Volkswagen Beetle
Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc
T194 AHYMOT history
T194 AHY is a black petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 1 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 4 Aug 2027 and it has passed 14 of 25 MOT tests, with 99,041 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 99,041 mi
- At MOT on 5 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 14 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 1,998 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T194 AHY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Beetle
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 1 Jun 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T194 AHY was last recorded at 99,041 miles on 5 Aug 2026, 307 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 98,734 miles · 17 Jul 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 307 miles
- Average per year
- 1,998 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 99,041 miles
- 2023 – 98,734 miles
- 2022 – 90,975 miles
- 2021 – 85,107 miles
- 2019 – 83,768 miles
- 2018 – 82,169 miles
- 2017 – 79,657 miles
- 2016 – 78,336 miles
- 2014 – 78,065 miles
- 2013 – 77,236 miles
- 2011 – 76,192 miles
- 2008 – 76,092 miles
- 2007 – 67,887 miles
- 2006 – 58,812 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass99,041 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008
Full MOT history
25 tests since 15 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass99,041 miles (+307)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 99,041 miles
- Test number
- 548920866396
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,734 miles (+49)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 98,734 miles
- Test number
- 850112814835
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail98,685 miles (+7,710)12 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,685 miles
- Test number
- 141515692008
- 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 carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass90,975 miles (+5,868)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 90,975 miles
- Test number
- 384619067808
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,107 miles (+5)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 85,107 miles
- Test number
- 903751515561
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Fail85,102 miles (+52)1 dangerous5 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,102 miles
- Test number
- 228373499137
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Fuel hose insecure fuel filter and hose (6.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorRear Oil leaking excessively from engine fire risk leaking onto exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper and lower (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper and lower (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fail85,050 miles (+1,282)6 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,050 miles
- Test number
- 561113502752
- MajorEmissions not tested major hole in exhaust. (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryAll shock absorbers bush's beginning to split
- AdvisoryCorrosion to flexy brake pipe ends
- AdvisoryCorrosion to front arms
- AdvisoryCorrosion to front suspension beam
- AdvisoryTyre close to ten years old Both rear tyres 16 years old and badly cracking (5.2.3 (m))
- AdvisoryCorrosion to front brake discs
- AdvisoryOil leak from inborad cv boots
- AdvisoryOil weep from engine
- AdvisoryOil weeping from rear hubs
Pass83,768 miles (+1,599)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 83,768 miles
- Test number
- 406986703540
- AdvisoryBoth rear hub oil seals have slight leaks
Pass82,169 miles (+37)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 82,169 miles
- Test number
- 427473335853
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Slight Oil Leak from engine & Push rod tubes
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Driveshaft leak near brake plate
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Fail82,132 miles (+13)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,132 miles
- Test number
- 560699276297
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Fail82,119 miles (+2,462)6 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,119 miles
- Test number
- 243727079212
- MajorEmissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear hub oil seal leaking
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySlight free-play felt at steering wheel
Pass79,657 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 79,657 miles
- Test number
- 131441315014
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail79,657 miles (+1,321)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,657 miles
- Test number
- 316088939803
- Repaired at testNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Pass78,336 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 78,336 miles
- Test number
- 816553752260
- AdvisoryFront y member corroded
- AdvisoryOffside rear inner cv boot leaking
Fail78,336 miles (+271)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,336 miles
- Test number
- 792889805112
- Repaired at testBattery insecure (1.9.1)
- AdvisoryFront y member corroded
- AdvisoryOffside rear inner cv boot leaking
Pass78,065 miles (+829)
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2015
- Odometer
- 78,065 miles
- Test number
- 268698044168
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,236 miles (+26)
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2014
- Odometer
- 77,236 miles
- Test number
- 177983343137
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail77,210 miles (+1,018)2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,210 miles
- Test number
- 148851743184
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
- NoteBoth rear axle sills leaking
Pass76,192 miles (+14)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 76,192 miles
- Test number
- 176046961156
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail76,178 miles1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,178 miles
- Test number
- 239954961475
- DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Pass76,145 km1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 76,145 km
- Test number
- 914096878231
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- NoteAll shock absorber lower bushes slightly perished
- NoteOff side rear brake hose not very well secured
Fail76,092 miles (+8,205)2 dangerous3 failures1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,092 miles
- Test number
- 684066568270
- DangerousNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- DangerousNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- FailureRear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- NoteAll shock absorber lower bushes slightly perished
- NoteOff side rear brake hose not very well secured
- NoteSlight oil leak off side axle tube gaiter and both rear hub seals
Pass67,887 miles (+42)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 67,887 miles
- Test number
- 624235267135
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail67,845 miles (+9,033)1 failure3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,845 miles
- Test number
- 484144767197
- FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- NoteExhaust corroding...
- NoteN/s & o/s/r wheels feel rough when rotated, possible diff , advise investigation....
- NoteOil leaks...
Pass58,812 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 58,812 miles
- Test number
- 482626366126
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T194 AHY
- Does T194 AHY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T194 AHY is valid until 4 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T194 AHY?
- The MOT on T194 AHY is valid until 4 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T194 AHY done?
- T194 AHY was recorded at 99,041 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2026, an average of 1,998 miles a year.
- Has T194 AHY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T194 AHY has failed 11 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jul 2023.
- Has the mileage on T194 AHY 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 T194 AHY find?
- T194 AHY passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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