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Volkswagen Beetle

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 1,596 cc

T23 REPMOT history

T23 REP is a blue petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 26 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 7 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 145,968 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 May 2027
Mileage
145,968 mi
At MOT on 28 Apr 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,078 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T23 REP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
26 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 May 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T23 REP was last recorded at 145,968 miles on 28 Apr 2026, 4,560 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Apr 2019: 12,519 miles, lower than 117,661 miles on 17 Apr 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,408 miles · 8 May 2025
Between the last two tests
4,560 miles
Average per year
7,078 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 145,968 miles
  • 2025 – 141,408 miles
  • 2024 – 135,909 miles
  • 2023 – 133,708 miles
  • 2022 – 130,788 miles
  • 2021 – 129,731 miles
  • 2020 – 128,561 miles
  • 2019 – 125,134 miles
  • 2018 – 117,661 miles
  • 2017 – 101,807 miles
  • 2016 – 75,946 miles
  • 2015 – 70,172 miles
  • 2014 – 64,383 miles
  • 2013 – 55,638 miles
  • 2012 – 46,492 miles
  • 2011 – 40,221 miles
  • 2010 – 32,589 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,968 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major4 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Offside Front Headlamp aim too low

    Major3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Central Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Coil spring corroded all round

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 21 Apr 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,968 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2027
    Odometer
    145,968 miles
    Test number
    848562845053
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail145,962 miles (+4,554)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,962 miles
    Test number
    984686279946
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass141,408 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2026
    Odometer
    141,408 miles
    Test number
    577091305030
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail141,401 miles (+5,492)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,401 miles
    Test number
    750760466269
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass135,909 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    135,909 miles
    Test number
    224667999059
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all round (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail135,903 miles (+2,195)2 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,903 miles
    Test number
    101022489917
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all round (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass133,708 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    133,708 miles
    Test number
    300295200212
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail133,708 miles (+2,920)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,708 miles
    Test number
    792200980773
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass130,788 miles (+1,057)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    130,788 miles
    Test number
    137661463845
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass129,731 miles (+1,170)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    129,731 miles
    Test number
    479633249519

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass128,561 miles (+3,427)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    128,561 miles
    Test number
    549658834295
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass125,134 miles (+5,134)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    125,134 miles
    Test number
    237506954489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail120,000 miles1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,000 miles
    Test number
    560008114203
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  14. Fail12,519 miles (-105,142)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,519 miles
    Test number
    272080122084
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  15. Pass117,661 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    117,661 miles
    Test number
    835814153646

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail117,661 miles (+15,854)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,661 miles
    Test number
    369164863532
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  17. Pass101,807 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    101,807 miles
    Test number
    253177322822

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail101,802 miles (+25,856)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,802 miles
    Test number
    561726191017
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass75,946 miles (+5,774)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    75,946 miles
    Test number
    836393296427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass70,172 miles (+5,789)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    70,172 miles
    Test number
    717599415174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass64,383 miles (+8,745)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    64,383 miles
    Test number
    206491894016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass55,638 miles (+9,146)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2014
    Odometer
    55,638 miles
    Test number
    908626603110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass46,492 miles (+6,271)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2013
    Odometer
    46,492 miles
    Test number
    659349302124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass40,221 miles (+7,632)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2012
    Odometer
    40,221 miles
    Test number
    228593121159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass32,589 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    32,589 miles
    Test number
    822881710120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T23 REP

Does T23 REP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T23 REP is valid until 7 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T23 REP?
The MOT on T23 REP is valid until 7 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T23 REP done?
T23 REP was recorded at 145,968 miles at its MOT on 28 Apr 2026, an average of 7,078 miles a year.
Has T23 REP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T23 REP has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on T23 REP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Apr 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T23 REP find?
T23 REP passed its latest MOT on 28 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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