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Blue · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

T23 KGJMOT history

T23 KGJ is a blue diesel Volkswagen Beetle first used on 19 Oct 2012. Its MOT is valid until 12 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 65,469 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Aug 2027
Mileage
65,469 mi
At MOT on 11 Aug 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,958 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T23 KGJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
19 Oct 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T23 KGJ was last recorded at 65,469 miles on 11 Aug 2026, 4,371 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
61,098 miles · 13 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
4,371 miles
Average per year
3,958 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 65,469 miles
  • 2025 – 61,098 miles
  • 2024 – 55,868 miles
  • 2023 – 50,789 miles
  • 2022 – 45,739 miles
  • 2021 – 40,168 miles
  • 2020 – 35,673 miles
  • 2019 – 33,229 miles
  • 2018 – 31,352 miles
  • 2017 – 28,550 miles
  • 2016 – 26,299 miles
  • 2015 – 21,935 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,469 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring not seated correctlyRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryTPMS lamp illuminated

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 12 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,469 miles (+4,371)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    65,469 miles
    Test number
    856289553386
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring not seated correctly
    • AdvisoryTPMS lamp illuminated
  2. Pass61,098 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    61,098 miles
    Test number
    914065935651
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust clamp broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring not seated correctly
  3. Fail61,098 miles (+5,230)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,098 miles
    Test number
    371741809583
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible dip and main beam (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible dip and main beam (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust clamp broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring no seated correctly
  4. Pass55,868 miles (+5,079)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    55,868 miles
    Test number
    623255502608
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust sleeve clamp rusted through
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  5. Pass50,789 miles (+5,050)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    50,789 miles
    Test number
    949792843230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass45,739 miles (+5,571)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    45,739 miles
    Test number
    744698743589
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass40,168 miles (+4,495)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    40,168 miles
    Test number
    893345834201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass35,673 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    35,673 miles
    Test number
    548441785422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail35,673 miles (+2,444)1 major2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,673 miles
    Test number
    323345275976
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  10. Pass33,229 miles (+1,877)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    33,229 miles
    Test number
    211164852428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass31,352 miles (+2,802)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    31,352 miles
    Test number
    673734706638

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass28,550 miles (+2,251)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    28,550 miles
    Test number
    171665769499
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
  13. Pass26,299 miles (+4,364)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    26,299 miles
    Test number
    644497893123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass21,935 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    21,935 miles
    Test number
    207394825259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T23 KGJ

Does T23 KGJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T23 KGJ is valid until 12 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T23 KGJ?
The MOT on T23 KGJ is valid until 12 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T23 KGJ done?
T23 KGJ was recorded at 65,469 miles at its MOT on 11 Aug 2026, an average of 3,958 miles a year.
Has T23 KGJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T23 KGJ has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on T23 KGJ 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 KGJ find?
T23 KGJ passed its latest MOT on 11 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front coil spring not seated correctly; tpms lamp illuminated.

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