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Volkswagen Beetle

Green · Petrol · 2003 · 1,596 cc

T25 VWWMOT history

T25 VWW is a green petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 24 Jun 2003. Its MOT expired on 19 Jan 2024 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 103,443 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jan 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Jan 2024
Mileage
103,443 mi
At MOT on 24 Jan 2024
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,597 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T25 VWW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
24 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
24 Jan 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

T25 VWW was last recorded at 103,443 miles on 24 Jan 2024, 877 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,566 miles · 20 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
877 miles
Average per year
4,597 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 103,443 miles
  • 2023 – 102,566 miles
  • 2022 – 101,664 miles
  • 2021 – 100,424 miles
  • 2019 – 96,050 miles
  • 2018 – 94,085 miles
  • 2017 – 91,472 miles
  • 2016 – 84,436 miles
  • 2015 – 74,196 miles
  • 2014 – 70,658 miles
  • 2013 – 68,587 miles
  • 2012 – 67,323 miles
  • 2011 – 64,801 miles
  • 2010 – 55,995 miles
  • 2009 – 47,617 miles
  • 2008 – 35,741 miles
  • 2006 – 23,949 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail103,443 miles
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
  • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front spring corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre starting to crack
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear spring corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Front spring corroded
  • AdvisoryRear discs corroded
  • AdvisoryBrake pipes covered in grease
  • AdvisoryOil light on
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipes corroded
  • AdvisorySteering wheel grip damaged

What MOT failures 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.

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/s & o/s front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Exhaust clamps have rotted & weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Headlamp lens slightly defective Both

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 9 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail103,443 miles (+877)3 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,443 miles
    Test number
    416261160193
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front spring corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre starting to crack
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear spring corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front spring corroded
    • AdvisoryRear discs corroded
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes covered in grease
    • AdvisoryOil light on
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipes corroded
    • AdvisorySteering wheel grip damaged

  2. Pass102,566 miles (+16)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    102,566 miles
    Test number
    752424240949
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured N/s & o/s front (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust clamps have rotted & weakened
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight
    • AdvisoryRear discs are corroded
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s & o/s front bush-bondings perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail102,550 miles (+886)1 dangerous1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,550 miles
    Test number
    447024107571
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured N/s & o/s front (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust clamps have rotted & weakened
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight
    • AdvisoryRear discs are corroded
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s & o/s front bush-bondings perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass101,664 miles (+1,240)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    101,664 miles
    Test number
    679728872956
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  5. Pass100,424 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    100,424 miles
    Test number
    636721887363
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  6. Fail100,424 miles (+4,374)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,424 miles
    Test number
    391161215250
    • MajorFront All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  7. Pass96,050 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    96,050 miles
    Test number
    330710029182
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight bind on rear brakes

  8. Fail96,050 miles (+1,965)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,050 miles
    Test number
    795473969722
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight bind on rear brakes

  9. Pass94,085 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    94,085 miles
    Test number
    810341700721
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  10. Fail94,082 miles (+2,610)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,082 miles
    Test number
    234705348954
    • 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))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  11. Pass91,472 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2018
    Odometer
    91,472 miles
    Test number
    546032744359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail91,438 miles (+7,002)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,438 miles
    Test number
    874856548094
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured linkage broken (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  13. Pass84,436 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2017
    Odometer
    84,436 miles
    Test number
    533183325667

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail84,436 miles (+10,240)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,436 miles
    Test number
    952149969109
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  15. Pass74,196 miles (+11)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    74,196 miles
    Test number
    418395175092
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  16. Fail74,185 miles (+3,527)3 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,185 miles
    Test number
    795053275009
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEML light on
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  17. Fail70,658 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,658 miles
    Test number
    485214974019
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  18. Pass70,658 miles (+2,071)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    70,658 miles
    Test number
    798104274062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass68,587 miles (+1,264)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    68,587 miles
    Test number
    429132683039
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteRear suspension crossmember rusty

  20. Pass67,323 miles (+2,522)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    67,323 miles
    Test number
    626767072098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass64,801 miles (+8,806)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    64,801 miles
    Test number
    327077361044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass55,995 miles (+8,378)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    55,995 miles
    Test number
    320798270093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass47,617 miles (+11,876)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    47,617 miles
    Test number
    854613889060
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass35,741 miles (+11,792)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    35,741 miles
    Test number
    134674088494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass23,949 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    23,949 miles
    Test number
    163372286271
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Questions about T25 VWW

Does T25 VWW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T25 VWW expired on 19 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T25 VWW?
The MOT on T25 VWW expired on 19 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T25 VWW done?
T25 VWW was recorded at 103,443 miles at its MOT on 24 Jan 2024, an average of 4,597 miles a year.
Has T25 VWW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T25 VWW has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on T25 VWW 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 VWW find?
T25 VWW failed its latest MOT on 24 Jan 2024 with 3 major defects, 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: emissions unable to be completed; exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration; nearside rear position lamp not working, and 10 more.

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