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Volkswagen Beetle

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

T25 GRGMOT history

T25 GRG is a black diesel Volkswagen Beetle first used on 10 Dec 2008. Its MOT is valid until 5 Apr 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 107,589 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Apr 2027
Mileage
107,589 mi
At MOT on 16 Mar 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,253 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T25 GRG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
10 Dec 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T25 GRG was last recorded at 107,589 miles on 16 Mar 2026, 3,227 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,362 miles · 2 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
3,227 miles
Average per year
6,253 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 107,589 miles
  • 2025 – 104,362 miles
  • 2024 – 99,077 miles
  • 2023 – 85,416 miles
  • 2022 – 68,781 miles
  • 2021 – 54,929 miles
  • 2020 – 54,112 miles
  • 2019 – 50,194 miles
  • 2017 – 44,570 miles
  • 2016 – 40,867 miles
  • 2015 – 37,265 miles
  • 2014 – 33,072 miles
  • 2013 – 29,014 miles
  • 2012 – 24,824 miles
  • 2011 – 18,442 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,589 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

19 tests since 13 Dec 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,589 miles (+3,227)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    107,589 miles
    Test number
    448133423464
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass104,362 miles (+5,285)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    104,362 miles
    Test number
    944804978238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass99,077 miles (+13,661)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    99,077 miles
    Test number
    647548935476
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass85,416 miles (+16,635)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    85,416 miles
    Test number
    273369754781
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass68,781 miles (+13,852)4 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    68,781 miles
    Test number
    847132086683
    • MinorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass54,929 miles (+11)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    54,929 miles
    Test number
    418490032672
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords many cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail54,918 miles (+806)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,918 miles
    Test number
    850224120387
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords many cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass54,112 miles (+14)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    54,112 miles
    Test number
    518716384913
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes deteriorated and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail54,098 miles (+3,904)1 major1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,098 miles
    Test number
    948425766805
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working full of water (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes deteriorated and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass50,194 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    50,194 miles
    Test number
    257252708723
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTemporary fuel cap fitted.

  11. Fail50,194 miles (+5,624)2 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,194 miles
    Test number
    868738499527
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTemporary fuel cap fitted.

  12. Pass44,570 miles (+3,703)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    44,570 miles
    Test number
    372092601275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass40,867 miles (+3,602)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    40,867 miles
    Test number
    582523597435
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass37,265 miles (+16)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    37,265 miles
    Test number
    970789285511
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Fail37,249 miles (+4,177)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,249 miles
    Test number
    411550166573
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass33,072 miles (+4,058)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    33,072 miles
    Test number
    286650254318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass29,014 miles (+4,190)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    29,014 miles
    Test number
    197040943373
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass24,824 miles (+6,382)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    24,824 miles
    Test number
    545772242345
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn to legal minimum
    • NoteOffside windscreen wiper split

  19. Pass18,442 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    18,442 miles
    Test number
    596117841363
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn close to wear bars

Questions about T25 GRG

Does T25 GRG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T25 GRG is valid until 5 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T25 GRG?
The MOT on T25 GRG is valid until 5 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T25 GRG done?
T25 GRG was recorded at 107,589 miles at its MOT on 16 Mar 2026, an average of 6,253 miles a year.
Has T25 GRG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T25 GRG has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2021.
Has the mileage on T25 GRG 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 T25 GRG find?
T25 GRG passed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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