1,390 cc

T18 HGLMOT history

T18 HGL is a red petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 4 May 2012. Its MOT is valid until 5 May 2027 and it has passed 12 of 13 MOT tests, with 84,068 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 May 2027
Mileage
84,068 mi
At MOT on 25 Apr 2026
MOT tests
13
12 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,833 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T18 HGL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
4 May 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 May 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T18 HGL was last recorded at 84,068 miles on 25 Apr 2026, 1,588 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,480 miles · 6 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,588 miles
Average per year
5,833 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 84,068 miles
  • 2025 – 82,480 miles
  • 2024 – 77,627 miles
  • 2022 – 73,836 miles
  • 2021 – 68,860 miles
  • 2020 – 63,719 miles
  • 2019 – 55,660 miles
  • 2018 – 48,350 miles
  • 2017 – 40,164 miles
  • 2016 – 31,287 miles
  • 2015 – 21,004 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,068 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

13 tests since 3 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,068 miles (+1,588)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2027
    Odometer
    84,068 miles
    Test number
    761375004359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass82,480 miles (+791)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2026
    Odometer
    82,480 miles
    Test number
    996448356275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass81,689 miles (+4,062)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    81,689 miles
    Test number
    809745886690
    • AdvisoryBrake 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))
  4. Pass77,627 miles (+3,791)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    77,627 miles
    Test number
    975660056431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass73,836 miles (+4,976)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    73,836 miles
    Test number
    785567406307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass68,860 miles (+5,141)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    68,860 miles
    Test number
    894565449273
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  7. Pass63,719 miles (+77)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    63,719 miles
    Test number
    659956868116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail63,642 miles (+7,982)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,642 miles
    Test number
    687077836132
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  9. Pass55,660 miles (+7,310)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    55,660 miles
    Test number
    890479344536
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  10. Pass48,350 miles (+8,186)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    48,350 miles
    Test number
    187761694443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass40,164 miles (+8,877)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    40,164 miles
    Test number
    716372708359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass31,287 miles (+10,283)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    31,287 miles
    Test number
    573348879880

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass21,004 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    21,004 miles
    Test number
    536144085154
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about T18 HGL

Does T18 HGL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T18 HGL is valid until 5 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T18 HGL?
The MOT on T18 HGL is valid until 5 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T18 HGL done?
T18 HGL was recorded at 84,068 miles at its MOT on 25 Apr 2026, an average of 5,833 miles a year.
Has T18 HGL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T18 HGL has failed 1 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on T18 HGL 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 T18 HGL find?
T18 HGL passed its latest MOT on 25 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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