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Orange · Petrol · 2003 · 1,984 cc

T23 EJDMOT history

T23 EJD is an orange petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 18 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 12 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 147,964 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Mar 2027
Mileage
147,964 mi
At MOT on 13 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,709 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T23 EJD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
18 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T23 EJD was last recorded at 147,964 miles on 13 Mar 2026, 6,526 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,438 miles · 24 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
6,526 miles
Average per year
6,709 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 147,964 miles
  • 2025 – 141,438 miles
  • 2024 – 135,879 miles
  • 2023 – 130,390 miles
  • 2022 – 117,101 miles
  • 2021 – 112,592 miles
  • 2020 – 111,182 miles
  • 2019 – 103,450 miles
  • 2018 – 95,247 miles
  • 2017 – 87,169 miles
  • 2015 – 73,722 miles
  • 2014 – 56,555 miles
  • 2013 – 43,595 miles
  • 2011 – 32,607 miles
  • 2010 – 30,320 miles
  • 2009 – 28,596 miles
  • 2008 – 26,158 miles
  • 2007 – 21,469 miles
  • 2006 – 16,143 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,964 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint area (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge/whole of tyre cracked and in poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge/whole of tyre cracked and in poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryRear parking brake efforts reduced both sides and only just met requirements of 18%
  • AdvisoryBrake pedal application has a spongey feel when applied

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 19 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,964 miles (+6,526)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    147,964 miles
    Test number
    367000583028
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint area (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge/whole of tyre cracked and in poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge/whole of tyre cracked and in poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear parking brake efforts reduced both sides and only just met requirements of 18%
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal application has a spongey feel when applied

  2. Pass141,438 miles (+5,559)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    141,438 miles
    Test number
    466481641583
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass135,879 miles (+5,489)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    135,879 miles
    Test number
    659441671995
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass130,390 miles (+13,289)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    130,390 miles
    Test number
    762516631520

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass117,101 miles (+4,509)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    117,101 miles
    Test number
    384492427153
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass112,592 miles (+1,410)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    112,592 miles
    Test number
    335354997006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass111,182 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    111,182 miles
    Test number
    636142957528

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail111,182 miles (+7,732)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,182 miles
    Test number
    442153950177
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  9. Pass103,450 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    103,450 miles
    Test number
    924783716454
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail103,450 miles (+8,203)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,450 miles
    Test number
    365108836839
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass95,247 miles (+177)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    95,247 miles
    Test number
    259532646558
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

  12. Fail95,070 miles (+7,901)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,070 miles
    Test number
    748814748911
    • FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

  13. Pass87,169 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    87,169 miles
    Test number
    636823346461
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Fail87,169 miles (+13,447)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,169 miles
    Test number
    361847105263
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid all (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Pass73,722 miles (+17,167)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    73,722 miles
    Test number
    136329623029
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  16. Pass56,555 miles (+12,960)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    56,555 miles
    Test number
    138554644035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass43,595 miles (+10,988)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    43,595 miles
    Test number
    546757533098
    • NoteBoot gas strut brocken o/s/r
    • NoteCentre exhaust bracket brocken but exhaust still supported
    • NoteFront discs worn pads getting low
    • NoteHand brake stiff and dose not lock up
    • NoteRear brake pads getting low
    • NoteUndersheld lose o/s/f

  18. Pass32,607 miles (+2,287)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    32,607 miles
    Test number
    275651821205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass30,320 miles (+1,724)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2011
    Odometer
    30,320 miles
    Test number
    863617330151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass28,596 miles (+2,438)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    28,596 miles
    Test number
    521860899192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass26,158 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    26,158 miles
    Test number
    750047698165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail26,153 miles (+4,684)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,153 miles
    Test number
    491036198168
    • FailureWindscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

  23. Pass21,469 miles (+5,326)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    21,469 miles
    Test number
    194438497102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass16,143 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    16,143 miles
    Test number
    350690406287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T23 EJD

Does T23 EJD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T23 EJD is valid until 12 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T23 EJD?
The MOT on T23 EJD is valid until 12 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T23 EJD done?
T23 EJD was recorded at 147,964 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2026, an average of 6,709 miles a year.
Has T23 EJD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T23 EJD has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jan 2020.
Has the mileage on T23 EJD 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 T23 EJD find?
T23 EJD passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2026 with 10 advisories: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint area; nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 7 more.

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