Volkswagen Beetle
Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,595 cc
T1 BTLMOT history
T1 BTL is a silver petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 5 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jun 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 39,780 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 10 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 39,780 mi
- At MOT on 16 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 16 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 1,324 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T1 BTL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Beetle
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,595 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 5 Apr 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 10 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 16 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T1 BTL was last recorded at 39,780 miles on 16 May 2026, 2,947 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 36,833 miles · 21 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,947 miles
- Average per year
- 1,324 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 39,780 miles
- 2025 – 36,833 miles
- 2024 – 34,574 miles
- 2018 – 33,419 miles
- 2017 – 31,709 miles
- 2016 – 30,575 miles
- 2015 – 29,755 miles
- 2014 – 28,233 miles
- 2013 – 27,167 miles
- 2012 – 26,556 miles
- 2011 – 24,437 miles
- 2010 – 22,296 miles
- 2009 – 20,055 miles
- 2008 – 17,795 miles
- 2007 – 15,568 miles
- 2006 – 13,042 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass39,780 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018
Engine man light on
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
22 tests since 8 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass39,780 miles (+2,947)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 39,780 miles
- Test number
- 911600493645
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass36,833 miles (+2,259)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 36,833 miles
- Test number
- 298385891133
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass34,574 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 34,574 miles
- Test number
- 878533000886
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail34,574 miles (+1,155)2 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,574 miles
- Test number
- 275377942767
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass33,419 miles (+1,710)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 33,419 miles
- Test number
- 548821779069
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass31,709 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 31,709 miles
- Test number
- 725288903718
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail31,709 miles (+1,134)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,709 miles
- Test number
- 516123059532
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- AdvisoryEngine man light on
Pass30,575 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 30,575 miles
- Test number
- 315638194819
- AdvisoryENGINE MAN LIGHT ON
- 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail30,575 miles (+820)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 30,575 miles
- Test number
- 227669166661
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryENGINE MAN LIGHT ON
- 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass29,755 miles (+1,522)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 29,755 miles
- Test number
- 198226775456
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail28,233 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 28,233 miles
- Test number
- 905546974009
- Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass28,233 miles (+1,066)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 28,233 miles
- Test number
- 979216474038
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,167 miles (+611)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 27,167 miles
- Test number
- 529691273037
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,556 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 26,556 miles
- Test number
- 696710282036
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail26,556 miles (+2,119)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 26,556 miles
- Test number
- 766520882051
- FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Pass24,437 miles (+2,141)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 24,437 miles
- Test number
- 356324681042
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail22,296 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 22,296 miles
- Test number
- 520588170048
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass22,296 miles (+2,241)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 22,296 miles
- Test number
- 754978970091
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,055 miles (+2,260)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 20,055 miles
- Test number
- 121607979048
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,795 miles (+2,227)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 17,795 miles
- Test number
- 614199278089
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,568 miles (+2,526)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 15,568 miles
- Test number
- 792172887005
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,042 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 13,042 miles
- Test number
- 523727266091
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T1 BTL
- Does T1 BTL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T1 BTL is valid until 10 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T1 BTL?
- The MOT on T1 BTL is valid until 10 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T1 BTL done?
- T1 BTL was recorded at 39,780 miles at its MOT on 16 May 2026, an average of 1,324 miles a year.
- Has T1 BTL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T1 BTL has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 30 May 2024.
- Has the mileage on T1 BTL 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 T1 BTL find?
- T1 BTL passed its latest MOT on 16 May 2026 with 6 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front coil spring corroded, and 3 more.
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